cape drought
Day Zero – Why We’re Nowhere Close To Out Of The Woods
04 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Day Zero might have been pushed back thanks to rising dam levels, but experts warn that Cape Town is still in danger of their taps running dry.
Boreholes, Showers, Toilets And More: Cape Town Just Passed These Nine Water Regulations
14 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Drastic times call for drastic measures, and the Mother City has approved a number of new regulations that will see residents doubling down on water-saving efforts.
Umm, Saldanha Hits Day Zero In Seven Days’ Time
18 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Mother City might have managed to wriggle off the Day Zero hook for now, but it’s a very different story along the West Coast.
How To Deal With The Stink From Using Greywater
04 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
By now we’re all on board the water-saving bus, but that nasty smell soon follows close behind. Here’s what a water storage expert has to say about solving that problem.
Within Two Years, The Price Of Water In Cape Town Will Double
28 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
At a council meeting today, the City of Cape Town tabled a draft proposal which includes an increase in the cost of water, effectively doubling it between now and 2020.
Capetonians, Angus Buchan Invites You To Have “The Best Shower That You’ve Had For Three Years” This Weekend
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
Angus Buchan is hitting Cape Town this weekend, where he will be hosting a mass prayer meeting to thank God for the rain that is coming to save us from the drought. Apparently.
There’s A Fake Grass Shortage In Cape Town – These Companies Have Stock
19 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Thanks to a considerable shortage of water in the Cape, various products have been flying off the shelves, and suppliers aren’t able to keep up with the demand. Artificial grass is one of them.
This Is What Cape Town’s Top Restaurant Is Doing To Combat The Drought
27 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Having been named South Africa’s number one restaurant five times over, famed chef Luke Dale-Roberts has decided his new challenge involves using less water.
What America’s Biggest News Sites Say About Visiting Cape Town During The Drought
27 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Americans are often accused of being rather ignorant to what is happening outside of their borders, but what are their biggest news outlets saying about our drought?
Guess Which Well-Known Family Is Making Big Bucks Off JoJo Tanks
26 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Thanks to a severe lack of water nationwide, JoJo tanks are selling faster than ever. One family you may have heard of is pretty chuffed about that.
Someone Made A Horror Movie Trailer With Cape Town’s Water Mascot [Video]
23 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Following Splash’s first public appearance, many Capetonians thought the mascot would be the ideal lead in a horror movie. Well, your pleas were heard.
WARNING: City Of Cape Town May Have Stuffed Up Your Next Water Bill
21 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve done your bit and brought your home’s water usage way down, and now you expect your next water bill to reflect that. Turns out you may have an issue.
The Gupta Home In Constantia Is A Water Guzzler (And They’re Not The Only Ones)
20 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They might have packed up and buggered off by now, their fugitive status made official, but the Gupta residence in Constantia continues to plough through water.
OMG – Have You Seen The #DayZero Mascot?
16 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Yesterday, a #SaveWater mascot made its first appearance and, well, it’s more terrifying than the dam levels.
Food24 Wades Into The ‘Cape Town Restaurants Refusing To Serve Water’ Debate
16 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chances are you’ve had the discussion about local restaurants serving, or not serving, tap water. Here’s a pretty decent summary of the arguments, and some drama from Barristers.
These People Believe That Day Zero Is Fake News
13 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Capetonians are pretty pissed off with the way the City has handled our water crisis, and some even believe Day Zero is a complete fabrication.
Maybe You Should Try These Genius Water-Saving Tips From Our Readers
09 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all think we’re on the ball when it comes to crafty ways to save water, but it never hurts to think a little outside the box. These are the best tips that readers sent our way.
Public Health In Danger As Water Crisis Coincides With Cape Town Diarrhoea / Listeriosis Spike
08 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Everyone’s quick to point fingers at Cape Town’s water quality as the reason for their runny bottoms, but the real reason might be something far simpler.
SA Company Making It Easier To Help Cape Town Survive #DayZero
07 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As Cape Town advances one step closer to Day Zero, companies with a conscience are doing what they can to help us in our hour of need.
Have A Guess How Much Water The Average American Uses Every Day
07 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As Capetonians rein their water usage in, aiming to hit below 50 litres per person per day, we thought it would be interesting to have a look across the pond.
Be Careful About Drinking That Spring Water, Cape Town
06 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
You might be one of the many that have taken to collecting water from a nearby spring as a substitute for tap water, but you should probably exercise caution.
Cape Town Property Prices Taking A Serious Knock As Day Zero Nears
05 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
You’ve been waiting to see how the Cape’s property prices have been affected due to the drought, haven’t you? Well, here are the percentages.
NASA’s Fascinating Time-Lapse Aerial Graphics Of Theewaterskloof Dam Drying Up
02 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We have all seen the bleak images of Theewaterskloof Dam, but seeing images of the dam from space is a whole lot more harrowing.
Our Deputy Mayor Has Apologised For His Behaviour During THIS Interview [Video]
02 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Now is not the time for those who represent the City of Cape Town to lash out at the media, which is why Ian Neilson has been forced to apologise.
And So It Begins – Water Smuggling Is A Thing Now
01 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the City of Cape Town hits level 6B water restrictions today, limiting individual water usage to 50 litres a day, some crafty crooks are looking to make quick money.
Chaos At Newlands Spring Leads To Arrest, New Rules And Re-routing
01 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re one of the many Capetonians that stocks up with liquid gold at Newlands Spring, you might want to check out which rules go into effect from today.
ANC Pushing To Take Over Cape Town’s Administration Due To Water Crisis
01 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Another day, another South African political battle that has little to do with serving the people. Now we wait and watch as the DA and ANC battle it out for control.
Here’s A Pretty Interesting Article About Cape Town’s Water Problem – FROM 1990
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Everyone wants to know how we’ve arrived at this mess. Well, back in 1990, some folks in the know were already sounding the alarm bells.
Three Apps To Download In Preparation For Day Zero
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Your phone is already chock-full of useful apps (and Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat etc), but you should really take a look at these three some time soon.
Shoprite Is Coining It As Water Bottlers Prepare For Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The stockpiling begins now, and there’s money to be made in selling bottled water. If you’re wondering how the supply will hold up then here’s what we know.
2oceansvibe Partners
-
