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Uncertain spring rainfalls could stall drought recovery
The SA Weather Services say it’s still uncertain if the drought will break this spring.
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Drought impacts Namaqua National Park's flower season
Thousands of tourists flock to the region every spring to view the wildflowers in bloom.
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'Drought, weak rand contribute to rising food prices'
A new report gives a ten-year outlook on the agriculture sector.
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Recent rains offer some relief for WC farmers
The ongoing drought has crippled the farming sector with the industry losing millions of rands in revenue.
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CT officials pleased after water level increases
The Water & Sanitation Dept says it's encouraged by a change in Capetonians' culture of water usage.
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WC Environmental Dept concerned about farming sector
The Western Cape Environmental Department says the farming sector remains in a dire situation.
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WC dam levels remain critically low despite recent rains
In 2014, dams were at 100% capacity, but dropped significantly to 58% late July last year.
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Agri SA warns food security at risk
The organisation says many SA farmers are struggling to recover from the crippling drought.
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Southern African economic bloc seeks $2.7bn for drought relief
Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, have declared national drought emergencies.
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‘Drought played a huge role in shrinking employment numbers’
Stats SA figures show the number of employment has shrunk by 0.2 percent.
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Millions needed to help farmers, municipalities says WC govt
Government says it needs a further R40 million to assist farmers and municipalities during the drought.
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R28m set aside for emerging farmers amid drought
This is one of the resolutions that came out of a two-day dialogue by the WC govt.
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Heavy WC rainfall results in 5% rise in dam levels
Dam levels have been dangerously low due to the drought, with some dams sitting at 35%.
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More than 41 million in southern Africa face food insecurity
The region has been hard hit over the past year by an El Niño inspired drought that has wilted crops.
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WC water dept unsure of duration of water restrictions
The move was triggered by Western Cape dam levels dropping below 30%.
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[LISTEN] Govt imposes 20% water restriction on the Western Cape
Regional Director of Water Affairs Rashid Khan explains how the current dam levels in the Western Cape threaten water security.
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WC govt submitted drought funding request ‘8 months ago’
The Western Cape is one of 8 that have been declared disaster zones due to the ongoing drought.
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WC govt growing frustrated by lack of drought relief support from govt
MEC Anton Bredell says the province has not received a cent from national coffers.
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Govt approves new restrictions amid limited supply in WC
Western Cape dam levels remain under pressure following lower than normal rainfall since last year.
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SA farmers hope there will be more rain this week
Agri Wes-Cape has warned many farmers have started planting winter crops but rains have arrived too late.
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Eight provinces declared disaster areas due to drought
It’s understood the impact of the drought has been exacerbated by the poor state of water infrastructure.
