# South Africa water crisis: E. coli contamination leaves hundreds ill

https://mins.news/en/video/110408

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-22 01:27 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tR-5Y1I1Ts

> More than 400 people, mostly children, have fallen ill after E. coli contaminated the water supply in Tshwane, South Africa. The crisis was linked to a shortage of chlorine at a treatment plant. Residents report dirty water and difficulty finding safe alternatives, while the government has procured chlorine and promised water tankers; many families say bottled water is unaffordable.

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