Water shortage
COVID-19: Water scarcity, access still major issue in rural SA
The need for access to clean water has been spurred on by the spread of COVID-19 that can be prevented through cleanliness, placing water at the centre of any...
-
Water quality: The world's 'invisible crisis'
World map of water quality around the world based on an index of key indicators from 2000 to 2010, according to a World Bank study.
-
Brace yourselves, Joburgers, you could be without water
Rand Water is planning to shut down the main B11 pipeline next Monday in order to install a valve.
-
5 years after son killed in protest, Mothutlung family still fights water battle
The Rahube family lost their son and breadwinner Osiah over access to water and half a decade later not much has changed.
-
Water Dept concerned over Gauteng's declining dam levels
Damn levels have slipped from 81.2% last week to 80.5% this week.
-
Despite rain, Level C water restrictions still in place in NMB
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality warns the area is still in a water crisis.
-
Everything you need to know about water
Experts, decision-makers and innovators work together during World Water Week to foster new thinking and find solutions to some of the most pressing water-related challenges.
-
Oudtshoorn Municipality works on options to save water
The municipality has declared a local state of disaster.
-
Thousands of British homes without water as snow thaw bursts pipes
Suppliers warned that water supplies would continue to face disruption on Monday as they worked to fix leaks and refill pipes.
-
‘Time for City of CT to share details of water crisis plans with residents’
Water expert Kevin Winter says it’s important for water saving measures to be implemented now during Phase 1 of the city’s three-stage plan.
-
MPs wants SIU briefing on irregularities at Water Dept
Nomvula Mokonyane and her team briefed the water and sanitation portfolio committee on Wednesday on the department’s annual report and financial statements.
-
City of Cape Town further tightens water restrictions
With low winter rainfall, Cape Town city bosses have gone into overdrive to curb excessive water use across the Peninsula.
-
Govt allocates over R74m for emergency disaster relief in WC
The City of Cape Town will receive the bulk of the funding destined for municipalities in the amount of R20 million.
-
City of Cape Town considers level 5 water restrictions
On Thursday, the City revealed plans to access five hundred million litres of water per day through various non-surface water sources.
-
City of CT to act tough on residents who ignore water restrictions
As part of its plan, the municipality says it's looking to use a variety of technologies to explore alternative water sources.
-
City of Cape Town to formally request ideas to supply potable water
Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says it will take at least three consecutive winters with above average rainfall, to make a real difference in the availability of surface water.
-
[WATCH] Praying for rain: Religious leaders gather at Table Mountain
Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille hosted an interfaith prayer service for rain at the foot of Table Mountain.
-
City of CT to spend over R300m on emergency water schemes
Consumption is still exceeding the target of 700 million litres per day by 50 million litres.
-
Water restrictions officially lifted in Gauteng
The Water and Sanitation Department however says residents shouldn’t waste water as the country is still experiencing drought conditions.
