Water crisis rivals crime as top concern for South Africans, Ramaphosa says

The Mail & Guardian | 13.02.2026 02:55
Along with crime, water has become the single most important issue for many South Africans — from large cities like Johannesburg to smaller towns such as Knysna and rural areas including Giyani, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his State of the Nation address on Thursday.