Water
Drought: Cape Town may ban swimming pool top-ups
City’s water use still not down to target levels
News | 13 April 2017
Cape Town’s taps could really run dry
No guarantee of winter rain, scientists say
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
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
Analysis | 17 February 2017
Eastern Cape villagers drink muddy water as stream dries up
Mhlotsheni waits for promised dam
By Nomzamo Yuku
Brief | 31 January 2017
Philippi fire victims demand more taps
City of Cape Town promises upgrade for Sweethome Farm
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
By Nomzamo Yuku
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
Brief | 20 October 2016
No water for months in Eastern Cape town
Ndlovini residents say they’ve been ignored since the elections
Brief | 13 October 2016