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Some Very Good News Regarding Cape Town Dam Levels
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
Cape Town Plans Big Spending On ‘Rainless Day Fund’ To Prevent Future Day Zero
26 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the next decade, the City of Cape Town has big plans to ensure that future droughts don’t result in the same panic as that which we saw a few years back.
Financial Times On Desperate Graaff-Reinet – More International Coverage Of SA’s Rural Towns
18 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the Day Zero panic was at its peak, international news outlets couldn’t get enough of Cape Town’s plight. This time around, it’s some smaller towns under the spotlight.
Day Zero: SA Water Crisis Is ‘Warning To The World’ [Videos]
05 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town may have dodged a bullet for now, but other parts of the country have been brought to their knees.
International Media Start Talking About SA’s Day Zero Again
29 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may have had a wet weekend here in Cape Town, but other parts of the country are being brought to their knees.
Why Did Cape Town Get All The Attention? These Towns Have NO Water
10 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The worst of the Day Zero scare is behind us (for now at least), but other parts of the country, and in particular the Eastern Cape, haven’t been as lucky.
Let’s Check In On That Guy Who Wants To Tow An Iceberg To Cape Town
12 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Nicholas Sloane is going ahead with his plan to tow a 100-million ton iceberg through the notoriously rough Antarctic Ocean to Cape Town.
Latest On That Guy Selling Water In Constantia
30 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Paul Baise has been struggling to empty his water tanks amidst legal proceedings, which began when he was busted selling water during the drought.
New Doccie Features Cape Town And Our Day Zero Water Crisis [Trailer]
28 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town features prominently in the new documentary, ‘Waterwise’, about how we use and value water worldwide.
Tuesday Morning Spice
26 Feb 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA’s day zero looms. Kim / Trump summit. Cracks in Zuma support. Sala plane crash scrutiny. Saudi students disappear from US. Eskom’s adding errors cost billions. Mysterious Amazon whale. Chelsea keeper apologises. Oscars awkward moments.
Good News For Cape Town As City Announces Water Restrictions and Pricing
29 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier today, the City of Cape Town announced impending changes to our water restrictions, which will also reduce the average monthly water bill.
Here Come The Cape Town Floods
27 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 2 Comments
It’s about to get rough for Cape Town and surrounding areas, as widespread rains and thunderstorms are heading straight for the drought-stricken province.
Rain, Flooding, Snow – Hectic Weather Conditions Set To Continue [Images+Videos]
02 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
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
26 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
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
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.
It Exists! Check Out Cape Town’s First Desalination Plant [Video]
24 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The first desalination plant in Cape Town has been completed and is online, but did it pass a taste test with flying colours?
Water Crisis: Your Landlord Can’t Do Anything To You If The Garden / Pool Dies
26 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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.
Cape Town Water Crisis Hits CNN And TIME
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you scour international news sites you’ll see plenty of talk about Cape Town, but of late it’s all focused on one thing. CNN have now offered their take.
Thursday Morning Spice
25 Jan 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
City needs bottled water help. Cape’s deadly fungus. David Copperfield sex/drug allegations. Trump confident over Mueller. Assange health bad. Monkeys cloned. Elton John retiring from tours. Fake celeb porn blowing up. Grumpy Cat wins big copyright cash.
Picture Of Newlands Swimming Pool Shows Just How Much Trouble Cape Town Is In
12 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For many Southern Suburb folk a splash in the Newlands Pool is a staple, but in case you haven’t popped past lately you should check this out.
Local Scientists Are Freaking Out About Desalinated Water Pollutants And Health Risks
04 Dec 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
For some the answer to our water problems lies with desalinating our seawater, but scientists from the University of the Western Cape aren’t so sure.
Seven Myths About The Cape’s Water Crisis That Need To Be Bust
08 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
From who’s to blame to in which sector is the most water is being used, here are seven myths busted to alter your perception on the Cape’s drought.
The Six-Minute Water Crisis Video Everyone Is Talking About – “They Were Warned”
26 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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
26 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
Tuesday Morning Spice
24 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Water rationing kicks off. Coffin assault latest. Bill O’Reilly mad at God. Trump’s widow mess spirals. Did van Breda fake blackout? Ronaldo crowned world’s best. R Kelly’s ex speaks out. Photographer Terry Richardson banned.
Zapiro Sums Up Cape Town’s Water Crisis Quite Nicely
20 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
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
17 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
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.
Remember That City Super Slide Everyone Is So Excited About?
13 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
After a severe backlash organisers of the Slide the City event have been forced to backpedal on their plans, scrapping the event amidst public pressure.
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