Drought conditions are being experiences across the country due to prolonged lower-than-normal rainfall since the beginning of the year, and this has led to water shortages in a number of public water supply schemes or dams. Briefing media in...
Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly because climate change has exacerbated the drought situation in the country. Briefing media in Johannesburg on Sunday, the Minister also...
The United Nations (UN) estimates that the urban population of emerging economies will surpass the rural population in 2020, and that nearly 80% of South Africa’s population will live in an urban area by 2050. The Institute of Race Relations noted...
The Harry Gwala District Municipality has announced major water restrictions as the drought intensifies in KwaZulu-Natal. Ixopo dam has become the latest to reach a critically low level of 30% and necessary restrictions in the distribution of water...
