{
  "id": 15402906,
  "title": "Al Jama-ah vows to address water and sanitation issues if elected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/al-jama-ah-vows-to-address-water-and-sanitation-issues-if-elected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/al-jama-ah-vows-to-address-water-and-sanitation-issues-if-elected/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al Jama-ah, the political party, has assured voters of tackling water and sanitation issues if they secure a seat in the upcoming local government elections. Their plan entails enhancing sewerage systems, unclogging pipelines, and instituting stringent maintenance plans over a five-year period. The party unveiled its 12-point manifesto during a rally in Orlando, Soweto, on Saturday afternoon. More details can be found via this link: https://t.co/3RSoJbuZta — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 17, 2026.\n\nIn addition to these measures, Al Jama-ah has committed to establishing ward-based teams to swiftly address leaks, utilize smart meters to curb water wastage, and revamp underdeveloped roads in townships and suburbs. Ganief Hendricks, the party's President, highlighted the ongoing struggle of many communities to access fundamental services. He recounted the harrowing memories of local residents, who, even now, are compelled to fetch water and wood manually. He reminded the audience that the aspirations of the 1976 uprising for dignity remain unfulfilled.",
  "summary": "The party launched its 12-point election manifesto in Orlando, Soweto, on Saturday afternoon",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "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."
}