Water
We had no water to put out the flames, say victims of Durban shack fire
Pregnant woman dies as 200 shacks gutted
News | 15 July 2024
Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed
The town has experienced water shortages since 2012, but an upgrade to the water treatment works started in 2015 is still not complete
Brief | 10 July 2024
Newtown families without water for two months in Inanda
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed
Brief | 1 July 2024
Cape Town’s relocated railway occupiers protest over water
The R300 was blocked for several hours in what the community say was a “last resort” to be heard
Brief | 25 June 2024
These Durban families will have to wait until next year for a reliable water supply
City of eThekwini says the water crisis in parts of the city will only be fully resolved in 2025
Brief | 12 June 2024
Pesticides are polluting Western Cape rivers all year round
Studies of three river catchments have found an association between pesticide exposure and poorer brain function in children
News | 12 June 2024
Scramble for water in Kariega as municipality fails to keep its promise
Water tanker runs dry after 30 minutes
Brief | 11 June 2024
“Tightrope” walk for villagers fetching water
In Richmond Farm residents have to do a balancing act to fetch water from a municipal ablution block
Brief | 3 June 2024
These villagers got taps five years ago … but have never had water
Villages around Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape battle for water
News | 31 May 2024