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Gauteng's aging supply system in spotlight as water crisis persists
Rand Water claims all of Gauteng’s municipalities are years behind schedule in upgrading old infrastructure.
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Supply to JHB water towers being restored
Joburg Water says restoration is underway in areas serviced by the Brixton and Crown Gardens towers.
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Taps run dry in parts of Joburg, water tankers dispatched
Tankers are being delivered to Brixton, Greenside, Coronationville and other suburbs.
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#SAdrought: R220m to be allocated to livestock farmers
The Agriculture Minister made the announcement during a debate on the crisis.
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Joburg losing 120 million litres of water annually to leaks, wastage
In the midst of a heatwave, govt is warning that consumers can be penalised for not conserving water.
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JHB water restrictions caused by higher demand
Water restrictions been caused by higher demand from one of Rand Water's reservoirs in the south of the city.
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WC considers increasing water tariffs
MEC Anton Bredell says no restrictions have been imposed for now, but consumers should use water sparingly.
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More water restrictions in the pipeline for Joburg
The City of Joburg says if the situation doesn’t improve, it could be forced to implement water cuts.
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Drought hits SA wheat farmers hard
National Agricultural Marketing Council warns food prices are expected to increase nationwide.
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Revised by-law to ensure responsible water usage
Johannesburg Water is calling on residents to use water sparingly and stop being reckless.
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Salty sea water seeps into KZN water supply
The KZN government says some areas have as little as 120 days’ worth of water left.
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Calls to use water sparingly in JHB
Joburg Water is still calling for responsible water use but will not enforce control measures.
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Mokonyane: SA's water issue in crisis by virtue of its geographic make-up
Nomvula Mokonyane says over 170 water schemes in the country are currently affected by the drought.
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WC govt says water restrictions are looming
Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell says the capacity of the province's dams is extremely low.
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Water restrictions: SA should heed warning
The wildlife & environment society tells us why we should be concerned about water restrictions.
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Is Cape Town on the brink of water crisis?
Analysts warn that there might be water rationing in Cape Town in coming months.
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Mokonyane: Green sanitation solutions a possibility
Officials are looking at new technology to eliminate the use of drinking water to flush toilets.
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CT northern suburbs without water
The northern suburbs will be without water tonight following urgent system maintenence.
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Maimane: Water problems denting SA's investment credibility
Maimane was speaking in the East Rand today where he held meetings with affected Gauteng residents.
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R2 billion set aside for basic services
Government has set aside R2 billion for water, housing and sanitation in all nine provinces.
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Water: The poor pay the highest price
Corruption Watch says reports show water is being sold to people who should be receiving it for free.
