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South Africa:
Fines Expected for Free State Water Wasters
News24Wire, 19 November 2015
Free State residents in certain municipalities will be fined anything between R2 000 to R20 000 if they are found wasting water during the province's current drought. Read more »
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South Africa:
More Money for Drought Relief - Minister
News24Wire, 19 November 2015
More money has been added to support the country's drought relief efforts, Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa:
KZN Farmers Hardest Hit By Drought
News24Wire, 18 November 2015
The KwaZulu-Natal farming community has thus far been the hardest hit during the national drought crisis, the provincial cabinet said. Read more »
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Southern Africa:
Fears of Famine Due to Prolonged Drought
CISA, 17 November 2015
A prolonged drought that is causing water supply shortage and claiming thousands of livestock is prompting fears of famine in the country. Read more »
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South Africa:
Drought Projected to Lower Red Meat Prices
CAJ News, 17 November 2015
The persistent dry spells have come as a blessing in disguise for red meat lovers in South Africa. Read more »
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South Africa:
Rain Could Bring Relief, but Not Enough to Solve Water Problems
News24Wire, 17 November 2015
A week-long forecast for rain in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga could bring relief from the heat, but might be insufficient to solve water shortages or the drought. Read more »
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South Africa:
'Drought Tariff' Mooted
News24Wire, 16 November 2015
Higher water tariffs could be imposed during drought conditions, including penalties for those who use more than a specified amount of water. Read more »
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South Africa:
Drought Continues in South Africa
Al Jazeera, 15 November 2015
After one of the driest rainy seasons on record, South Africa is in the grip of a severe drought. Read more »
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South Africa:
14 Mpumalanga Municipalities Affected By Drought
News24Wire, 12 November 2015
Fourteen of Mpumalanga's 21 municipalities have been affected by severe drought, the provincial government announced during a post-executive council media briefing on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Ministers to Discuss Plan to Tackle Drought
News24Wire, 13 November 2015
An inter-ministerial committee responsible for looking into the drought happening in parts of the country will discuss their progress on Friday morning. Read more »
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South Africa:
Farmers Turn to God As Drought Threatens Livestock, Crops
News24Wire, 12 November 2015
Agricultural organisations have called on members of the public to join them in praying for rain to end the country's drought. Read more »