What does the evidence show?
Nearly two in five litres were lost, above the 30% accepted level the Auditor-General uses.
Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.
Tshwane lost 39% of its water in 2024-25, worth R1.7 billion.
Council record
39%
of Tshwane's water was lost in 2024-25, worth R1.7 billion, the Auditor-General found.
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