Water

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Mpumalanga municipality admits taps are dry – but blames City of Tshwane

Tshwane is contracted to supply 16.6-million litres a day but has only been supplying 350,000

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News | 9 September 2026

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This water project started 20 years ago. But taps are still dry

Eastern Cape villagers say at least four contractors have worked on the Buthongweni Water Supply Scheme

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News | 8 September 2026

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Joburg mom’s R2.6-million water bill reversed after Public Protector steps in

JoburgCAN warns of a much deeper billing crisis in the metro

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News | 3 September 2026

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Elections 2026: Blunders in Mangaung are poisoning Free State water

While the municipality loses billions, sewage flows into rivers and residents struggle for water

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Feature | 1 September 2026

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SA company sues Lesotho tunnel builder for M165-million

Esor says a signed letter created a binding contract. But the tunnel joint venture says there was no deal.

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News | 31 August 2026

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Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soars

Latest Water Outlook reveals City’s plan for 300-million extra litres a day has slipped to 2036

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News | 31 August 2026

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Joburg’s dirtiest river may lose its only champion

Environmental organisation KlipSA faces closure

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News | 26 August 2026

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Mfuleni shack dwellers protest outside Premier’s office

Protesters threaten to “shut down the N2” if water and electricity demands ignored

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Brief | 14 August 2026

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Why do Joburg’s taps keep running dry?

Poor management has caused frequent, prolonged water outages and left many families dependent on water tankers

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Feature | 14 August 2026