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Water theft: Thirty years of looting
New research details how the department was broken, profiting a select few and leaving a third of South Africa’s population without clean water
Panic over water in Gauteng is misplaced
The department of water and sanitation has plans in place to ensure adequate water supply until 2040 and beyond
Water-shedding will make load-shedding seem like a jol
Supplied water is too cheap. A litre bottle of water in a supermarket is R10, whereas 1 000 litres to your house costs just R50
20-million in SA denied clean water
The cash to give it to them has been spent, but corruption and waste have left them without
Water board awash with problems
The minister has been in a year-long spat with the board of a key, but flailing, water authority
Mokonyane rejects Outa’s claims of delay tactics in Lesotho water project
Outa says Mokonyane has "jeopardised" the water security for Gauteng by delaying the development of the LHWP II for more than two years.
Mokonyane’s alleged new terms for Lesotho water project cited as causing delays
The Polihali dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, was originally scheduled for completion in 2018 but has been repeatedly postponed.
Water restrictions begin in Gauteng
Rand Water, South Africa's biggest water utility, has implemented water restrictions as the country's drought continues to intensify.
Mystery of fat payment for Lesotho king’s pal
After nine years in jail for corruption and reappointment as adviser to Lesotho’s Highlands Water Project, Masupha Sole is being investigated again.
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