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“Jam Jar” water scam on the rise, warns Gozone

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“Jam Jar” water scam on the rise, warns Gozone: A typical GoZone water kiosk located at major retailers countrywide Photo: Ian Wright GoZone Water, a provider of bulk drinking water to consumers, has warned residents of communities across South Africa that incidents of the so-called “Jam Jar” water scam are on the rise. The company’s John Oort says as the municipal water supply creaks under the strain of the country’s burgeoning population and the flight of key technical … [Read more...] about “Jam Jar” water scam on the rise, warns Gozone

Miramar & Pari Park Water Shut Down

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The suburbs of Miramar & Pari Park will be without water on 12 and 13 July from 10:00 am respectively. The planned water shut down is part of the Re-Solve Company scope of works on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Water Loss Programme. Each of the areas will have no water for approximately four hours between 10:00 and and 2:00 pm. Any enquiries can be directed to Jaco Haasbroek on 041 581 0071. … [Read more...] about Miramar & Pari Park Water Shut Down

Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another

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NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another: Hunter Water spent nearly $ 5 million upgrading fluoride installations at its plants at Anna Bay, Grahamstown, Lemon Tree Passage and Nelson Bay following the Dungog incident, and upgraded its Dungog plant. Acting chief executive Jeremy Bath said Hunter ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Water outages in Grahamstown: The water outages to Grahamstown East over the past two … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: NSW Land and Environment Court judge says state-owned water authority dealt with one toxic problem by adding another

Dolphin in the water off St Francis Bay

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Visit and explore St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape selected video for you: We were cruising a beautiful flat sea about 500m off the beach in St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, when we spotted this lone dolphin in the water. Click HERE to find more 'St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape' videos. St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape video selected … [Read more...] about Dolphin in the water off St Francis Bay

Water polo star makes waves as coach

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Water polo star makes waves as coach by Eastern Cape – MyPR: Delaine Christian has been appointed assistant coach of the national U16 team that will be taking part in the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, from July 7 to 18. Photo: Supplied Finding a balance between studies, work, extracurricular activities and personal life is tough for most students. For Madibaz water polo star Delaine Christian, NMMU’s Sportswoman of the Year last year, it’s almost … [Read more...] about Water polo star makes waves as coach

Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: The amount of dissolved organic carbon from rivers emptying into the Gulf of Maine has increased over the last 80 years, a trend they predict will continue through 2100 if annual precipitation continues to increase, warn researchers. Runoff is changing the color of the seawater, reducing the light available to phytoplankton for … [Read more...] about Water color, phytoplankton growth in the Gulf of Maine are changing – Featured Blog

Six tons of water on its way – Aliwal North

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Six tons of water on its way: Gratech Water and The Pump Shop in Randburg donated two JoJo tanks and a pump that has now been installed at the Holy Cross College in Aliwal North. Sister Beatrix from the school in Aliwal North, was especially excited about the donation. “Can we ... Aliwal North - Read more on Northcliff Melville Times (blog)   Eastern Cape municipalities face Christmas blackout: Power utility, Eskom has started cutting off electricity in four Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Six tons of water on its way – Aliwal North

SA receives water relief from Lesotho – Aliwal North

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SA receives water relief from Lesotho: Department spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said the water arrived in the Aliwal North area on Wednesday night. The department stressed that the water was for human consumption and it would monitor illegal abstraction. Meanwhile, a movement by the public ... Aliwal North - Read more on South African Broadcasting Corporation Dorado action off Umdloti: Over the last week there have been many wahoo on the north coast, mainly at Sodwana, Cape Vidal, Maphelane … [Read more...] about SA receives water relief from Lesotho – Aliwal North

Local college donates water to Aliwal North

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Local college donates water to Aliwal North: Sister Bridget, the principal of the Holy Cross Primary School in Aliwal North, is distributing the water to pupils, their families, the old age homes and the community. “We are thrilled with the water. I have many sick pupils due to this water problem ... Aliwal North - Read more on Northcliff Melville Times (blog) Lesotho rains brings relief for Aliwal North: Three weeks of dry taps came to an end for the Aliwal North community in the … [Read more...] about Local college donates water to Aliwal North

Water released from Katse Dam for Aliwal North

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Water released from Katse Dam for Aliwal North: Cape Town - Lesotho has come to the rescue of its neighbours in South Africa by sharing much-needed water from the Katse Dam with Aliwal North. The water was released in terms of a bilateral agreement between Lesotho and South Africa in terms of the ... Aliwal North - Read more on News24   Lesotho rains bring relief for Aliwal North: Durban – Three weeks of dry taps came to an end for the Aliwal North community in the Eastern Cape after … [Read more...] about Water released from Katse Dam for Aliwal North

Water geskenk vir Dordrecht / Water donated to Dordrecht

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Visit and explore Dordrecht, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Dordrecht, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Dordrecht, 9 Maart 2016 - Die droogte het gelei tot 'n groot watertekort in dié Oos-Kaapse dorp terwyl die munisipaliteit net skouers opgetrek het. Na eNuus se berig verlede week het weldoeners hulle harte vir Dordrecht en sy mense oopgemaak. Dordrecht, 9 Maart 2016 - The drought has … [Read more...] about Water geskenk vir Dordrecht / Water donated to Dordrecht

Hopefully Uitenhage water supply will be restored today

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Municipal employees are working non-stop to restore water supply to Uitenhage by at least 15:00 this afternoon following the burst of a 700 mm in diameter pipe on Monday. Initial attempts to reach the location of the burst pipe on Monday were thwarted due to inclement weather and inaccessible terrain for the heavy machinery needed for the operation. The pipeline was eventually repaired late yesterday afternoon and the supply slowly opened but by 22:00 the water had not yet reached the … [Read more...] about Hopefully Uitenhage water supply will be restored today

Uitenhage Water Supply Interrupted

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The municipality informed Uitenhage consumers last night that due to a pipe burst their water supply had been disrupted saying; "It is with regret that we need to inform consumers in Uitenhage that one of the main water supply pipelines supplying the town burst this morning." The pipeline has been isolated but repair teams are finding it difficult to access the site due to its location, steep inclines and inclement weather. If all goes well, the pipe should be repaired this afternoon and … [Read more...] about Uitenhage Water Supply Interrupted