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Waterdown Dam is an earth-fill type dam (reservoir) located on the Klipplaat River near Whittlesea, Eastern Cape – yowzit.com

Lack of rainfall in EC impact water levels negatively

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s weekly status of reservoir indicates that Eastern Cape water storage capacity has recorded a slight decrease, the combined average of the provincial water levels stands at 50.7% this week compared…

Drought relief funds not enough

Chris Hani District Municipality mayor, Wongama Gela, said the amount committed by minister Lindiwe Sisulu was a drop in the ocean compared with what was needed by the region for drought relief. The human settlements, water and sanitation…

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Sisulu plans to address drought in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape Executive Council is currrently meeting with human settlements, water and sanitation minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, in East London today to discuss ways to respond to the worsening drought conditions in the province. Water…

Nomasiyephi Booi walks 45 minutes carrying a 20 litre bucket to fetch water. Photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

Threat of drought looms over Eastern Cape town

Komani (Queenstown) in the Eastern Cape might be out of water – if rain does not fall and the Xonxa water project is not finished very soon. According to Chris Hani District Municipality spokesperson Thobeka Mqamelo‚ Waterdown dam‚ the…

Drought spell worsens

The Chris Hani District Municipality has warned residents in Komani and surrounding areas to brace themselves for more frequent and stringent water cuts. This because of the disastrous drought that has reduced the level of the Waterdown…