Water

Drought: Cape Town may ban swimming pool top-ups

City’s water use still not down to target levels

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News | 13 April 2017

Cape Town’s taps could really run dry

No guarantee of winter rain, scientists say

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News | 3 April 2017

Women get up at midnight to fetch water

In thirsty Thulamela, villagers have to race each other to get enough water

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News | 22 February 2017

This water crisis won’t be Cape Town’s last

It’s time to implement long-term strategies in the face of climate change and population growth

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Analysis | 17 February 2017

Eastern Cape villagers drink muddy water as stream dries up

Mhlotsheni waits for promised dam

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Brief | 31 January 2017

Philippi fire victims demand more taps

City of Cape Town promises upgrade for Sweethome Farm

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News | 12 January 2017

Water tanks put to use as a playground

Villagers in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, say the tanks have been standing dry for five years

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Brief | 23 November 2016

State unresponsive to Imbali residents lack of water

Councillor “has water in her house but we have no water for months now” says resident

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Brief | 20 October 2016

No water for months in Eastern Cape town

Ndlovini residents say they’ve been ignored since the elections

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Brief | 13 October 2016