Water
Eastern Cape municipality goes to court to block protest
Protesters are complaining about sewage, rubbish collection and water supply
News | 15 February 2023
Dam is full but taps are dry in Komani
Chris Hani District Municipality blames low revenue collection, ageing infrastructure, and loadshedding for water rationing
News | 8 February 2023
Corruption blamed for ten-year delay in service delivery in Tshwane settlement
Councillor says the area first has to be rezoned
By Chris Gilili
News | 7 February 2023
Video: Free State municipality fails to provide water to communities
In Parys, Free State, the water supply is becoming ever more erratic, exacerbated by loadshedding. Many people have to walk kilometres to get water. This has caused great dissatisfaction and sparked violent protests.
Video | 6 February 2023
Cape Town’s beaches are dirtier than they seem
Several beaches were closed over the holidays, but test results show that water quality at some other beaches is even worse
News | 2 February 2023
Protesters close down municipal offices, demanding water
Matatiele households have been battling water problems for years
News | 25 January 2023
Johannesburg informal settlements wait a week for water
Contracting issue has delayed supply to over 40 informal settlements, says Joburg Water
News | 23 January 2023
Protesters twerk for water as taps run dry
About 300 people blocked the R67 between Fort Beaufort and Alice on Monday after pump station was vandalised
Brief | 17 January 2023
Hundreds march in Free State over water shortages
Moqhaka Local Municipality in Kroonstad blames loadshedding for supply issues
Brief | 17 January 2023