70% of SA’s water goes to agricultural use
It is said 70% of South Africa’s water goes to agricultural use. This as water scarcity is a topic constantly on our lips these days, will water restrictions be our only saving grace? Source:...
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel refilled with water
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel was replenished with water following its draining for routine inspection and maintenance at the start of the work last month. The refill of the tunnel, which is well within schedule, follows the completion...
Country’s dam levels still on a decline despite recent rainfall
Dam levels across the country remain on a steady decline despite the recent heavy downpours in some parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng in the past two weeks. A weekly dam levels report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation...
‘Use water sparingly, it is the right thing to do’
The Department of Water and Sanitation in the Northern Cape welcomes the recent rains in the province, however, more rains are needed to break the back of the drought. The Minister of the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation...
