Johannesburg residents are facing a bizarre but serious situation: a small pothole that appeared over two years ago has turned into a massive, open-air water pool, now being nicknamed the “Joburg Jacuzzi.”
Every day, thousands of litres of water gush out, creating a spectacle that is as frustrating as it is wasteful.
This issue isn’t just about a puddle; it reflects deeper problems in the city’s infrastructure management and raises questions about Johannesburg Water’s ability to fix even the most basic service issues.
Residents’ Complaints Fall on Deaf Ears
Despite repeated complaints from local residents, the leak remains unresolved.
The growing pool serves as a stark reminder of inefficiency and mismanagement that continue to plague the city’s water services.
For many, it symbolizes the broader neglect affecting Johannesburg’s ability to maintain essential infrastructure.
Carte Blanche Shines a Light
The investigation into the “Joburg Jacuzzi” was featured on the 17 August episode of Carte Blanche, South Africa’s trusted investigative journalism series.
Airing every Sunday at 19:00 on M-Net, the show has been uncovering corruption, consumer issues, and current events since its first episode in 1988.
Over more than three decades, Carte Blanche has built a reputation for holding authorities accountable and bringing important issues to the public eye.