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Al-Faram Shwana has more. The chlorine shortages at the Broncor Spreit wastewater treatment plant were caused by a dispute between the city of Tshwane and its chlorine supplier. The city says its regular supplier unexpectedly increased chlorine prices by 400%, making it difficult for the two parties to reach a mutual agreement. As a result of the failure to chlorinate the water, 833 people in Broncor Sprite alone have since contracted gastrointestinal illnesses. However, Water and Sanitation Minister

Pemima Jotina says the issue has now been resolved. We have enough chlorine now, which will take us for the next six to seven weeks. While the city has now obtained the required chlorine, the plant remains closed indefinitely. In the meantime, tankers will continue to provide water to the community. Alfa Tramshwana, eyewitness news in Bronkhorstspruit. Residents around Naturena Primary School south of Joburg are demanding the removal of the