Johannesburg Water to throttle supply from 14 November

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 11 November 2024

Despite the Vaal Dam dropping to nearly 30% of its capacity, the minister of water and sanitation says Gauteng has more than enough water. Read More

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Heatwave worsens drought conditions for Limpopo’s livestock farmers

SABC News, 8 November 2024

Livestock farmers in some parts of Limpopo say the heatwave has exacerbated the drought conditions in the province. The province experienced a spate of severe heatwaves last week. Read More

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J’oburg water crisis worsens as authorities scramble for solutions

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 November 2024

The City of Johannesburg’s (COJ) water woes are intensifying, with reservoir levels dropping dangerously low and authorities implementing restrictions to manage dwindling supplies. Read More

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Inflation cools again in September for the fourth consecutive month

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 23 October 2024

Inflation cooled again for a fourth consecutive month, easing to 3.8% in September from 4.4% in August. Read More

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Gauteng almost running on empty: survey

SABC News, 21 October 2024

A Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) survey has revealed that 64% of households in the province believe that the province is on the verge of being without water. Read More

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Vaal Dam levels continue to drop, now below 40%

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 18 October 2024

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report revealed a significant decline in the Vaal Dam’s water capacity levels. Read More

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