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Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply
Urgent interventions have been implemented to stabilise Gauteng’s strained water supply network.
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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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Kareedouw residents at wits end as water crisis drags on
Kareedouw residents battle water shortages for over two months, with large parts of town without water nightly from 17:00-06:00.
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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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JBay residents urged to continue water saving efforts as reservoirs remain low
Kouga Municipality reports Jeffreys Bay reservoir levels remain critically low at 26%. Residents urged to continue water conservation efforts.
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Western Cape dam levels show alarming decline: 2025 levels drop significantly
The Western Cape’s water security faces serious challenges, with dam levels declining significantly from 2024 to 2025, requiring urgent attention.
