The bulk of the loss occurs during the production stage and the rest post-harvest during handling and storage
Raw water sources have high levels of E.Coli and coliform bacteria, posing serious health risks
Utility says water restrictions are not going far enough
Many large metros and municipalities are not prepared for extended electricity outages that disrupt the reliable supply of drinking water and sanitation services
The worst environmental effects of the slimes dam collapse are yet to come, scientists say
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The supply of water in numerous municipalities around the country are has been affected by the rolling blackouts
Karpowership says it is ‘bringing on additional specialists and resources’ in revised process
Rand Water has imposed stage two restrictions to allow Johannesburg Water’s reservoirs to fill up
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‘Jumbo and Jackie’ thwarted several capture attempts before they were finally apprehended and rehomed
While the country’s leaders blamed climate change, a top climatologist has questioned whether this is strictly accurate
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