Day Zero – Why We’re Nowhere Close To Out Of The Woods
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.
Rain, Flooding, Snow – Hectic Weather Conditions Set To Continue [Images+Videos]
After a weekend of cyclonic winds and heavy rains, the Mother City – as well as the rest of the country – is in for more rough weather conditions.
City Of Cape Town Talking About Dropping 50 Litre A Day Restriction
As the water levels of Cape Town’s major dams continues to rise, the City is considering relaxing the daily water usage targets.
Boreholes, Showers, Toilets And More: Cape Town Just Passed These Nine Water Regulations
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.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Impressive dam levels. America’s Got Talent winner dead. Cocaine kingpin sentenced. Real Truman Show. Suicide hotline spikes. Rose McGowan indicted. Jack Daniel’s vs. French wine maker. Vice built on a bluff.
It Exists! Check Out Cape Town’s First Desalination Plant [Video]
The first desalination plant in Cape Town has been completed and is online, but did it pass a taste test with flying colours?
Here’s A Water-Saving Solution That’s Also A Bloody Good Time [Video]
Cape Town is going through the most with the water crisis, and we’ve heard about all kinds of solutions (icebergs, anyone?). This one looks like a good time.
Read This Before You Celebrate Cape Town’s Recent Rainfall
Cape Town residents breathed a collective sigh of relief when Day Zero was avoided, but don’t get too carried away with celebrating our recent rainfall just yet.
That ‘Iceberg To Stop Cape Town’s Day Zero’ Theory Has Landed Up On CNN
In the midst of a devastating drought, the city of Cape Town is scrambling for solutions. A salvage expert’s response? Just add ice.
Umm, Saldanha Hits Day Zero In Seven Days’ Time
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.
Tensions Are Starting To Boil Over At Newlands Spring [Video]
As people flock to Newlands to load up on spring water, tensions between residents and those filling their containers continue to escalate.
How To Deal With The Stink From Using Greywater
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
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.
There’s A Fake Grass Shortage In Cape Town – These Companies Have Stock
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.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Day Zero plans won’t work. Enterprise mess deepens. Zuma to be honoured. Gupta jet disappears. Russian spy poisoned? Capitec fee increase. R500 Mandela coin. Odd Wenger interview. Sir Bradley Wiggins – my life is hell. Fox News hated Oscars.
Suzelle DIY Shows You How To Be A Day Zero Hero [Video]
I’m sure you have Day Zero advice coming at you from every angle, but there’s nobody who delivers it quite like Suzelle DIY.
This Is What Cape Town’s Top Restaurant Is Doing To Combat The Drought
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
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
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.
Water Crisis: Your Landlord Can’t Do Anything To You If The Garden / Pool Dies
Chances are that your pool and garden aren’t looking too flash at this point. If you’re renting, and worried about being held accountable, then read this.
Someone Made A Horror Movie Trailer With Cape Town’s Water Mascot [Video]
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
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.
They’re Selling Those 25 Litre Containers (With Taps) Online Now – Cape Water Crisis #DayZero
The shortage of 25 litre containers to hold water is almost as bad as the water shortage itself. You know, the classic semi-clear container with a tap connected to the end.
The Gupta Home In Constantia Is A Water Guzzler (And They’re Not The Only Ones)
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?
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
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.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Drought declared national disaster. Minnie drops Oxfam. Billionaire jailed. Olympian sexual harassment case. Netanyahu bribery charges. Virgin Atlantic couscous row. Trump lawyer paid porn star.
These People Believe That Day Zero Is Fake News
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.
The Cape Town Backlash Against Angus Buchan Continues
We might be terrible at arriving on time, and we’re even worse at committing to that catch up drink, but label our people sinners and Capetonians will strike back.
Maybe You Should Try These Genius Water-Saving Tips From Our Readers
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.