Water Crisis
Water Crisis
Water Crisis
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Basic services and fading loyalties hang over South Africa’s local elections
South Africans head to the polls amid frustration over failing basic services, high unemployment and eroding support for traditional parties.
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Public Protector to investigate Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
Public Protector investigates City of Tshwane over water crisis as 408 fall ill from contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit.
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DA takes Tshwane to rights commission, demands mayor resign over water crisis
DA files human rights complaint against Tshwane mayor over water crisis, demands resignation as 400+ fall ill in Bronkhorstspruit.
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Tshwane mayor rejects cholera claims | DA threatens criminal charges
Tshwane mayor rejects claims cholera detected in Bronkhorstspruit water, calling former mayor’s statements misleading and politically motivated.
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Government’s latest water plan short on deadlines and accountability, warns OUTA
Anti-corruption watchdog warns government’s new water strategy fails to set clear deadlines, confirm funding and establish consequences for non-delivery.
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OPINION | We dump upstream – then drink the consequences downstream
The author reflects on childhood memories of a clean stream, contrasting it with current pollution from inadequate waste management and illegal dumping.
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Western Cape mobilises emergency response and R1 Million aid for Beaufort West water crisis
The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality after severe flooding damaged critical water infrastructure, disrupting water services across the town.
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Yet again, taps in Johannesburg suburbs run dry and residents are furious
The taps have run dry again in numerous Johannesburg suburbs, leaving residents fuming as they struggle for water.
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Beaufort West battles water crisis after storm destroys main pipeline
Beaufort West remains in emergency four days after flooding destroyed main water pipeline, forcing 12 schools to close affecting 9 400 learners.
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Municipal skills shortage threatens water infrastructure projects
South Africa’s water supply interventions risk becoming unsustainable due to persistent capacity constraints at municipal level, the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation warns.
