Day Zero might have been pushed back thanks to rising dam levels, but experts warn that Cape Town is still in danger of their taps running dry.
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.
The Mother City might have managed to wriggle off the Day Zero hook for now, but it’s a very different story along the West Coast.
By now we’re all on board the water-saving bus, but that nasty smell soon follows close behind. Here’s what a water storage expert has to say about solving that problem.
At a council meeting today, the City of Cape Town tabled a draft proposal which includes an increase in the cost of water, effectively doubling it between now and 2020.
Angus Buchan is hitting Cape Town this weekend, where he will be hosting a mass prayer meeting to thank God for the rain that is coming to save us from the drought. Apparently.
Thanks to a considerable shortage of water in the Cape, various products have been flying off the shelves, and suppliers aren’t able to keep up with the demand. Artificial grass is one of them.
Having been named South Africa’s number one restaurant five times over, famed chef Luke Dale-Roberts has decided his new challenge involves using less water.
Americans are often accused of being rather ignorant to what is happening outside of their borders, but what are their biggest news outlets saying about our drought?
Thanks to a severe lack of water nationwide, JoJo tanks are selling faster than ever. One family you may have heard of is pretty chuffed about that.
Following Splash’s first public appearance, many Capetonians thought the mascot would be the ideal lead in a horror movie. Well, your pleas were heard.
You’ve done your bit and brought your home’s water usage way down, and now you expect your next water bill to reflect that. Turns out you may have an issue.
They might have packed up and buggered off by now, their fugitive status made official, but the Gupta residence in Constantia continues to plough through water.
Yesterday, a #SaveWater mascot made its first appearance and, well, it’s more terrifying than the dam levels.
Chances are you’ve had the discussion about local restaurants serving, or not serving, tap water. Here’s a pretty decent summary of the arguments, and some drama from Barristers.
Capetonians are pretty pissed off with the way the City has handled our water crisis, and some even believe Day Zero is a complete fabrication.
We all think we’re on the ball when it comes to crafty ways to save water, but it never hurts to think a little outside the box. These are the best tips that readers sent our way.
Everyone’s quick to point fingers at Cape Town’s water quality as the reason for their runny bottoms, but the real reason might be something far simpler.
As Cape Town advances one step closer to Day Zero, companies with a conscience are doing what they can to help us in our hour of need.
As Capetonians rein their water usage in, aiming to hit below 50 litres per person per day, we thought it would be interesting to have a look across the pond.
You might be one of the many that have taken to collecting water from a nearby spring as a substitute for tap water, but you should probably exercise caution.
You’ve been waiting to see how the Cape’s property prices have been affected due to the drought, haven’t you? Well, here are the percentages.
We have all seen the bleak images of Theewaterskloof Dam, but seeing images of the dam from space is a whole lot more harrowing.
Now is not the time for those who represent the City of Cape Town to lash out at the media, which is why Ian Neilson has been forced to apologise.
As the City of Cape Town hits level 6B water restrictions today, limiting individual water usage to 50 litres a day, some crafty crooks are looking to make quick money.
If you’re one of the many Capetonians that stocks up with liquid gold at Newlands Spring, you might want to check out which rules go into effect from today.
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.
Everyone wants to know how we’ve arrived at this mess. Well, back in 1990, some folks in the know were already sounding the alarm bells.
Your phone is already chock-full of useful apps (and Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat etc), but you should really take a look at these three some time soon.
The stockpiling begins now, and there’s money to be made in selling bottled water. If you’re wondering how the supply will hold up then here’s what we know.