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Barcelona Residents Might Be Facing Their Own Day Zero Soon
02 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Below-average rainfall since 2020 has Spain’s Catalonia region bracing for severe water restrictions as dams and reservoirs run dry.
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Let’s Check In With The Latest Cape Dam Levels
26 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s still a good chance that we can be plunged into darkness at any moment, but residents of the Western Cape have done well with their water usage.
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Good News For Cape Town As City Announces Water Restrictions and Pricing
29 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier today, the City of Cape Town announced impending changes to our water restrictions, which will also reduce the average monthly water bill.
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What South Africa’s Top Surfers Have To Say About Day Zero [Videos]
23 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jordy Smith, Mikey February and Frank Solomon are three of this country’s top surfers. They want the world to know that #itsallstillhere.
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City Of Cape Town Announces New Water Restrictions And Tariffs
10 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After some steady rainfall, and a concerted and sustained effort by many Capetonians, the City has this morning announced new water restrictions.
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City Of Cape Town And National Government Butt Heads Over Water Restrictions
29 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The City of Cape Town are keen to see water restrictions in the Mother City lifted, but that’s not a view shared by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Boreholes, Showers, Toilets And More: Cape Town Just Passed These Nine Water Regulations
14 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
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.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
12 Jun 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Impressive dam levels. America’s Got Talent winner dead. Cocaine kingpin sentenced. Real Truman Show. Suicide hotline spikes. Rose McGowan indicted. Jack Daniel’s vs. French wine maker. Vice built on a bluff.
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WARNING: City Of Cape Town May Have Stuffed Up Your Next Water Bill
21 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Food24 Wades Into The ‘Cape Town Restaurants Refusing To Serve Water’ Debate
16 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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These People Believe That Day Zero Is Fake News
13 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
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.
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Have A Guess How Much Water The Average American Uses Every Day
07 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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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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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 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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Six Ways Capetonians Are Taking The Piss Ahead Of Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The panic has well and truly set in – for most, at least. Are you one of the Mother City residents who’s not playing by the rules?
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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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Cape Town Drilling For Water Has Begun – Everything We Know So Far
12 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
As dam levels drop, the City of Cape Town is doing what it can to delay the seemingly inevitable. So, who wants to see what Day Zero really looks like?
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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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Public Safety At Risk As Newlands Water Spring Gets Gnarly
18 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As “day zero” approaches, the Cape’s most prominent natural water resource is being abused – giving us a glimpse into the future of what desperation in a dry city will look like.
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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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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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Cape Town Finds Extra Water – But That Doesn’t Mean You Should Chill
20 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The City of Cape Town is exploring just about every water option out there, and this new project seems to be bearing fruit. Just don’t go celebrating yet.
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