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Low rainfall sparks requests to use water sparingly in Cape Town
With the ongoing hot weather the City of Cape Town encourages people in Cape Town to be water-wise at all times, especially this summer.
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Government declares drought a national disaster as water resources dwindle across multiple provinces
Large parts of South Africa, have been classified as a national disaster by the national government as prolonged drought conditions threaten water supplies across the country.
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Western Cape steps up water security efforts amid mounting drought pressure
Western Cape steps up water security plans as drought pressure grows, committing billions to infrastructure and urging residents to urgently cut water use.
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Cape Town dam levels drop below crucial 60% as water inspectors increase enforcement
Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen to a concerning 59% of capacity, while Western Cape dam levels now stand at 51%, prompting the City to intensify water by-law enforcement across…
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WATER CRISIS: Knysna declares emergency as taps could run dry in days
Knysna residents are staring down the barrel of a water catastrophe after the municipality declared a local state of disaster yesterday, with the town’s main dam sitting at a critically…
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No need for water restrictions in CT as study shows ‘no immediate concern’
The City says there is no need for water restrictions after officials concluded Cape Town has enough water to get through the 2025/2026 hydrological year.
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Garden Route water crisis deepens as multiple municipalities implement emergency restrictions
MOSSEL BAY – The water crisis across the Garden Route has reached critical levels, with Knysna Municipality reporting just ten days of usable water remaining while neighbouring municipalities implement increasingly severe…
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Water crisis looms as Nelson Mandela Bay dams drop to 40%
The metro is grappling with rapidly declining dam levels, infrastructure failures and soaring consumption that’s 37% above sustainable targets.
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Garden Route water crisis deepens as Knysna faces critical 12-day supply shortage
KNYSNA – The popular Garden Route tourist destination of Knysna is facing an unprecedented water crisis, with only 12 days of usable water remaining as the town’s primary reservoir drops to…
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Cape Town urges residents to curb water use as consumption exceeds daily target
Cape Town residents and businesses are being urged to immediately reduce non-essential water consumption after the city exceeded its daily usage target by 50 million litres, officials on announced Wednesday.…
