The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has strongly denied South Africa is facing a water crisis.
This follows a National Nuclear Regulator report which suggested serious problems with the country's water supply.
The report has set off alarm bells about the state of the country's water supply infrastructure and the uranium contamination of rivers and other water bodies.
Water Affairs Minister Lindiwe Hendriks says while various concerns have been raised, her department has taken several measures and responses to address the issues.
However there've already been reports of cattle dying in parts of western Gauteng from a form of uranium poisoning.
Autopsies have confirmed the livestock died after drinking contaminated water.
*Vaal River, courtesy Sapapics*