water scarcity
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Desalination: A lifeline in the Western Cape’s drought crisis
As the Western Cape endures another punishing dry summer season, with many communities already living under stringent water restrictions, a proven technology is emerging as the region’s most reliable defence…
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Western Cape residents urged to conserve water as dam levels decline
Residents across the Western Cape have been called on to use water sparingly as dam levels drop in several municipalities and concerns grow about below-average winter rainfall.
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Government announces measures to accelerate Gauteng water recovery
JOHANNESBURG – Government has announced a series of measures to fast-track the recovery of water supply in Gauteng following recent disruptions that have left communities without water for weeks. According…
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Water bankruptcy is not a too distant threat for South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis of water bankruptcy, as highlighted by a UN report. Mismanagement and pollution threaten water systems, impacting food security and economic stability. Regions like Knysna…
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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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Multiple municipalities face severe water shortages as infrastructure fails
The Free State government has been strongly critised for its continued failure to ensure municipal compliance with the constitutional right to water access. In a statement the Provincial Department of…
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Western Cape faces worst fire season in decade
The Western Cape is experiencing its worst fire season in a decade, with 132 000 hectares burned since December. The province has spent over R19 million on firefighting operations, deploying…
