Government has set aside R74 million in relief funding to assist with the persistent drought plaguing the Western Cape.
In a statement released on Thursday 14 September cabinet said the persistent drought conditions in parts of the country are a reminder to all people to save every drop by using water wisely and sparingly. Cabinet reiterated its call to all in South Africa to ensure water conservation is exercised daily. “Although efforts to save water help ease the pressure on water sources the lower than normal seasonal rain reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal is evidence that more needs to be done to conserve water,” Cabinet said. The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on Drought, led by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, continues to monitor the drought conditions and offer the required support through relevant sector departments to mitigate the situation.What else to read
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