Tomorrow, 11 March 2026, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will embark on a National Day of Action against the ANC’s Water Crisis, highlighting the devastating impact of years of ANC mismanagement, corruption, and governance failures on South Africa’s water infrastructure.
DA leaders, public representatives, and activists will host events across the country to stand up against this crisis, fight for communities, and outline the solutions to secure reliable and sustainable water supply for residents who continue to suffer under failing ANC-run municipalities.
Members of the media are invited to attend the following events:
Gauteng
DA leaders and activists will conduct multiple oversight visits and pickets highlighting the ongoing water crisis affecting communities across the province.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Merafong (Carletonville)
Carlos Rebelo, DA Merafong Mayoral Candidate
Time: 11:00 – Oversight visit to 007 Reservoir
Time: 16:00 – Picket at the entrance to Carletonville
Lesedi (Heidelberg)
Mokete Motsemai, DA Lesedi Mayoral Candidate
Time: 12:00
Location: C/O Jacobs and Louw Streets, Heidelberg (across from Volkies High School)
Mogale City (Krugersdorp)
Tyrone Gray, DA Mogale City Mayoral Candidate
Time: 06:45
Location: Kenmare Reservoir, Kenmare, Krugersdorp
Time: 16:30–17:00
Location: Valleyview Shopping Centre, C/O van Oordt St & Robert Broom Dr, Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp
Johannesburg
Time: 07:00
Location: C/O 7th Ave and 1st Ave West, Parktown North
Ekurhuleni
Time: 17:00
Location: C/O Kingfisher Road and Rietfontein Road, Sunward Park
Eastern Cape
DA Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidate, Retief Odendaal MPL, will address the need for a sustainable and reliable water supply in the metro, which continues to face persistent water shortages.
Odendaal will be joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MPL.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 10:30
Location: Tyriville, Kariega
Mpumalanga
The DA will lead a water march in Govan Mbeki. Communities in Secunda and Bethal have been severely affected by ongoing water outages caused by the municipality’s failure to pay its escalating debt to Rand Water, resulting in water throttling and supply disruptions.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 10:30
Location: Govan Mbeki Municipality (Secunda area)
Northern Cape
The DA will be out in numbers engaging residents on the ongoing water crisis and discuss solutions to restore reliable service delivery.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 09:00
Location: Outside Shoprite, Corner Barkley Road & Seochoareng Street, Homestead, Kimberley (Ward 14, Sol Plaatje)
Limpopo
DA Limpopo Provincial Leader Lindy Wilson will hold a protest with residents as part of the National Day of Action, highlighting the ongoing water crisis affecting communities.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 07:00
Location: Seshego, Polokwane (Ward 23)
Free State
The DA in the Free State will conduct presence engagements across multiple towns to highlight the ANC’s ongoing water crisis and engage residents on the need for accountable governance and reliable service delivery.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: From 09:00
Locations: Ficksburg, Reitz, Warden, Sasolburg, Kroonstad, Dealesville, Fouriesburg, Welkom, Springfontein, QwaQwa, and Wesselsbron
KwaZulu-Natal
DA activists will host placard demonstrations highlighting the ANC’s water crisis and engaging with residents on the need for reliable service delivery.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
North Durban
Time: 16:00–17:00
Location: Intersection of the R102 and JG Champion Drive (towards Verulam) near the R102 / Tottenham / Kisson intersection, serving communities including Verulam, Tongaat, Ottawa, Parkgate, and Riet River