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Tshwane cracks down on private water tankers amid crisis

First reported 2026-10-26 14:36 UTC · Updated 2026-10-26 14:37 UTC · 2 independent sources

City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has urged private water tanker operators to obtain municipal verification to ensure safety standards, as the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis has left 833 residents with gastrointestinal illnesses due to untreated water.

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  1. 2026-10-26 14:36 UTCTimesLIVE · timeslive.co.za ↗
  2. 2026-10-26 14:37 UTCIOL · iol.co.za ↗

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