# Tshwane water crisis: 833 sick, no outbreak claimed

833 people fell ill in Bronkhorstspruit after drinking contaminated water. Health officials report 27 new cases in 24 hours. Water and Sanitation Minister denies any outbreak despite rising illness numbers.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/tshwane-water-crisis-833-sick-minister-says-no-outbreak/

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Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/tshwane-water-crisis-833-sick-minister-says-no-outbreak/