March 15,2018 05:17 UNITED NATIONS — The World Bank and the U.N. are sounding the alarm over a global water crisis. A joint report released Wednesday says that 40 percent of the world’s population is affected by water scarcity. The report, based on two years of research, says that 700 million people are at risk […]
Read MoreJoburg residents urged to reduce water consumption
Mayoral committee member Nico de Jager says consumption has increased at an alarming rate amid hot conditions. JOHANNESBURG – While the City of Cape Town is implementing level 6B water restrictions, the City of Johannesburg has urged residents to reduce water consumption, emphasising that level 1 water restrictions which have been in effect since March […]
Read MoreJo’burg’s taps might also run dry
Thulebona Mhlanga 15 Dec 2017 00:00 It may be bucketing down, but Gauteng will remain water-insecure until 2025 and it may only be a matter of time until Johannesburg residents face water restrictions again. This stern warning comes from water expert Anthony Turton. Turton, a professor at the Centre for Environmental Management at the University […]
Read MoreSaving water during the drought could kill
11 December 2017 – 15:45 By Tanya Farber As the festive season begins‚ the tragedy of drowning looms over every family hanging out near a body of water and even those storing water in open containers during the crippling drought. At the close of each year‚ there are on average 200 drownings in the Western […]
Read MoreParts of Joburg without water
JOHANNESBURG – Residents around the greater parts of the northern suburbs in Johannesburg will experience water disruptions on Wednesday, the City of Johannesburg said on Wednesday. This is due to a leakage identified on the main water pipeline that runs through Linbro Park landfill site. South Africa Wednesday 22 November 2017 – 10:18am www.enca.com Don’t […]
Read MoreWater minister pays out R30m in bonuses
Wastage: Mokonyane blames circumstances beyond her control for the state of her department’s finances 14 November 2017 – 06:50 By KHULEKANI MAGUBANE Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane has admitted that her department paid out R30-million in bonuses to its employees, despite the department being found wanting in the management of its financial books. […]
Read MoreLess than normal rain predicted
By Chelsea Pieterse, The Witness This year’s July was the hottest month since weather records began in 1880, and experts are “uncertain” whether to expect a drought this summer or not. Last year’s temperatures for the southern hemisphere were the highest yet recorded. However, February, March, April, May, and July this year were recorded as […]
Read MoreDid Mokonyane delay Gauteng’s water supply?
Posted By Riante Naidoo on July 24, 2017 in Construction, News, Water, Water management, Water supply The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) plans to take legal action against the Department of Water and Sanitation over delays in Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Outa’s basis for the case is over serious maladministration arising […]
Read MoreA river of shit, chemicals, metals flows through our land
Sipho Kings Mail & Guardian 13 Apr 2017 The Olifants River is one of Southern Africa’s most important catchments. Its waters irrigate farming in western Mpumalanga and power Eskom’s dozen coal-fired power stations in the area. The river flows through Limpopo’s platinum belt, bringing water to valleys that otherwise go thirsty. It then breaks through […]
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