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City’s R5 billion desalination plant in Paarden Eiland draws opposition fire
Cape Town’s R5 billion desalination plant at Paarden Eiland faces opposition over costs, site concerns, and the City’s troubled track record.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to rise following devastating May floods
Western Cape dam levels rose to 71.47%, recovering from floods, while authorities warn of more severe weather impacting communities.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to rise after devastating floods
The Western Cape’s water reserves have maintained their recovery momentum, with dam levels continuing to rise two weeks after devastating floods.
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Free State dams overflowing after heavy rainfall
Several dams in the Free State are overflowing and may cause water courses to flood after heavy rain in recent weeks.
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Heavy rain tops up Cape Town’s dam levels – 61,2% and counting
Cape Town’s recent rainfall boosted dam levels to 61.2%, but officials still urge residents to conserve water despite the rise.
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Thirsting Western Cape dams jump to 52% as some catchments overflow
Recent storms have pushed Western Cape dam levels up sharply to 52,5%, though the Olifants/Doorn region remains dangerously low.
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Western Cape dams show marginal improvement after recent rains, but levels remain well below last year
The Western Cape’s dam levels have shown a slight increase following recent rainfall, but remain significantly depleted compared to the same period in 2025, following a hot, dry summer and…
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City sounds the alarm over critically low dam levels
City of Cape Town warns that dam levels are still falling despite rain, urging residents to save water as the situation deteriorates further.
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Western Cape dam levels remain worryingly low despite autumn rains
Despite recent rains, Western Cape water levels are critically low, prompting strict restrictions and urging conservation to prevent future shortages.
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Rains bring relief but Western Cape dams remain low
Good rains have fallen over large parts of Cape Town, the Boland and Overberg areas since the weekend, continuing into this week, but dam levels across the Western Cape remain…
