SA Upset by Pretoria's Dirty Water in TikTok Video Amid Cholera, Water and Sanitation Committee Chair Explains

• Reports of a cholera outbreak had many South Africans nervous, and one woman was especially alarmed to see dirty water coming out of her taps
• The City of Tshwane resident made a TikTok video of how her bathtub was filled with murky water
• Gauteng residents said they have the same problem, The Water and Sanitation Committee chairperson, Robert Mashego, spoke to Briefly News about the issue

A woman on TikTok told online peeps that she is scared to use her tap water. The lady's video had many people mortified as they saw how filthy the water looked.

Many people commented on the video to express their worries. People in Johannesburg also reported that they have been experiencing similar-looking water running through their taps.

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A woman @nkatie7 on TikTok said that her water looked undrinkable on 3, June 2023. The lady wrote that she was worried because of the reports that numerous people have died from cholera in South Africa.

Watch the video below:

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation, Robert Mashego, spoke to Briefly News about the matter. He said the dirty water in the pipes may be a result of the work being done in Pretoria between national and local government.

He clarified that the cholera outbreak has spread beyond Hammaskaral, as there have been cases in the Free State, and one in Limpopo. He said:

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"As you've noticed, President Cyril Rampahosa attended to Hammanskraal, so there is work being done at both national and local level."

Speaking to Briefly News, Mediclinic's media team explained that cholera is considered a notifiable disease, which means that health workers are legally required to report to the Department of Health within 24 hours of anyone's diagnosis. Mediclinc said:

"It is closely monitored by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). NICD are specialists in this field and have a broader view of how it is impacting our country."

EWN reports that cases of cholera were detected by NCID in March 2023, and to date, 17 people have died from cholera in Pretoria, Hammaskraal.

Briefly News contacted the City of Tshwane about the video of dirty water and if it is linked to the cholera outbreak, but the municipality is yet to respond.

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People often use social media as a means to warn one another about any possible public dangers. Netizens discussed what could be causing the poor quality water supply, and someone even speculated that it was sabotage. Others complained that the country's problems keep piling up.

Megz24 commented:

"They have been fixing water pipes all over Pretoria and the mud is getting in the pipes, thats why the water is brown."

Sharon Ledwaba said:

"I'm in Pretoria east and the water is clear. I can't use the word "clean" cause wow!"

Maserati wrote:

"We are tired. 2024 we need to put better people in power! That's the only way we can revive our country!"

u_Mlunjwa added:

"After spending yesterday's entire afternoon with no power, and then the water is this dirty this morning, this country is finished."

Cherise_C complained:

"It's everywhere guys, this country is sinking."

mphoingridmathebula speculated

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"I honestly feel like this is intentional, so much isn't making sense, there is a political battle and unfortunately we are caught in the crossfire."

Cholera outbreak: Ramaphosa to visit Hammanskraal, citizens unimpressed

Briefly News previously reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal.

Ramaphosa announced to the media while leading the African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee in Ngaka Modiri Molema region, Mahikeng, reported SABCNews.

He said the spread of gastrointestinal infections is of concern and that he and his ministers are working around the clock to address the issue.

Source: Briefly News