Category Archives: Water Security

City of Tshwane working with Rand Water to manage water shortages

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCitizen Reporter, 13 October 2022 The City of Tshwane says it is engaging with Rand Water to manage water shortages in the municipality. Read More

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Water restrictions: Reservoirs could run dry if high consumption continue

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCheryl Kahla, The Citizen, 8 October 2022 The City of Tshwane once again urges residents to reduce their water consumption amid Gauteng’s stage 2 water restrictions. Read More

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Water crisis: ‘South Africa on the brink of systemic failure’

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintStephen Tau, The Citizen, 4 October 2022 South Africa is facing a water crisis that is worse than its energy crisis, according to water expert Prof. Anthony Turton. Read More

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South Africans urged to save water as dam levels drop

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintFaizel Patel, The Citizen, 29 September 2022 As South Africa moves into the summer months and warm temperatures, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged South Africans to use water sparingly, especially those living in the North West. … Continue reading

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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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Cape Town says efforts continue to reclaim water losses due to alien plants

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 28 August 2022 The City of Cape Town says efforts continue to reclaim water losses caused by invasive alien plants. Read More

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