Water
Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule
Original completion date for the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works upgrade was December 2017. It has now been moved to December 2023
News | 2 March 2023
Seshego community march in Polokwane to end inconsistent water supply and power outages
Polokwane Municipality says a budget of R52-million has been set aside to complete the Seshego Water Treatment Works
News | 23 February 2023
Action needed to reduce Cape Town’s water usage, says expert
Dam levels are set to fall below 50% in March. This time last year they were 80% full
By Daniel Steyn
News | 21 February 2023
Eastern Cape municipality goes to court to block protest
Protesters are complaining about sewage, rubbish collection and water supply
News | 15 February 2023
Dam is full but taps are dry in Komani
Chris Hani District Municipality blames low revenue collection, ageing infrastructure, and loadshedding for water rationing
News | 8 February 2023
Corruption blamed for ten-year delay in service delivery in Tshwane settlement
Councillor says the area first has to be rezoned
By Chris Gilili
News | 7 February 2023
Video: Free State municipality fails to provide water to communities
In Parys, Free State, the water supply is becoming ever more erratic, exacerbated by loadshedding. Many people have to walk kilometres to get water. This has caused great dissatisfaction and sparked violent protests.
Video | 6 February 2023
Cape Town’s beaches are dirtier than they seem
Several beaches were closed over the holidays, but test results show that water quality at some other beaches is even worse
News | 2 February 2023
Protesters close down municipal offices, demanding water
Matatiele households have been battling water problems for years
News | 25 January 2023