Water
H₂O International’s motives not pure
The purifying company’s South African franchise has made unproven claims about municipal water
By Eryn Scannell and GroundUp Staff
Science | 16 May 2018
It’s business as usual for some in drought-stricken Kouga
Residents say they are used to the taps running dry, but how long will Day Zero last?
News | 5 February 2018
Water crisis: Are bigger dams the answer?
World experts at International Urban Conference discuss the future of water supply
By Sean O'Toole
News | 2 February 2018
KZN town without water for three years
But there’s water for the mayor’s imbizo, say residents
News | 15 January 2018
Drought: Has Cape Town planned properly for Day Zero?
There are several unanswered questions
By Aidan Jones and Nathan Geffen
Analysis | 6 December 2017
Trollip offers R25,000 reward to catch electricity and water saboteurs
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says supply to poor areas is being sabotaged on weekends
Brief | 22 November 2017
Taps run dry in Khayelitsha
New Lands in Enkanini has been without water for a month
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 November 2017
Poor service leads to illegal water connections
Western Cape Water Caucus say the problem is widespread
News | 8 November 2017
Western Cape needs half-a-billion rand for water crisis
MP demands to know why National Disaster Management Centre refused requests for help, yet underspent its budget by R300m
By Suné Payne
Parliament | 26 October 2017