SAHRC blows the whistle on corrupt water tanker mafias

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: South Africa

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SAHRC blows the whistle on corrupt water tanker mafias

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) warned that emergency water tankers have become a breeding ground for corruption and profiteering. It met with Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia to discuss the systemic sabotage of water infrastructure. A report from Corruption Watch highlights that water-related corruption cases involve rigged tenders and political interference in water services.

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