OUR CITY NEWS: Joburg’s public pools crisis — delays, neglect and empty promises during the summer heatwave

Johannesburg residents are facing a significant shortage of operational public swimming facilities as the city experiences a summer heatwave. Six weeks into the official swimming season, only 20 of the municipality's 57 pools are currently open to the public.

City authorities have indicated that an additional 13 pools are scheduled to reopen within the week. The current situation has been characterized by reports of maintenance delays and neglect, leaving a majority of the city's facilities inaccessible during a period of high demand.