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Nelson Mandela Bay lost 52.74% of its water in 2024-25, worth R392.6 million.

Council recordMayor: Babalwa Lobishe (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, PAC, Northern Alliance, Defenders of the People, African Independent Congress. From Oct 2024 to present.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 3 sources, 2 official

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 3 sources, 2 official

What does the evidence show?

Verified

More than half its water was lost and never sold, up from 48.66% the year before.

Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.

Nelson Mandela Bay lost 52.74% of its water in 2024-25, worth R392.6 million.

Council record

52.74%

of the water Nelson Mandela Bay bought or produced was lost in 2024-25, its audited statements show.

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