Dry taps for Limpopo folk at Christmas

Alex Japho Matlala, The Citizen, 23 December 2024

Some Limpopo communities will have no water on Christmas Day, making it the 11th consecutive year of dry taps after the R4.5 billion Presidential Giyani Bulk Water project has failed to bring water to the 55 villages since 2014. Read More

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Is rain too late to save crops?

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 19 December 2024

Famers are hoping the recent downpours of rain will help crops recover. Read More

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Petrol price predictions: Expect good and bad fuel news in January

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 18 December 2024

There may be good and bad news for motorists with a possible decrease in the diesel price, but an increase in the petrol price. Read More

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Joburg water outage: Valves stolen in Soweto, further restoration delays expected

 Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 17 December 2024

Vandalism risks delaying water restoration in Johannesburg’s suburbs after the shutdown over the long weekend. Read More

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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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