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Cape Town

Maimane: #DayZero will not occur in 2018
Article
/ 7 March 2018

Maimane: #DayZero will not occur in 2018

The delay in Day Zero for 2018 is dependent on rainfall in the June/July period and residents continuing to use less than 50l of water

By Raeesa Pather
Bold steps needed for a ‘new normal’ that allocates water fairly
Article
/ 7 March 2018

Bold steps needed for a ‘new normal’ that allocates water fairly

South Africa is a water-scarce country where inequity and a lack of fairness and justice pervades water distribution.

By Mary Galvin
Day Zero: Scare tactics, science and solutions
Article
/ 6 March 2018

Day Zero: Scare tactics, science and solutions

The city has come under significant criticism from civil society and concerned residents for its response to the worst drought in a 100 years

By Staff Reporter
How Western Cape farmers are being hit by the drought
Article
/ 26 February 2018

How Western Cape farmers are being hit by the drought

In periods of water stress, farmers need support, research assistance and empathy from governments and competing water users

By Staff Reporter
I’m not a pilchard, I won’t live in a tin’
Article
/ 23 February 2018

I’m not a pilchard, I won’t live in a tin’

Residents facing eviction from their Woodstock homes “have no right or entitlement” to be accommodated at a location of their choice

By Staff Reporter
The world’s taps are rapidly running dry
Article
/ 23 February 2018

The world’s taps are rapidly running dry

​The world has abundant fresh water but it is unevenly distributed and under increasing pressure, United Nations agencies say

By Staff Reporter
Parched areas get R6bn for aid and water infrastructure
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Parched areas get R6bn for aid and water infrastructure

With severe drought conditions affecting large parts of the country, the finance minister set aside R6‑billion to mitigate the effects

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Liar liar: DA disrupts Gigaba budget speech after high court declares he lied
Article
/ 21 February 2018

Liar liar: DA disrupts Gigaba budget speech after high court declares he lied

The DA announced that it made a complaint with the Public Protector to investigate Gigaba for lying under oath and violating the Constitution

By Staff Reporter
National Treasury launches online budget data portal
Article
/ 20 February 2018

National Treasury launches online budget data portal

The portal is intended to make the budget more accessible through a user-friendly format to enable more effective information sharing

By Thulebona Mhlanga
De Lille’s bid for a secret ballot rests on the City Speaker
Article
/ 14 February 2018

De Lille’s bid for a secret ballot rests on the City Speaker

The court ruled that the Speaker exercise his discretion and decide whether the motion of no confidence should be conducted by secret ballot.

By Agency
De Lille flexes her support at secret ballot application
Article
/ 13 February 2018

De Lille flexes her support at secret ballot application

De Lille approached the courts after 59 members of the DA’s caucus voted against holding the no confidence motion in her at the party’s meeting.

By Govan Whittles
Day Zero pushed back to June, as drought declared a national disaster
Article
/ 13 February 2018

Day Zero pushed back to June, as drought declared a national disaster

The delay in Day Zero has been attributed to the continued decline in agricultural use and Capetonians water-wise actions

By Agency and Paul Herman
NEC will finalise Zuma transition on Monday—
 Ramaphosa
Article
/ 11 February 2018

NEC will finalise Zuma transition on Monday— Ramaphosa

​ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the ANC NEC will make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma’s fate as head of state on Monday

By Govan Whittles
Water crisis: Look to SA’s renewable energy programme for solutions
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Water crisis: Look to SA’s renewable energy programme for solutions

The private sector will offer solutions and money if there is policy certainty and effective guarantees

By Staff Reporter
Only fools     pray for rain, they say
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Only fools pray for rain, they say

The physical predicaments we experience go far further than what our conditioned minds perceive

By Milisuthando Bongela
I’m alright, Jack — I’ve got a borehole
Article
/ 9 February 2018

I’m alright, Jack — I’ve got a borehole

‘​The approach of Day Zero has put Capetonians into panic mode and suburbia is getting distinctly nervous’

By Roger Southall
Shack fires bring more legal woes for De Lille
Article
/ 8 February 2018

Shack fires bring more legal woes for De Lille

A Gauteng businessman blames De Lille for costing the city millions of rand in relief efforts for shack fires that could have been avoided.

By Dineo Bendile
As Cape Town drought bites, what is ‘Day Zero’?
Article
/ 8 February 2018

As Cape Town drought bites, what is ‘Day Zero’?

"Day Zero" is the day when city officials will be forced to cut off the normal water supply to more than one-million households.

By Gregory Walton
Zuma puts on brave face at Cape Town cabinet meeting
Article
/ 7 February 2018

Zuma puts on brave face at Cape Town cabinet meeting

Zuma continued with “business as usual” on Wednesday, meeting ministers for cabinet committee meetings for most of the day

By Govan Whittles
Decision on Zuma’s fate is urgent — Duarte
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Decision on Zuma’s fate is urgent — Duarte

Duarte says the ANC’s NEC need to put an end to speculation around Zuma’s future, as its decision will bind all members

By Mahlatse Mahlase
​Day Zero pushed back from April 16 to May 11
Article
/ 5 February 2018

​Day Zero pushed back from April 16 to May 11

Day Zero has been pushed back until May 11 because farmers in the province have used up their allocated supply

By Staff Reporter
Cape water crisis
Videos
/ 5 February 2018

Cape water crisis

Day Zero: Farms take a hit from the Cape water crisis.

By Staff Reporter
Our cup runneth over, Zwane tells mining indaba
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Our cup runneth over, Zwane tells mining indaba

‘After a period of stabilisation and consolidation in 2016, the mining industry in 2017 continued to strengthen in its recovery’

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Battle looms over Cape Town green waste tender
Article
/ 31 January 2018

Battle looms over Cape Town green waste tender

Reliance Compost, which managed some of the city’s green waste drop-off points for 15 years, said sites would be closed because an unrewarded tender

By Duncan Alfreds
Cape Town water crisis: Crossing state and party lines isn’t the answer
Article
/ 31 January 2018

Cape Town water crisis: Crossing state and party lines isn’t the answer

No political party should lead a response to an urban governance crisis. The city, provincial and national governments must cooperate as government.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s first black female winemaker shakes up industry
Article
/ 31 January 2018

South Africa’s first black female winemaker shakes up industry

The emergence of a crop of new black players is changing the makeup of the industry that is among the world’s top 10 wine producers

By Sibongile Khumalo
DA to go ahead with motion of no confidence in De Lille without the ANC
Article
/ 31 January 2018

DA to go ahead with motion of no confidence in De Lille without the ANC

The party’s federal executive has authorised a motion of no confidence in Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille, the party announced on Wednesday.

By Mashadi Kekana
What are the rules on boreholes? Can you use seawater to flush?
Article
/ 30 January 2018

What are the rules on boreholes? Can you use seawater to flush?

"We have to reassess our relationship with water, and the City supports the move by residents to explore more sustainable water-wise technologies"

By Staff Reporter
Moody’s raises red flags over Cape Town water crisis
Article
/ 29 January 2018

Moody’s raises red flags over Cape Town water crisis

The City of Cape Town is currently rated Baa3 – the lowest level of investment grade, and is on review for a downgrade.

By Carin Smith
SOS team on standby for Day Zero
Article
/ 26 January 2018

SOS team on standby for Day Zero

When Cape Town’s taps run dry, an elite squad will leap into action to halt outbreaks of disease

By Govan Whittles
Letters to the editor: January 26 to February 1
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Letters to the editor: January 26 to February 1

Readers write in about Africa’s children and Cape Town’s water crisis

By Letters
Capetonians prepare for ‘Day Zero’
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Capetonians prepare for ‘Day Zero’

Bottled water flies off the shelves, demand for storage tanks outstrips supply and short hair is in

By Tebogo Tshwane
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