One in Five Residents Live Without Basic Services in Cederberg Towns

Nearly 20% of people in two major towns in South Africa's Cederberg Municipality lack basic services, a new report shows. Residents of Clanwilliam and Citrusdal's informal settlements struggle daily. They have severely limited access to running water, proper sanitation, and regular garbage collection. The municipal government acknowledges the crisis. Officials say rapid, unplanned growth in these settlements is overwhelming their capacity to deliver services. The situation highlights a national challenge. Many South African municipalities cannot keep pace with the expansion of informal housing, leaving thousands without essential infrastructure.