Water crisis in sa
Invasive trees targeted by new SA anti-drought fund
An initial R53 million has been committed to the new Greater Cape Town Water Fund, which has been pioneered by global conservation organisation Nature...
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Cogta officials to discuss drought relief requirements with provinces
Government’s Drought and Water Scarcity Inter-Ministerial Task Team has officially declared a national state of disaster.
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Provinces dried up by drought to share R6bn relief
Government’s inter-ministerial task team on drought and water scarcity has declared a national state of disaster to help manage the crisis.
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[WATCH] Limpopo community already living in #DayZero
The community of Dididi, outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo, has been dealing with day zero conditions for months, even though it's just two kilometres from the banks of the Nandoni dam, which is full to capacity.
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Outa: Public participation process in proposed CT drought charge unfair
If approved, ratepayers can expect to pay a bit extra on top of their current municipal rates, dependent on their property value.
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[LISTEN] Drought levy, new water restrictions on cards for CT
The City of Cape Town hopes to raise almost half a billion rand in the first year of implementing the drought charge, which will fund water projects.
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City of CT prepares stricter measures as dam levels worsen
This will include implementing a lifeline water supply which would involve minimal water pressure and even harsher restrictions.
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Zille urges businesses to switch to better energy, water saving methods
The Western Cape premier visited ACA Threads today a sewing threads manufacturer and supplier based in Parow.
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CT residents urged to familiarise themselves with level 3B water restrictions
The City of CT has vowed to ramp-up water saving efforts by issuing warning letters to the highest domestic water users.
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Dept cuts 15% of water supply to Gauteng municipalities
Officials say they’ve made the decision because some residents are not using water sparingly.
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[LISTEN] Water risk: The next big thing in SA business?
Clemence McNulty shares a few water saving tips for businesses.
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Joburg residents urged to use water sparingly amid heatwave
The water supplier is calling on residents to use water sparingly, as their reservoirs continue to drop.
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City of CT mulls move to tighten water restrictions
Level 2 restrictions have been in place since the beginning of the year.
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Water dept admits it's been ‘unsuccessful’ in attempts to reduce water usage
The department had instructed municipalities like Johannesburg to reduce water consumption by 15%.
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Joburg Water to start issuing fines to water wasters
Earlier this month, the utility enforced restrictions in a bid to encourage residents to use water sparingly.
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[LISTEN] Call for water to be used sparingly
Water is one of the most valuable resources. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s Rashied Khan explains why we need to use it sparingly.
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Water restrictions warning for Gauteng’s big metros
New restrictions will see urban supply reduced by 15% & irrigation water by 20%.
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WC authorities hope for more rain
Officials announced that dam levels have increased in the province to just over 40%.
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Madibeng Municipality allocates R20m to tackle water shortage
With only a few weeks to go before elections, service delivery is taking centre stage.
