Mwangi Githathu, Cape Argus, 18 November 2020
Despite good rains, and good dam levels for the Cape Town metro, some areas of the Western Cape remain severely affected by drought conditions, says an official at the provincial Department of Agriculture. Read More
Reuters, 10 November 2020
Cape Town faces an 80% higher chance of another ‘Day Zero’ drought by the end of the century if greenhouse gas-emissions keep rising at current rates, research showed on Monday, as the South African city races to safeguard water supplies. Read More
Staff Reporter, The Star, 30 October 2020
Farmers in the Eastern Cape have been fighting for survival because of the drought that has gripped the area for the past couple of years. Read More
Staff Reporter, 23 October 2020
From 10 million to more than 12 million tons of food in South Africa is lost or goes to waste every year – with a range of adverse implications on the country and its people. Read More
SABC News, 19 October 2020
Farmers in the drought-stricken Central Karoo region of the Western Cape are appealing for help amid a continuing drought. Read More
Staff Reporter, Cape Argus, 13 October 2020
Dams supplying the Cape Town metro continue to sit above 100% despite a slight decrease from last week’s levels. Read More
