This is not the time to be punishing our people for failing to pay their water bills Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has appealed to municipalities throughout the country to refrain from abruptly cutting water supply to residents. This she said, deprives residents of their basic human right of access to clean water. The Minister’s appeal comes after the department received thousands of frantic callers complaining about municipalities who have cut off water … [Read more...] about Municipalities warned against cutting water to residents
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Cape Town suspends restrictions for water debt during Covid-19 emergency – Port Elizabeth in the News
Cape Town suspends restrictions for water debt during Covid-19 emergency: PORT ELIZABETH - As a health precaution in light of Covid-19, the City of Cape Town said on Friday that it will temporarily suspend new water restrictions for those who are in arrears with their ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Port Elizabeth Road Project: Makro SA planned to develop Port Elizabeth Road Project, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd was … [Read more...] about Cape Town suspends restrictions for water debt during Covid-19 emergency – Port Elizabeth in the News
Are You Ready For The Wine On Water Festival In St Francis? – MyPR.co.za
Are You Ready For The Wine On Water Festival In St Francis?: Are You Ready For The Wine On Water Festival In St Francis? St Francis Canals – The Wine on Water Festival sponsored by Investec is fast approaching, and although there are no more tickets, there are still some details to be filled in on what looks set to be the event of the year in St Francis. The dates for the Wine on Water Festival are Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March 2020. The actual wine tasting starts at 12 midday on both days … [Read more...] about Are You Ready For The Wine On Water Festival In St Francis? – MyPR.co.za
Covid-19: Washing hands is not easy when you have no running water – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Washing hands is not easy when you have no running water: “It’s easy to keep your hands clean when you stay in a house because you have a tap inside, but it’s difficult when you have to walk long, tiring distances to fetch water” Source: GroundUp News. Our farm had to evict people: It was lawful and justified: Francina Petersen was dismissed for chronic absenteeism and offered alternative accommodation Source: GroundUp News. “People are dying and getting injured everyday on … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Washing hands is not easy when you have no running water – News from GroundUp
Efforts To Circumvent Drought Related Water Crisis Are Paying Off
The efforts by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to circumvent the effects of the current drought and water shortage crisis by augmenting its water supply are starting to bear fruit. A request to the Department of Water and Sanitation to access additional water from Gariep Dam has been successful. Plans are already underway to get that additional water to counter the current water crisis. Due to the delays in the completion of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works Phase 3 construction, the … [Read more...] about Efforts To Circumvent Drought Related Water Crisis Are Paying Off
No end to water rationing in Makhanda – News from GroundUp
No end to water rationing in Makhanda: Water crisis could have been avoided, says residents’ association Source: GroundUp News. Refugee mother owed nine months of child grants: Annie Tshimanga given the runaround by SASSA after her card was stolen Source: GroundUp News. Not much progress with Ramaphosa’s school sanitation campaign: Only 266 out of 3,898 schools have benefitted Source: GroundUp News. City acts against Greenmarket Square protesters: It remains to be seen if the nearly … [Read more...] about No end to water rationing in Makhanda – News from GroundUp
Eastern Cape villagers promised water in 1998, still waiting – News from GroundUp
Eastern Cape villagers promised water in 1998, still waiting: Over R23 million spent and the bills keep mounting, but the taps stay dry in Flagstaff villages Source: GroundUp News. Campaigners launch The Real Jobs Summit ahead of budget speech: About 150 protesters marched to Parliament on Monday under the banner of Cry of the Xcluded campaign Source: GroundUp News. Taxis plough through sewage in Port Elizabeth: A drain has been overflowing on Old Uitenhage Road for six weeks Source: … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape villagers promised water in 1998, still waiting – News from GroundUp
More Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival In St Francis Bay – MyPR.co.za
More Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival In St Francis Bay: More Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival In St Francis Bay St Francis Bay – It has been an exciting week in St Francis Bay, as the Wine On Water (WoW) festival organisers have announced the latest round of wine estates to join those illustrious estates already confirmed. The latest round of confirmations includes Babylonstoren, Chamonix, Highlands Road, Le Lude, Luka, Mellasat and Rudi Schultz … [Read more...] about More Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival In St Francis Bay – MyPR.co.za
Nelson Mandela Bay Water Supply STILL Under Pressure
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and business owners that the water supply situation has not changed much. Intermittent supply or no water is still experienced in some areas of the Metro. This is primarily due to a continued deficit of 40 ML of water in the system. Water levels in the reservoirs are fluctuating, depending on demand. Currently the most affected reservoirs are the Greenbushes Reservoir, the Fairbridge Height Reservoir and the Scheepershoogte … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Water Supply STILL Under Pressure
Excitement Mounts As Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival Brought To You By Investec – MyPR.co.za
Excitement Mounts As Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival Brought To You By Investec: Excitement Mounts As Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival Brought To You By Investec St Francis Bay – Sales have been brisk for the inaugural Wine on Water festival in St Francis Bay on the canals, and it seems that it is going to be a popular wine-tasting event. The local community, as well as wine lovers from far afield have been snapping up the limited offer tickets, and there … [Read more...] about Excitement Mounts As Wine Estates Confirmed For Wine On Water Festival Brought To You By Investec – MyPR.co.za
N2 highway blocked as Butterworth residents protest over water – News from GroundUp
N2 highway blocked as Butterworth residents protest over water: Protesters want President Ramaphosa to intervene Source: GroundUp News. Archbishop: 2020 to be the year of the orange jumpsuit: Civil society rallies against state capture Source: GroundUp News. “From the streets, to Hanover Park, to Artscape”: There will be one performance only of the play Don’t Miss Your Turning Point at Artscape on Saturday Source: GroundUp News. Wits management, SRC reach agreement on student … [Read more...] about N2 highway blocked as Butterworth residents protest over water – News from GroundUp
Bay’s Water Supply Continues to be Under Immense Pressure
Nelson Mandela Bay's water supply remains under pressure due to a decrease in dam levels and high consumption. Since the start of the water crisis last week that saw a number of areas running out of water, a number of interventions have been implemented, including stricter monitoring of the work done by the Water Leaks team, the implementation of a robust awareness campaign, and the identification and prioritisation of major water leaks. This has led to a slight improvement in the situation. … [Read more...] about Bay’s Water Supply Continues to be Under Immense Pressure
Urgent Water Interruption Update
Nelson Mandela Bay would like to inform residents and businesses that water situation remain critical and constrained. Most affected areas continue to get intermittent water supply , low pressure and no water. Demand on the reticulation continue to be high and consumers advised to drastically cut their water usage. The metro daily consumption must be reduced from average of 300 ML to average 250ML . This actually means each person must use less than 50 litres of water per day. This reduction … [Read more...] about Urgent Water Interruption Update
Wine On Water Festival Is Coming To St Francis Canals – MyPR.co.za
Wine On Water Festival Is Coming To St Francis Canals: Wine On Water Festival Is Coming To St Francis Bay Canals Out of the traditional world of seated wine tasting and liberal palate cleansing, something original and fresh has emerged and is coming to the village of St Francis Bay. For those people who love to be on the fore-front of exciting occasions and happenings, this is one you do not want to miss out on. What: Wine On Water (WoW) is a brand-new wine tasting sensation coming to St … [Read more...] about Wine On Water Festival Is Coming To St Francis Canals – MyPR.co.za
Water Disruptions Continue in Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay continues to experience water shortages in a number of areas across the Metro. This is due to a drastic drop to 29% of the average level of our supply dams. Due to a continued increase in consumption and the ongoing drought in the Metro and Eastern Cape, one of our main supply dams (Impofu Dam) has reached a critically low level, making it impossible to extract water from it. This scenario has resulted in water deficits in our distribution system. The current average Metro … [Read more...] about Water Disruptions Continue in Nelson Mandela Bay
