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Western cape drought
WC average dam level at 66% after rainfall
This comes after rain hit in the drought-stricken Karoo region over the weekend.
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Theewaterskloof farmers: It will take 3 years to undo drought damage
As dam levels continue to rise, EWN visited Western Cape farms to find out how the drought affected production. Gelukstroom farm supervisor Rita Valentine says extensive planning and adapting production methods was the only way they survived.
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CoCT, farmers taking water saving lessons from drought
The City of Cape Town's Xanthea said that the long-term effects of the water crisis were acutely felt on farms, but she said that the upside of the drought was the lessons it had taught them.
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Despite winter rain, WC farmers say long road to recovery
Farm workers at two farms near Theewaterskloof are pruning the apple orchards. A year ago, Gelukstroom Farm was hit hard by the drought.
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Fresh concerns for WC farmers as coffers run dry
While the drought has broken and grazing lands have resurged in many places in the provinces, there are still areas where the rains haven't come.
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WC govt in talks to secure more funding for struggling farmers
Even though the worst of the drought is over in most parts of the province, farmer still rely on aid from the national disaster fund.
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Cape Town dam levels almost double this winter
Average dam levels in the Western Cape are nearly double what they were at this time last year.
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WC govt hoping for more rain to break drought cycle
The South African Weather Service said 86 millimetres of rain fell at Kirstenbosch on Monday. At Jonkershoek the measurement was 53 millimetres.
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Beaufort West still facing water crisis despite rainfall
The Beaufort West Municipality said three reservoirs were in good positions at 56%, 72% and 46% capacity.
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City of CT plans to spend bulk of proposed R8bn budget on water, waste projects
Mayor Dan Plato said that the allocation looks to the future but he also reflected on the water crisis' role in getting citizens to work together with council.
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Capetonians allowed to water gardens again, but with conditions
With dams sitting at 53 capacity the City of Cape Town has gradually eased restrictions.
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Stronger partnerships needed to tackle WC drought, says DA's Winde
The acting premier was addressing the Diplomatic Corps in Cape Town on Friday reflecting on the last 10 years in government.
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Oudtshoorn officials seek support after heavy rain damages 116 properties
The Oudtshoorn Municipality has provided affected families whose homes were damaged with building material and blankets.
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Islamic Relief SA donates R1m for boreholes amid drought
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe was in Mfuleni on Sunday, where a borehole was sunk.
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Major water project to get underway in Oudtshoorn
the project entails installing a 22-kilometre pipeline and pumping infrastructure to move water from existing boreholes to the town's water network.
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Kannaland residents urged to reduce water consumption
The provincial department says that water consumption in the Zoar area is unacceptably high as the Karoo is being left parched by drought.
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Ostrich farmers struggling as drought continues to cripple Little Karoo
Farmers have reduced their flocks by raising fewer chicks as the drought continued its grip, but fewer birds pushed the unit cost up.
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WC provincial govt set to receive update on Kannaland drought
The Kannaland Municipality says dams in various areas, including Calitzdorp and Zoar, are running dry.
