Joburg’s water crisis deepens as delays to Lesotho Highlands Project surge

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Julius Kleynhans, from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), discusses the ongoing challenges of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2. Originally intended to address Gauteng's growing water demand by 2018, delays have pushed completion to 2028 or beyond. Rising costs, political interference, and infrastructure issues highlight the urgency of the project. Kleynhans emphasizes the long-term consequences of these delays on South Africa’s water supply, economy, and diplomatic relations with neighbouring countries.
19 Nov 2024 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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