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eThekwini lost R8.93 billion in water over four years, above the 30% norm each year.

Council recordMayor: Cyril Xaba (ANC). Council run by ANC, IFP, National Freedom Party. From Jul 2024 to present.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 1 official source

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 1 official source

What does the evidence show?

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Old pipes and broken water meters keep eThekwini's water losses high, the Auditor-General says.

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eThekwini lost R8.93 billion in water over four years, above the 30% norm each year.

Council record

R8.93bn

in water losses in eThekwini over four years, above the 30% norm each year, the Auditor-General found.

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