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cape town drought
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Capetonians Need To Pay Attention To The Warning Signs Of Another Day Zero
15 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Although it may be too early to actually panic, it is probably necessary to sound the initial alarm to avoid yet another Day Zero like the one experienced in 2018.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
31 Jul 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
July rainfall “way below average”. Opposition claim big lead in Zim. UCT prof suicide linked to #FeesMustFall. Eskom’s load-shedding warning. MH370 deliberately steered off course. Tesla’s surfboards. What is QAnon? Mourinho meltdown. Demi’s friends speak out.
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Day Zero – Why We’re Nowhere Close To Out Of The Woods
04 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
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.
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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.
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Read This Before You Celebrate Cape Town’s Recent Rainfall
03 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Cape Town residents breathed a collective sigh of relief when Day Zero was avoided, but don’t get too carried away with celebrating our recent rainfall just yet.
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That ‘Iceberg To Stop Cape Town’s Day Zero’ Theory Has Landed Up On CNN
02 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
In the midst of a devastating drought, the city of Cape Town is scrambling for solutions. A salvage expert’s response? Just add ice.
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Umm, Saldanha Hits Day Zero In Seven Days’ Time
18 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
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.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
06 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Day Zero plans won’t work. Enterprise mess deepens. Zuma to be honoured. Gupta jet disappears. Russian spy poisoned? Capitec fee increase. R500 Mandela coin. Odd Wenger interview. Sir Bradley Wiggins – my life is hell. Fox News hated Oscars.
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Wednesday Morning Spice
14 Feb 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Drought declared national disaster. Minnie drops Oxfam. Billionaire jailed. Olympian sexual harassment case. Netanyahu bribery charges. Virgin Atlantic couscous row. Trump lawyer paid porn star.
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It’s Crunch Time – Takealot.com Have The Best Water Saving Products Right Here
02 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to save water, Takealot’s Water Wise store is where you need to start. Also, who wants to win a R500 gift voucher?
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DIY: Drill Your Own Borehole [Video]
02 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Boreholes are the talk of the town, and I’ve heard a very wide range of prices quoted for companies that install them. This chap believes you can do it for peanuts.
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Chaos At Newlands Spring Leads To Arrest, New Rules And Re-routing
01 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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“Can You Flush Toilets With Sea Water” And Other Questions The City Of Cape Town Answered
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
By now I’m pretty sure we’re all letting it mellow, but can you top up your cistern with sea water? The City of Cape Town responds to some frequently asked questions.
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Cape Town Cycle Tour Responds To Water Use Criticism
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re at the stage now where every drop of water used is coming under the microscope. Yesterday saw the Cycle Tour address the media about the March 11 event.
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Cape Town: Are You Ready For 25 Litres Of Water A Day?
29 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has just released a detailed operations plan for Day Zero, and just when you think you’ve cracked 50 litres a day the screws tighten further.
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Three Apps To Download In Preparation For Day Zero
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
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.
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This Is How Much Water You’re Allowed To Pump Per Day From A Borehole
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we near Day Zero, boreholes are coming under increased scrutiny. It pays to have one in the back garden, but there are still rules in place regarding usage.
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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.
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Here’s A UCT Water Scientist Discussing That ‘Worst Drought In More Than 100 Years’ Stat
22 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve probably seen people arguing on social media about the severity of our current drought, and the 100-year stat is often criticised. Let’s hear from an expert.
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You Need To Check Out The City Of Cape Town’s ‘Day Zero’ Site
19 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Cape Town is under immense pressure to sort out our water mess, but it will take a citywide effort to stave off Day Zero. This site is a must visit to stay informed.
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Cape Town Panics Over NEW Water Restrictions And Costs
18 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 4 Comments
In an announcement earlier this morning the City of Cape Town ‘hit the panic button’, announcing new water restrictions and costs that you really need to hear for yourself.
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Here’s How Quickly You’ll Get Through 50 Litres Of Water A Day [Video]
18 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
As of February 1, Capetonians must drop from 87 litres of water a day to 50 litres a day. Let’s take a look at just how tough that’s going to be.
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“Mad Max Territory” – TIME’s Take On Cape Town’s Water Crisis [Video]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We all know Day Zero is going to get very ugly, very quickly, and TIME aren’t holding back when describing what lies in store for the Mother City.
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Find Out How Much Water You’re Using (And Snoop On Your Neighbours) With New Website
16 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A new water consumption tool, put together by the City of Cape Town, has sparked fears of water usage naming and shaming. Best you check how you shape up.
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Why The City Of Cape Town Needs To Hit You With That ‘Drought Charge’
10 Jan 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Call it a ‘drought charge’, call it a ‘water tax’ – either way, Cape Town residents aren’t pleased. So where exactly will that money go?
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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.
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Cape Town’s New ‘Water Tax’ Has People Up In Arms – Here’s What It Will Cost You
06 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
As of next year, the Cape’s water crisis is set to escalate with the introduction of Level 6 water restrictions. If all goes according to plan, you’ll be paying more as well.
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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.
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If You’re Wondering Why That Odd-Looking Helicopter Is Flying Over The Cape Peninsula Read This
30 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
You might have noticed a helicopter flying above parts of Cape Town, complete with a rather strange attachment. Turns out there’s a good reason for that.
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Why The Hell Did “God’s Favourite Homophobe” Angus Buchan Speak At Parliament On Friday?
28 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 26 Comments
On Friday, homophobe Angus Buchan spoke in Parliament and, well, we are wondering who in the world allowed such a man to take the stand.
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