SA’s water crisis | Plumbers play important role in water management

JOHANNESBURG - They say that if you find yourself with a leak you should let a plumber take a peek.

That's because your skills may just leave you in hot water.

Plumbers often don't give these workers enough recognition and are seen by many as unskilled or semi-skilled.

The Plumbing Industry Registration Board is trying to change this.

It's also highlighting the importance of plumbers in environmental health.

The board's Rendani Tshivhula has more.