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https://i0.wp.com/novanews.co.za/vistanews/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/water-tap-dry-caracas-chronicles.jpg?fit=640%2C426&ssl=1640426Matjhabeng faces severe water outages, with Council lacking crucial updates on reservoir levels and supply issues. Councillor René Steyn criticizes the exclusion of elected officials from vital information, which jeopardizes public trust. He urges for transparency, effective communication, and immediate action on water leaks to alleviate the situation and restore credibility.