Water
Scramble for water in Kariega as municipality fails to keep its promise
Water tanker runs dry after 30 minutes
Brief | 11 June 2024
“Tightrope” walk for villagers fetching water
In Richmond Farm residents have to do a balancing act to fetch water from a municipal ablution block
Brief | 3 June 2024
These villagers got taps five years ago … but have never had water
Villages around Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape battle for water
News | 31 May 2024
Villagers stuck while government probes diversion of water from Giyani dam
Deputy water minister says investigation is still going on
Brief | 27 May 2024
Unpaid contractors block central Gqeberha with garbage trucks and water tankers
The municipality agreed to pay service providers by next week
Brief | 15 May 2024
Durban households still without water as reservoir levels remain critically low
Residents of Ntuzuma welcomed the arrival of a municipal water truck on Sunday after more than a week without water
Brief | 13 May 2024
Deadline for Makhanda water works upgrades missed – again
Completion of work at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works has been extended for the third time in six months
News | 13 May 2024
Water-starved eThekwini families are being charged for “free” municipal water
Private contractor is selling water out of trucks
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 6 May 2024
No water for cooking or washing: KwaNobuhle families battle system breakdown
In one informal settlement, only one of 15 standpipes has water - and only for two hours at a time
News | 25 April 2024