Morero rejects Joburg Day Zero claims, sets up water war room

By Thapelo Molefe

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has pushed back against claims that the city is approaching a “Day Zero” water crisis, insisting that while supply challenges persist, the city is far from running out of water.

Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Morero outlined ongoing efforts by the city and Joburg Water to stabilise supply, including the activation of a dedicated “war room” to monitor reservoir levels, water pressure, and the deployment of tankers. 

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The war room, he said, allows officials to respond in real time to bursts, leaks, and service interruptions across the city’s sprawling water network.

“While some residents are experiencing interruptions, Johannesburg is not approaching Day Zero. The war room allows us to prioritise resources and intervene where needed,” Morero said.

Residents and community groups have expressed anger at prolonged outages, collapsing pressure,