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Protests hit Johannesburg's Westbury and Coronationville areas


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Protests over chronic water shortages in Johannesburg's Westbury and Coronationville areas turned violent yesterday, leaving one elderly man dead and several others injured. Residents blocked roads with burning tyres and debris, demanding reliable water after nearly a week without taps running. Johannesburg Water says the outages stem from ongoing maintenance, but locals say tanker deliveries aren't enough, especially for the elderly. Protesters vow to keep up the action until officials step in. Elvis Presslin spoke to WaterCAN Executive Manager, Dr. Ferrial Adam...

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