“Restore The Land, Reap The Future” – Minister George Rallies South Africa On Desertification And Drought Day
Minister Dion George led Desertification and Drought Day 2025 in Limpopo with a rallying call to protect our land.
Weirdly, Climate Change Is Causing South Africa’s Ground To Rise, Not Sink
[Image: Flickr] South Africa is literally on the rise. Slowly and almost sneakily, the land in some places is creeping upward by about two millimetres a year. For ages, scientists figured this was all thanks to deep, fiery drama underground – molten rock plumes pushing their way up from the mantle over thousands of kilometres. […]
Cape Town Is Moving Forward With Plans For A Permanent Desalination Plant
The desalination project is expected to produce 50 to 70 million litres of water a day by 2030.
Tip A Hat To This Forethought – Cape Town Preps For Future Droughts Even As Dams Overflow
Knowing how water doesn’t last forever, Cape Town is planning new desalination plants and treating wastewater to diversify its future supply and reduce reliance on dams.
So How Hot Was 2022? La Niña Brought The Drama But Now We’re Bracing For Drier, Hotter El Niño Chaos
Yeah, we’re talking about the weather and it is actually fascinating.
Capetonians Need To Pay Attention To The Warning Signs Of Another Day Zero
Although it may be too early to actually panic, it is probably necessary to sound the initial alarm to avoid yet another Day Zero like the one experienced in 2018.
Think Cape Town Is Out Of The ‘Day Zero’ Woods? Not So Fast
We have just had ourselves a pretty wet winter, and our biggest dams are filled to the brim. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, though.
Comparing Vaal Dam And Cape Dams – When Does Gauteng Start To Worry About A ‘Day Zero’ Scenario?
The Vaal Dam is Gauteng’s main water supply, but a startling drop in the water level is cause for concern.
Some Very Good News Regarding Cape Town Dam Levels
Cape Town woke up to a bit of welcome good news – our dams have filled up to the highest levels we’ve seen in six years.
Monday Morning Spice
Northern Cape disaster area. Trump Jr for pres. Megxit latest. Frozen tourist problem. Biggest human migration begins. Paltrow’s vagina scented candles sell out.
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.
“Mad Max Territory” – TIME’s Take On Cape Town’s Water Crisis [Video]
We all know Day Zero is going to get very ugly, very quickly, and TIME aren’t holding back when describing what lies in store for the Mother City.
Find Out How Much Water You’re Using (And Snoop On Your Neighbours) With New Website
A new water consumption tool, put together by the City of Cape Town, has sparked fears of water usage naming and shaming. Best you check how you shape up.
If You’re Wondering Why That Odd-Looking Helicopter Is Flying Over The Cape Peninsula Read This
You might have noticed a helicopter flying above parts of Cape Town, complete with a rather strange attachment. Turns out there’s a good reason for that.
Cape Town Finds Extra Water – But That Doesn’t Mean You Should Chill
The City of Cape Town is exploring just about every water option out there, and this new project seems to be bearing fruit. Just don’t go celebrating yet.
Water Crisis Will Lead To Wine Drought
Wow, talk about kicking us while we’re down. Apparently the local wine industry is gearing up for tough times ahead, and that spells bad news for consumers too.
The Six-Minute Water Crisis Video Everyone Is Talking About – “They Were Warned”
The finger pointing blame game is in full swing, and no one seems to want to step up and take responsibility for our mess. Here’s a little food for thought.
The Water Crisis Is Already Taking Jobs
Everyone is freaking out about when the taps will run dry, and rightly so, but heads are already starting to roll and the people of the Western Cape want answers.
Zapiro Sums Up Cape Town’s Water Crisis Quite Nicely
Earlier this week we showed you Zapiro taking on Zuma and Mbalula, and now he’s focusing on the water crisis the Mother City finds itself in.
This Could Be The Most Radical Solution To Cape Town’s Water Crisis Yet
Aqueducts, desalination plants, machines that convert air to water – we’ve heard them all over the past few months. Get a load of this beaut from left field.
Reckon The City Has Our Water Crisis Under Control? The Daily Maverick Doesn’t Think So
Another day, another reminder of the trouble that lies ahead. If you think the City has everything sorted you might be in for a nasty surprise.
This Is What 87 Litres A Day Looks Like [Video]
You’re going to hear the phrase ’87 litres per day’ plenty in the coming months, so perhaps it’s time you got a sense of exactly what that usage entails.
Level Five Water Restrictions Announced – This Is What It Means
Yesterday, the City of Cape Town announced Level Five water restrictions in an effort to get both residential and commercial properties to buckle down.
Friday Morning Spice
WC ‘day zero’ water plan kicks in. iPhone 8 launch date. Global banks create digital currency. Texas flood piano man goes viral. Bourdain’s book too hot for Twitter. Dirty Dancing today. Online dating is a farce. Kardashian something.
Brace Yourself, Hout Bay – Everything We Know About Cape Town’s New Desalination Plants
The City of Cape Town has finally come to the party, announcing three potential desalination sites in an effort to create more potable water.
Water Shortages In Other Regions Around The World Tend To End Very Badly
A number of regions of the world are experiencing serious drought and water shortages, and it’s a scary reminder of how we need to pull our socks up.
Cape Town, Flush The Toilet Too Often And You Can Be Evicted
These are treacherous times in which we live, and our current water plight isn’t to be taken lightly. You could even be kicked out of your house.
Tool That Lets You Compare 40 Years Of Cape Town Rainfall Shows How Screwed We Really Are
Yesterday saw the City of Cape Town further escalate the water restrictions, but if you want a real kick in the guts then take a look at these graphs.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Ex-model boss is child rapist. Water restrictions worsen. Prison stripper drama. #ThisFlag pastor arrested in Zim. Ryan Sandes makes history. Wonder Woman breaking records. Obamas in Bali. Chris Brown fight.
There’s Good News And Bad News With Regards The Latest Dam Level Stats
Arm yourself with some knowledge for the next (inevitable) time someone wants to talk about the water crisis in Cape Town. The latest stats are out.