Water Crisis
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Water woes persist in Kariega despite restoration assurances
Residents of Kariega still face water shortages despite the municipality’s efforts, with ongoing low pressure and outages affecting many areas.
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‘Forgotten’ Tiryville residents have to dig for water
Tiryville residents are struggling with severe water outages since February, lacking communication from their councillor and facing health risks.
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NMBM water crisis: Multiple treatment works offline as Metro scrambles to restore supply
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality faces water supply issues, with gradual recovery expected as treatment plants resume operations and reservoirs refill.
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Knysna receives R2,5 million emergency funding as water crisis deepens
The Western Cape Government has authorised R2,5 million in emergency funding to address critical deficiencies in Knysna’s water infrastructure as the town continues to grapple with water security challenges.
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Provincial interventions bring relief to Knysna’s water crisis
The Western Cape government is addressing Knysna’s severe water crisis through urgent interventions, infrastructure repairs, and water management improvements.
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Deputy minister calls for coordinated effort to tackle water challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for academic institutions to play a central role in addressing South Africa’s water challenges through science-based interventions and innovation.
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Kouga seeks Churchill, Impofu dam transfer amid water crisis
Kouga Municipality requests increased water allocation and transfer of Churchill and Impofu dam management from Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Villiersdorp faces severe water crisis
Villiersdorp is grappling with a severe water crisis that threatens to leave taps running dry, prompting urgent community efforts.
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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on desalination plants – critical infrastructure for millions of…
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Johannesburg leaders granted steep pay increases as taps run
Whilst Johannesburg residents endure weeks without running water, the city’s top political office bearers have voted to increase their own salaries.
