Lesotho and SA clash over new term for water project CEO

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 14 December 2024

Amid tension between South Africa and Lesotho over the reappointment of Tente Tente as CEO of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), an economist yesterday warned a collapse of the water supply could have significant consequences for the Gauteng economy. Read More

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Water crisis: Concerns raised over Rand Water’s 86-hour planned repairs in Joburg

Oratile Mashilo, The Citizen, 11 December 2024

Several suburbs are facing a weekend without water as Rand Water begins an 86-hour water shutdown on Friday. Read More

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Communities call for action on water supply failures in Northern Cape

SABC News, 10 December 2024

The Nama Khoi Local Municipality in the Northern Cape is calling on the Human Rights Commission and the Water and Sanitation Department to hold the Vaal Central Water Board accountable for failing to provide basic water services. Read More

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Rand Water urges consumers to save water

SABC News, 9 December 2024

Rand Water has urged consumers to save water while it continues to maintain its infrastructure. Read More

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Joburg Water gets tough on illegal connections

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 28 November 2024

Joburg Water is grappling with a problem of illegal connections and is often met with resistance from residents when it sets out to disconnect them. Read More

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Consumer inflation dips sharply in October

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 20 November 2024

Data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that consumer price inflation declined sharply to a four-year low from 3.8% in September to 2.8% in October 2024. Read More

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