The curious case of diarrhoea in Diepsloot
As water trouble continues in Diepsloot, it appears residents are starting to suffer the health consequences -- but not according to official figures.
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Residents worry as taps stay dry in Diepsloot
The water crisis in Diepsloot has intensified as water tanks stand empty and no word on when the area would have water again.
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South Africa's water crisis just got expensive
South Africa will need R570-billion for investment in the water value chain in the next 10 years, says the department of environmental affairs.
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Why don't we love water anymore?
It's easy to forget the importance of water, writes Sipho Kings-McDermott.
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Carolina: Living in a town with acid water
The only long-term solution is to close the open-cast mines for Carolina residents, who are plagued by acid water.
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Assessing the true value of water in Southern Africa
As water resources in Southern Africa come under pressure from growing population, economic accounting for water could aid better management.
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Stirrings of action on acid mine drainage
What do you fear most -- nationalisation or acid mine drainage? Chances are, if you live in Gauteng, you're more worried about the latter.
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Johannesburg on acidic water time bomb
Millions of litres of highly acidic mine water is rising up under Johannesburg and could spill out into its streets, Parliament has heard.
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Report reveals rotten state of SA's sewage plants
The shocking state of SA's sewage plants was revealed in the long-awaited Green Drop Report released by Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.
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Jo'burg, Cape Town are leaders in water quality
A report on South Africa's water quality management has found that Johannesburg and Cape Town have the cleanest drinking water in the country.
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