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Water quality: Desperate NMB residents forced to take measures

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Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) in the Eastern Cape have had to either dig deep into their pockets or take matters into their own hands after the water quality in the area was deemed unsafe. Last week, authorities urged…

Max Matavire
March 1, 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay drought leads to health scare, ‘fake’ news over drinking water

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A viral message about illness caused by poor quality water has caused panic in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. Residents are concerned about their health due to what they say is the poor quality of drinking water supplied by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM).

Max Matavire
May 12, 2021

Drought in the Eastern Cape crippling small-scale farmers

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The water-scarce condition in the Eastern Cape isn't only a threat to farmers, but to the country's food security too.

Zizo Zikali
November 5, 2019

Threat of antibiotic resistance from Cape Town’s drought

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Cape Town’s drought could fuel growing resistance to common antibiotics as more people are expected to become sick when normal hygiene practices are pushed aside in the name of saving water – resulting in more antibiotics being dispensed.

Amy Green
January 31, 2018

Thulamela Mayor to prioritise water supply in Vhembe

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As Limpopo residents continue to battle water challenges due to the continuous drought, the new Thulamela Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, said he is going to prioritise water supply to all the villages which fall under his municipality.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
December 22, 2016

Boreholes dry up in Limpopo

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Residents of rural Limpopo, hard hit by persisting drought conditions, are now seeing boreholes in the area drying up as they continue to wait for rain.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
December 15, 2016

Limpopo water shortage worsens as drought conditions continue

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Limpopo residents are hard hit by the drought, as their situation continues to get worse. Residents of Madobi village, near Makhado, are now struggling to get drinking water as many of the boreholes in the area have dried up.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
September 7, 2016
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Free State villagers battle ongoing water shortages

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Villages in Qwaqwa in the Free State, hit by drought in June 2015, are continuing to struggle severe water shortages.

Bontle Motsoeneng
August 18, 2016

Drought kills hundreds of chickens in Limpopo

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As South Africa continues to battle the worst drought in more than two decades, small farmers in Limpopo are reporting that hundreds of chickens have already fallen victim to the rising heat in a turn that could financially ruin farmers and leave households hungry.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
November 11, 2015

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