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- Westbury and Coronationville residents have warned of renewed protests if water is not restored within seven days, as promised by Joburg Mayor Dada Morero.
- Although recent demonstrations were suspended, residents say no water tankers have been provided to ease the shortage.
- Many continue to walk over a kilometre to collect water from the Coronationville mosque.
Residents of Westbury and Coronationville have vowed to return to the streets if their water supply is not restored within the next seven days, as promised by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero.
The mayor assured communities during a late-night meeting with Joburg Water officials on Thursday that water would be restored and more trucks and tankers would be deployed to ease the crisis.
Protests that brought traffic to a standstill on Thursday were suspended, with roads cleared by Friday morning.
Pupils returned to school, taxis resumed operations, and police officers were withdrawn from the area. Residents were also seen removing debris from Fuel Road, where demonstrations were most intense.
Despite these assurances, residents say no water tankers have been delivered as promised.
Many continue to walk long distances, some pushing wheelbarrows and trolleys, to fetch water from the Coronationville mosque.
Frustrated residents have warned that fresh protests will erupt if the mayor fails to deliver on his promises.
Residents in Westbury and Coronationville claim they have not seen a single water tanker in their areas this morning despite promises made by Joburg mayor Dada Morero.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) September 12, 2025
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