Benjamin Paulo addresses the major shift in water access in Grootfontein

We head to Grootfontein, where a major shift in water access is causing growing concern. The local municipality has announced plans to roll out prepaid water meters across all households — including informal settlements — as part of an effort to manage water consumption and cut down on losses.

But not everyone is convinced.

Community activist Benjamin Paulo joined us to unpack why many residents fear that this move could worsen water insecurity — especially for low-income households, the elderly, and the unemployed — and whether the rollout has been fair or consultative.