South Africa’s water system is a mess! Almost half of its drinking water isn’t safe, and nearly all wastewater plants are failing. This causes sickness and poisons rivers. Bad money choices, poor upkeep, and old pipes mean lots of water is wasted. The government knows there are huge problems and needs to fix them fast to keep people healthy and our environment safe.
Cape Town’s water is in big trouble. Rivers and oceans now carry lots of pollution from sewage and dirty stormwater, making people sick. Scientists who study this face pushback from politicians who hide or delay important information. But local communities and activists are fighting back, sharing realtime water updates and pushing for honest reports and better water systems. If Cape Town listens and acts, it can protect its waters and keep its people safe.
