Water
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Planned water maintenance to disrupt supply across Cape Town
Planned water maintenance across Cape Town from 7 to 10 April will cause outages and low pressure, with residents urged to store water in advance.
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National disaster declared as Bay dam levels near critical mark
Nelson Mandela Bay residents have been urged to drastically reduce water usage as the region faces a severe water crisis.
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Deputy minister calls for coordinated effort to tackle water challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for academic institutions to play a central role in addressing South Africa’s water challenges through science-based interventions and innovation.
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Government establishes crisis committee to tackle water shortages
South Africa is creating a National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency and crisis committee to combat water shortages and infrastructure issues.
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Western Cape steps up fight against foot-and-mouth amid water concerns
Premier Winde gives update on foot-and-mouth disease response with 41 019 vaccines administered, while water security challenges persist across province.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to decline amid dry conditions
Dam levels across the Western Cape have recorded a further decline as the province experiences sustained dry conditions.
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Cape Town issues urgent water alert after treatment plants shut down
The City experienced an interruption in the raw water supply from the Theewaterskloof Dam to both the Blackheath and Faure Water Treatment plants.
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Water gets the wine treatment in South African tastings
Most tourists to Stellenbosch come for the wine but this small group was here for the water, sampling a selection of the world’s finest varieties in an experience new to…
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Free State water crisis deepens as multiple municipalities face critical lack
Residents in the Free State continue to face severe water crises, with municipalities like Winburg and Tokologo braving prolonged outages and failures.
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Western Cape Government steps in to address Knysna’s water crisis during peak holiday season
The Western Cape Government has moved swiftly to address a looming water crisis in the popular coastal town of Knysna, announcing the establishment of a Joint Operations Committee to steer…
