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I read your article in Pambazuka with interest because I think the issues you raise are not solely South Africa (obviously). Maybe my question is too big to answer right now, maybe you can point me in the right direction? In any case, here in Zimbabwe in some high density areas (used to be called townships under Smith) working class Zimbabweans are going several weeks without water whilst those more privileged people in low density areas experience intermittent water cuts. We now see people within these high density areas selling water to those without.

What can we do to change this? How do we apply pressure on a government that has just bought Chinese jet fighters and passenger aircraft yet can't see fit to fix the old water pipes/pumping equipment whose absence leaves people without the fundamental right to clean accessible water? How do we encourage and support working class people to collectively engage in work stoppages to highlight their plight?

And these questions are all framed in a country that is highly repressive.

As you might be able to tell I'm feeling very frustrated today!