The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has expressed deep concern over Gauteng municipalities' failure to maintain water infrastructure and pay for bulk services, which they identify as major contributors to the province's ongoing water crisis. In a recent meeting with Rand Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation, the committee addressed the critical water shortages in Gauteng, urging immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure sustainable water supply across the province. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Leon Basson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation