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Johannesburg lost 45% of its water in 2024-25, worth R2.8 billion, above the 30% norm.

Council recordMayor: Dada Morero (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, PA, IFP. From Aug 2024 to present.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources

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Leaks in Johannesburg Water's pipes caused R2 billion of its water losses, the Auditor-General found.

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Johannesburg lost 45% of its water in 2024-25, worth R2.8 billion, above the 30% norm.

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45%

of Johannesburg's water was lost in 2024-25, worth R2.8 billion, the Auditor-General found.

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