Basic training and tools can fix minor faults

10 Dec 2025

In March 2025, we asked 5,308 residents across 202 informal settlements in 8 municipalities about communal services. Even when faults with taps and toilets are reported promptly through official channels, residents struggle to get them fixed. 79% of residents said they would fix services themselves if given tools and basic training.

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Basic training and tools can fix minor faults

10 Dec 2025

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