South Africans Brace for Water Restrictions
An interministerial task team has said that dam levels are at their lowest levels in years as drought persists in most parts of the country.
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South Africa:
Water Restrictions to Stay
SAnews.gov.za, 8 September 2016
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it will continue with water restrictions across the country as the drought is far from over. Read more »
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South Africa:
SA Dams At Their 'Lowest Levels in Years'
News24Wire, 8 September 2016
Dams across the country are at their lowest levels in years, the inter-ministerial task team on drought said on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Water and Sanitation Intensifies Water Restrictions
Govt of SA, 8 September 2016
The Department of Water and Sanitation will continue with water restrictions across the country as the drought situation is far from over. Read more »
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South Africa:
Karoo Dam Is Dangerously Empty
GroundUp, 8 September 2016
If the rain doesn't come soon to fill the Gamkapoort Dam near Calitzdorp, jobs on the surrounding farms may be lost. Read more »
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South Africa:
Water Restrictions for Bushbuckridge As Drought Deepens
News24Wire, 7 September 2016
The Bushbuckridge municipality has announced that level two water usage restrictions will be implemented in the area with immediate effect until further notice. Read more »
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South Africa:
Water and Sanitation Imposed Water Restrictions in the Orange River
Govt of SA, 5 September 2016
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has for the first time after 24 years imposed water restrictions in the Orange River. The restrictions imposed will be by 15% for… Read more »
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South Africa:
Mangaung Still Battling With Water Shortages - Dept
News24Wire, 2 September 2016
Residents of Mangaung, including farmers, have been hit hard as the drought puts strain on water supplies, according to Free State's head of water and sanitation. Read more »