Vox and MFN distribute water buckets to ensure access to clean water in KwaThema and Shakaskraal. While rolling out affordable connectivity, teams from Vox and MetroFibre Networx discovered residents still struggle to collect and transport water. To help, the partners handed out 20-litre water buckets to hundreds of households, easing the daily burden of bringing water home from community reservoirs.

What we did

During visits to KwaThema (Ekurhuleni) and Shakaskraal (KwaZulu‑Natal), Vox and MFN teams identified a simple, immediate way to help: distribute sturdy 20‑litre buckets to households that rely on communal water points. Over 250 Vox customers received buckets, making it much easier to transport and store clean water for drinking, cooking and washing.

Why this matters

Access to clean water remains a pressing challenge in many South African communities. Small, practical items like water buckets can make a tangible difference to daily life — they reduce the number of trips to communal taps, improve household water handling and support hygiene practices that protect families, learners and small businesses.

“For many years now, Vox and MFN have focused on affordable, reliable internet so more South Africans can participate in the connected economy. But connectivity is only part of the picture. Where communities face wider challenges, we’ll look for ways to help — and this bucket distribution is a practical example of that commitment,” says Vox.

Looking ahead

This CSI initiative is part of ongoing community engagement. Vox and MFN plan to identify additional communities where small, targeted interventions can amplify the benefits of connectivity and improve daily living conditions.