{
  "id": 14619541,
  "title": "More Johannesburg swimming pools confirmed for reopening: Here’s which ones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/more-johannesburg-swimming-pools-confirmed-for-reopening-heres-which",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:19:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/more-johannesburg-swimming-pools-reopening-which/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Johannesburg municipality has missed its target to reopen 23 public swimming pools by 12 October, instead reopening 20 pools. However, an additional 10 facilities have been added to the reopening schedule, bringing the total to 30 pools. The remaining 26 pools are still undergoing preparation, with some facing ongoing electricity supply interruptions and water-related challenges. The department has addressed some issues, such as sourcing 3,750kg of swimming pool chemicals and hiring additional lifeguards and cashiers, but some facilities remain closed due to security concerns and community-related challenges.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}