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South Africa needs collective action to secure water future amid El Niño threat
South Africa water crisis, El Niño South Africa, water security, water conservation, Department of Water and Sanitation, water scarcity, drought preparedness, National Water Action Plan, water infrastructure.
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Authorities warn of heat, drought and fire risks as El Niño looms over South Africa
South Africa braces for one of the strongest El Niño events on record, with officials urging early action to combat expected extreme heat, drought and wildfires during the 2026/27 summer…
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Water department urges responsible use amid Spring Day wastage concerns
Water department raises concerns about wastage during Spring Day celebrations, calling on South Africans to rethink how the resource is valued and used.
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OPINION | Start discussion on importance of water and management
Water does not even come up as a topic of discussion among the public until the pressure drops from the taps or they run dry.
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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…
