Expert calls for overhaul of Joburg Water

The former Director-General of the Department of Water Affairs, Professor Mike Muller, says Joburg Water needs a thorough overhaul for the water crisis that’s plaguing the city to be solved.

The Professor also believes that the City of Joburg must take responsibility for the crisis as it sets up the independent organisation to reverse the tide.

Prof Muller was reacting to the water issues that have affected several parts of the city, causing residents to experience either no or low-pressure water for close to two weeks now after lightning hit the Eikenhof Pump Station last week.

The former technocrat says while the overhaul of Joburg Water needs to happen soon, it might take longer than hoped due to the current political climate in the country.

He’s described the water issues affecting South Africa’s economic hub as more of a management problem.