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Makhanda News: Makhanda residents urged to use 25 litres of water per day

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Makhanda residents urged to use 25 litres of water per day: The on-going drought in the Eastern Cape continues to bite and for the first time in 40 years, neither the Howieson’s Poort Dam nor the Settlers Dam are able to supply water to the resident’s of …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

South Africa: Water interventions in Makhanda continuing: At this time, South Africa seems to have enough water to see the country through the dry winter, but the sustainability of the water may be compromised if consumers are negligent. “It is almost …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda (Grahamstown) name change battle goes to court: The re-naming of Grahamstown to Makhanda will be challenged in the High Court as opponents claim the process was procedurally invalid and based on incorrect historical information. That’s the latest …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda festivalgoers urged to adhere to water restrictions: MAKHANDA – The National Arts Festival is underway with a crowd larger than ever before but while the arts are celebrated, the water system of the city is under strain. The festival is expected to …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

South Africa’s water supply sufficient at this time: The Free State’s dam levels are at about 86% and Gauteng’s dams 94.4%. Meanwhile, the DWS continues to intervene in the water situation in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, that has been affected by …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

6 things to do on your way to the National Arts Festival: Beyond the 2,000-plus shows on offer, 50 stalls selling a variety of handmade and organic products at the Village Green, the kid’s play area, and the abundant Standard Bank Jazz performances, Makhanda …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Makhanda: No more lullabies: The azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, spirited its way through Makhanda this week during the 44th edition of the National Arts Festival — into places and spaces of colonial and apartheid trauma, …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

Crossbow stunt gone wrong leaves magician with head wound: Reports say Li Lau was performing an escape when he was shot Sunday in Makhanda. He left the hospital after doctors stitched up his head. “We just had a little minor incident this afternoon, but I’m …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

In South Africa, towns are imploding as water proves scarce and infrastructure suffers: Makhanda, South Africa // The annual arts festival in the Eastern Cape town of Makhanda brings thousands of visitors and with them an influx of revenue to local business. This year, the festival also …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

In South Africa, basic needs become a scarcity: Makhanda, South Africa // The annual arts festival in the Eastern Cape town of Makhanda brings thousands of visitors and with them an influx of revenue to local business. This year, the festival also …
Source: “Makhanda” – BingNews.

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