Category Archives: Water Security

Cape Town dam levels increase by 1.2%

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCorbin August, SABC News, 18 May 2021 Dam levels in the City of Cape Town have increased by 1.2% over the last week and currently stand at 69.8%. Read More

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Tackling climate change a national priority for SA, says Ramaphosa

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCitizen Reporter, 26 April 2021 While the country continues to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa says tackling climate change is also a national priority for South Africa. 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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Makhanda water situation critical- Gift of the Givers

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintKaylynn Palm, Eyewitness News, 23 February 2021 Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers was called in yet again to assist in Makhanda as parts of the Eastern Cape town go without water for a seventh day. Read More

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New agency set up to oversee water supply countrywide

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSiyabonga Mkhwanazi, IOL Political Bureau, 17 February 2021 Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu has confirmed that a new agency to oversee the supply of water across the country will be established. Read More

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Fresh warning of ‘disruptive’ rains in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNomahlubi Jordaan, Times Live, 31 January 2021 The SA Weather Service has issued an “orange” warning of disruptive rainfall in Mpumalanga and Limpopo between Monday and Tuesday. Read More

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