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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Act quickly or Gauteng taps will run dry, warns Rand Water

Gill Gifford, Times Live, 13 October 2024

Gauteng is officially experiencing a water crisis, water storage levels are critical and if consumers don’t quickly implement water saving measures the province is in danger of depleted reservoirs and dry taps. Read More

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Western Cape dam levels at full capacity after winter rainfall

Vania van der Heever, SABC News, 10 October 2024

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says dam levels in the province are above 100% capacity. Read More

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