Category Archives: Water Security

Western Cape dams dip below 50%, raising spectre of pre-emptive water restrictions

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBobby Jordan, Sowetan Live, 20 February 2023 Western Cape dam levels have dipped below 50%, a significant decrease from 65% this time a year ago, raising the possibility of pre-emptive water restrictions in some parts of the province. Read More

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Limpopo residents give input into climate change bill

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMahlako Komane, SABC News, 19 February 2023 Parliament’s portfolio committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment says that they will be compiling the recommendations on the climate change bill by the people of Limpopo. Read More

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Rand Water launches mega reservoir to augment water storage amid load shedding

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintDominic Majola, Eyewitness News, 19 February 2023 Rand Water said load shedding was significantly impacting the water supply and that the new Vlakfontein Reservoir would improve the situation. Read More

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Water supply in the red zone

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMarizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 18 February 2023 Residents of five municipalities dodged a weekend without water after a total power supply failure threatened to cause a shortage. Read More

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Eskom power outage could lead to water shortages in two provinces

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintRorisang Kgosana, Sowetan Live, 16 February 2023 Certain parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga may experience water shortages because of a power failure at one of Rand Water’s stations on Wednesday. Read More

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Rand Water warns Ekurhuleni of water shortages

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintTamika Gounden, Eyewitness News, 16 February 2023 Rand Water says some Ekurhuleni residents should brace themselves for water shortages after a power supply failure at one of its pumping stations. Read More

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