Water

Study finds that climate change threatens fynbos

Damaged ecosystem would have consequences for water catchment in Western Cape

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News | 17 May 2017

What’s causing Cape Town’s water crisis?

Population growth, drought and climate change threaten the city’s water supply

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News | 16 May 2017

Pietermaritzburg residents fetch water from a dirty river

Still no water supply in spite of new reservoir

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Brief | 10 May 2017

Drought: Cape Town may ban swimming pool top-ups

City’s water use still not down to target levels

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News | 13 April 2017

Cape Town’s taps could really run dry

No guarantee of winter rain, scientists say

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News | 3 April 2017

Women get up at midnight to fetch water

In thirsty Thulamela, villagers have to race each other to get enough water

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News | 22 February 2017

This water crisis won’t be Cape Town’s last

It’s time to implement long-term strategies in the face of climate change and population growth

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Analysis | 17 February 2017

Eastern Cape villagers drink muddy water as stream dries up

Mhlotsheni waits for promised dam

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Brief | 31 January 2017

Philippi fire victims demand more taps

City of Cape Town promises upgrade for Sweethome Farm

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News | 12 January 2017