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FILE: A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Eyewitness News

Western cape drought

WC dams at best levels in four years

By Kaylynn Palm

However, the Water Department said that there were still high-risk municipalities like Beaufort West, Prince Albert, Laingsburg, Kannaland and Mossel Bay.

  • A farm in the central Karoo after four years of drought conditions. Picture: Supplied

    90,000 litres of water delivered to drought-stricken Karoo

    Ninety thousand litres of water has been sent to replenish water reservoirs in Ladismith and Zoar, areas severely affected by the ongoing drought.

    881 days ago
  • A view a Coca-Cola water truck in the Karoo on 19 December 2019. Picture: Supplied.

    Trucks bring in 90,000 litres of water to drought-stricken Karoo

    The water was sent to replenish water reservoirs in Ladismith and Zoar, areas severely affected by the ongoing drought over the past few days.

    881 days ago
  • A Cape Town resident fills up a 5 litre bottle. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    CoCT awaiting meeting with DWS to decide on water restrictions

    City of Cape Town water and waste Mayco member Xanthea Limberg said the meeting would be held at the end of November, where the department was expected to present their modeling for the region's next hydrological year.

    912 days ago
  • Mossel Bay. Picture: mosselbay.gov.za

    Mossel Bay is open to tourists despite water shortages, says municipality

    While dams supplying water to the City of Cape Town have seen a boost over the past week, the water situation across the greater Mossel Bay region remained concerning.

    923 days ago
  • Mossel Bay. Picture: mosselbay.gov.za

    Mossel Bay authorities fear festive season influx could worsen water crisis

    Parts of the Western Cape last week received heavy rainfall, with flooding even reported in some areas but there's been little to no relief in drought-stricken areas like Mossel Bay, the Karoo and upper West Coast.

    926 days ago
  • This picture shows the banks of the Theewaterskloof Dam as the Western Cape is gripped by drought. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    R50m emergency drought relief to be used for fodder support

    The funding was authorised after the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release to assist farms experiencing severe drought.

    938 days ago
  • FILE: A drought-hit farm. Picture: Supplied.

    R50m released for emergency drought relief in WC

    The Western Cape provincial Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of the emergency funding to assist farms experiencing severe drought in the Western Cape.

    938 days ago
  • FILE: A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Eyewitness News

    WC average dam level at 66% after rainfall

    This comes after rain hit in the drought-stricken Karoo region over the weekend.

    962 days ago
  • FILE: A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Eyewitness News

    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.

    995 days ago
  • FILE: As dam levels continue to rise, EWN visited Western Cape farms to find out how drought affected production. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    995 days ago
  • 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.

    995 days ago
  • FILE: A drought-hit farm. Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    1009 days ago
  • Farms in the Western Cape are suffering under the current drought.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    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.

    1011 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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.

    1088 days ago
  • Picture: @DWS_RSA/Twitter

    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.

    1094 days ago
  • FILE: The Gamkapoort Dam in Beaufort West. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    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.

    1100 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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.

    1143 days ago
  • FILE: A handful of concerned Cape Town residents march to Parliament over the increase in rates and taxes. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    Netflix & chill? More like Netflix & water! CT features in new doccie

    SOSNPO, a South African water NPO, joined the line-up of prestigious directors for the groundbreaking documentary.

    1149 days ago
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