South Africa water minister denies Bronkhorstspruit outbreak despite 833 illness cases

Water Minister Pemmy Majodina disputes that 833 reported illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit constitute an outbreak, attributing them to infrastructure failures and residents' water use. No timeline for restoring safe piped water has been provided, leaving the public health risk unresolved.

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