South African Provincial Govt Calls for Aid Amid Drought Crisis

The Western Cape's call on the national government to offer assistance in the province's drought crisis comes as Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille said only half of Cape Town residents have committed to water-saving efforts.

New Lands, Khayelitsha community leader Myolisi Magibisela says taps have run dry (file photo).

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