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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-31T18:32:23.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "The Green Guardian",
    "Blue Drop report",
    "Buffalo City",
    "City Of Johannesburg",
    "City Of Tshwane",
    "department of public works and infrastructure",
    "Department Of Water And Sanitation",
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  "textContent": "The latest Green, Blue and No Drop reports show widespread deterioration of water and sanitation infrastructure. Nearly half of wastewater systems are critical, drinking water improvements are marginal and non-revenue water losses remain high in multiple provinces, highlighting urgent need for municipal investment and reform",
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