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State Capture and Beyond Campaign Releases Groundbreaking Water Justice Opinion Piece JOHANNESBURG, 09 JULY 2025 – The State Capture and Beyond (SCAB) Campaign—a collaborative initiative of the Human Rights Media Trust (HRMT), the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), and Brot für die Welt, and co-funded by the EU—has released a critical new OP-ED titled "Shallow and Transformative Water Justice", exposing deep structural failures in South Africa’s water governance system.
This opinion piece introduces and supports the launch of SCAB’s new Water Justice Report, highlighting the growing disconnect between the constitutional right to water and the lived reality of millions facing dry taps, unsafe sanitation, and long-term dependence on water tankers. While policy frameworks offer the appearance of justice, these approaches remain superficial, failing to confront entrenched corruption, decaying infrastructure, and institutional inertia. Key insights include:
● The 25-litre per person daily allocation—unchanged since 2009—is insufficient for hygiene, health, and dignity.
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● Temporary “solutions” like VIP toilets and tankers divert long-term investment.
● A lack of meaningful progress undermines the constitutional promise of access to water and human dignity. This OP-ED and report form part of SCAB’s broader campaign to build pressure for rights-based, community-driven solutions to South Africa’s water crisis— anchored in dignity, equity, and sustainability. Journalists, researchers, and civic actors are invited to explore the findings and contribute to upcoming dialogu
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