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South Africa: Cape Town Could Run Out of Water By April
DW, 19 January 2018
The South African city of Cape Town could soon dry up after dismal rainfall left city dams almost empty. Residents and visitors are being asked to restrict usage of water even… Read more »
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South Africa: City of Cape Town Withdraws Drought Levy Proposal
News24Wire, 19 January 2018
The City of Cape Town has scrapped the proposed introduction of a drought levy, after the proposal was withdrawn at a special sitting on Friday. Read more »
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South Africa: Drought Levy Likely to Be Dropped After Massive Outcry - Mayor
News24Wire, 18 January 2018
The controversial drought levy, or drought charge, proposed by the City of Cape Town will most likely be rejected at a council meeting on Friday, Mayor Patricia de Lille said on… Read more »
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South Africa: Facts and Myths About Cape Town's Water Crisis
GroundUp, 18 January 2018
Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille has announced that Day Zero is now more likely than not. From 1 February, all households have to reduce their municipal water consumption to 50… Read more »
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South Africa: #CapeWaterGate - DA Hints Mayor De Lille to Blame for Water Crisis Mismanagement
Daily Maverick, 16 January 2018
There are few events in South Africa that don't get turned into a political football, and the Cape water crisis is no exception. Announcing on Sunday that Cape Town Mayor Patricia… Read more »