Contamination crisis hits South Africa’s capital – 22 more areas urged to boil water before drinking

• Residents of Pretoria, specifically Pretoria CBD and surrounds, have been switched to an alternative supply from Salvokop Reservoir after tests confirmed that the city's water had been contaminated.
• The City of Tshwane has urged residents and businesses in the affected areas to boil tap water before using it, until further notice.
• The city will also provide access to safe drinking water through water tankers deployed to affected communities.