The minor decline is consistent with extremely hot weather conditions across the province, leading to high water usage.

The latest dam level stats for the Western Cape show that cumulatively the six major dams in the province are just above 80% ...

The latest dam level stats for the Western Cape show that cumulatively the six major dams in the province have dipped below ...

As pellets of rain pounded the dry earth of Eastern Cape this January, a man launched himself into a puddle of water created by a broken drain. This spontaneous celebration seems symbolic of South ...

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On 8 August last year, four nearby dams collapsed, bringing pain and misery for more than 200 people who were left destitute.

Cape Town has been in the news a lot over the past ... has resulted in unexpectedly dry rainy seasons and alarmingly low dam levels. Earlier this month, dams were at about 22 percent capacity ...

South Africa invests R100 billion in 14 large-scale projects to tackle water scarcity, including dam expansions and water supply improvements.

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