Executive Mayor: @CityofJoburgZA

Water quality tests in Bezuidenhout Valley have confirmed that samples collected on 23 and 25 October meet the required microbiological and chemical standards.

The precautionary water quality alert has been lifted, and Johannesburg Water will arrange for the water supply to affected properties to be reopened as soon as practically possible.

Residents in the affected properties may resume normal water use, including drinking and cooking. They are encouraged to run their taps briefly to flush their internal plumbing. We thank residents for their patience and cooperation during the testing process.

Connecting with our comrades, supporting their efforts and witnessing the work they have put in throughout this journey. My appreciation goes to every volunteer and ground force member who worked tirelessly across our wards.

The baton is being passed, and it is in good hands. The ANC lives, the ANC leads! ✊🏾

Earlier today, in my capacity as a member of the ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team (PTT), I joined our structures and volunteers on the ground in Zone 8 and Zone 9.

I am encouraged by the commitment, energy and work taking place at branch and community level. Our structures remain central to building organisational strength, engaging communities and strengthening our presence on the ground.

The work continues through direct engagement, mobilisation and interaction with our people. An organisation is built through its structures and sustained through the active participation of its members and volunteers.

We welcome SAMWU’s commitment to ensuring that the Politically Facilitated Agreement is implemented through appropriate funding mechanisms, addressing longstanding salary parity challenges affecting employees of the City of Johannesburg.

Importantly, the union has reaffirmed its members’ commitment to supporting service delivery, keeping our city clean, ensuring reliable water and electricity services, and improving the quality of services across all departments.

We recognise that a stable and constructive relationship between the City and its employees is essential to building a functional City that responds effectively to the needs of its residents.