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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Claire DOYEN

Water Cuts Add To Frustrations Ahead Of S.Africa Vote

Tens of thousands have been affected by Johannesburg's water crisis affecting 30 affluent, mainly-white northern suburbs (Credit: AFP)

Anger is mounting in some Johannesburg districts left without water for more than a week, fewer than three months before general elections marked by voter discontent with South Africa's failing infrastructure.

With power cuts and potholes already part of daily life, recent water shortages have increased the frustration of many over poor service delivery -- a key election issue -- in the country's most populous city.

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