Working for Water keeps polluted Swartkops alive: Port Elizabeth – Access to clean water is a basic human right but, were it not for the ongoing battle being fought by Working for Water, the future could be very bleak, with the fish and plant populations in polluted Eastern Cape rivers being wiped out. Ensuring that this does not happen falls to the Gamtoos Irrigation Board … [Read more...] about Working for Water keeps polluted Swartkops alive
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Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave
Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave: Supplied Photo: Madibaz water polo coach Delaine Christian has made a big impact on the sport at Nelson Mandela University this year. After earning the women’s bronze medal at the University Sport South Africa week and capturing the Port Elizabeth men’s league title, the Madibaz Water Polo Club can look back on a … [Read more...] about Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave
#WaterCrisis: Special water tax mooted
#WaterCrisis: Special water tax mooted: Cape Town - Mayor Patricia de Lille has raised the ire of Capetonians after she suggested a special water tax, over and above their normal water bill, to fill the city council’s coffers. She said the city was investigating the possibility of charging a special levy because consumers were saving water so well that they were now paying … [Read more...] about #WaterCrisis: Special water tax mooted
Cape Town water crisis: 7 myths that must be bust | The Conversation
Cape Town water crisis: 7 myths that must be bust: Informal settlements in Cape Town only use 4.7% of the city's water. Flickr/BlackwychOne of South Africa’s biggest cities, Cape Town, is gripped by a rising panic. People are haunted by the idea that they may soon have to queue for water, carefully rationed out by local authorities under the watchful eye of the army. But … [Read more...] about Cape Town water crisis: 7 myths that must be bust | The Conversation
North Riding water free of bacteria
North Riding water free of bacteria: Over the past few days, the water in some streets in the area was suspected of possible contamination. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Sisulu: SA needs leaders who are not captured: Lindiwe Sisulu says the party needs leaders who can bring certainty within the movement and the country to grow the economy. ...... Source: … [Read more...] about North Riding water free of bacteria
