11/09/2025
🌍 *Water Crisis in Kokosi, Fochville: A Community in Struggle*
Residents of Kokosi Location in Fochville are facing an ongoing water crisis that has left many households struggling to access this basic necessity. The situation has reached a point where desperation and uncertainty have become part of daily life for many families.
While a water truck occasionally delivers relief to the community, it’s far from enough. Not everyone manages to get their share, leaving some residents empty-handed and forced to find alternative sources to meet their needs. For many, this means long walks to neighboring areas or relying on the kindness of others to provide water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. The sight of residents lining up with buckets and containers, hoping to get even a small amount of water, has become heartbreakingly familiar.
This crisis comes as part of a broader issue affecting the Merafong City Municipality, which includes Fochville and Kokosi. According to reports, the municipality has been grappling with water shortages due to restrictions imposed by Rand Water. Despite efforts to offset debts and stabilize the supply, consistency remains a major problem, with reservoirs at critically low levels and disruptions becoming more frequent ¹ ².
For the residents of Kokosi, however, this isn’t just about statistics or municipal updates—it’s about survival. Water is life, and without it, daily routines are disrupted, hygiene is compromised, and the dignity of the community is eroded. Many residents feel forgotten, left to fend for themselves while promises of solutions remain unfulfilled.
As a community, we need answers and action. This crisis demands urgent intervention from local authorities, Rand Water, and the Merafong Municipality. We call on these stakeholders to prioritize the needs of Kokosi residents and ensure that the delivery of water is consistent and equitable. Everyone deserves access to clean water—it’s not a privilege; it’s a right.
To those reading this, let’s amplify our voices. Share this post, talk about the issue, and demand accountability. Kokosi cannot afford to be ignored any longer. Together, we can push for change and ensure that no one in our community is left without the water they need to live.
💧 Water is life. Let’s fight for it.