Tag Archives: Water Supply

Households’ water supply affected by power cuts

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintZoe Mahopo and Mpho Koka, Sowetan Live, 22 September 2022 As cabinet meets today to continue discussions over the power crisis in the country, thousands of households as well as schools and health facilities across the country face going without … Continue reading

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Number of interventions in place to resolve water challenges: Minister Mchunu

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintPhanuel Shuma, SABC News, 26 August 2022 Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu says a number of interventions have been put in place to help resolve water supply challenges in the country. Read More

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Nelson Mandela Bay water supply running dry as Impofu Dam levels low

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintLwandile Mbulali, SABC News, 11 June 2022 Taps are fast running dry for the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, after the maintenance team of the municipality discovered that water could no longer be extracted from the Impofu Dam due to low … Continue reading

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Durban residents face interrupted water supply over holiday period

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEyewitness News, 20 December 2021 Bulk water supplier Umgeni Water said there was significant progress in pump repairs, which resulted in water shortages in many parts of Durban. Read More

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City of Cape Town accused of infringing rights with restriction of water supply to ratepayers in arrears

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMwangi Githahu, Cape Argus, 17 December 2021 The City of Cape Town has been accused of infringing on the constitutional rights of citizens by restricting water supply to households in arrears with their water bills. Read More

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Treated sewage water to slake Cape Town’s thirst

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBobby Jordan, Times Live, 7 March 2021 It may be hard to swallow, but from next month many Cape Town residents could be drinking treated sewage water from their municipal supply. Read More

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