The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently experiencing difficulties supplying water to certain storage reservoirs due to a failure on a pipeline. This pipeline augments the supply currently being reduced due to Impofu dam being empty. This leaves the supply system with a deficit meaning storage levels are depleting at an increased rate. Contractors are currently executing repairs however it will take some time for the situation to stabilize again as reservoirs need to build up storage … [Read more...] about Water Disruptions expected in parts of Nelson Mandela Bay
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No significant increase in dam levels despite recent intermittent rain
The recent sporadic rain in Nelson Mandela Bay might have been a relief for plants and residents with water tanks but it did not have any significant impact on the levels of our main water supply dams. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy Andile Lungisa said residents must remain vigilant and report water wastage while the municipality in turn will continue its efforts to conserve water to the best of its … [Read more...] about No significant increase in dam levels despite recent intermittent rain
Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school – News from GroundUp
Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school: School ran up bill of R2 million, says municipality Source: GroundUp News. Taxi driver told he owes municipality R68,000 for water: Water leak outside his house has not been fixed since 2018 Source: GroundUp News. Witsand residents protest against arrest of street patrollers: 12 members of patrol face charges including assault, kidnapping, and attempted murder Source: GroundUp News. Huge West Coast … [Read more...] about Learners sent home after municipality cuts water supply to Pietermaritzburg school – News from GroundUp
Heavy rains improve some dam levels
Dam levels in parts of South Africa have slightly begun to improve as a result of persistent rain. “Dam waters rose by 1% week-on-week, while an average national level is at 60.2% -- an improvement from 59.2% the previous week,” said Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Wednesday. Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu encouraged South Africans to use water sparingly, despite the improvement in dam levels as some communities are still experiencing … [Read more...] about Heavy rains improve some dam levels
Message for @NMandelaBaymuni – Take the Log out your own eye
Dear MyPE The above image shows fresh water (we could smell the chlorine) running out of a reservoir into the Chatty River. the reservoir is off of Rietkuil Road which can be reached from Stanford Road just after the Booysens Park Road Turnoff. As a regular traveler through the area I can confirm that this new travesty has been going on for at least a few days now. I wonder if this has been reported or not AND, if it has been reported just why it has taken our local Monkeypality so … [Read more...] about Message for @NMandelaBaymuni – Take the Log out your own eye
It’s very important to give the initiates water! – Port Elizabeth in the News
It’s very important to give the initiates water!: IF XHOSA boys reach the age of 20 without being circumcised, they risk being teased. However, Oorin Mapoe from Arcadia, Port Elizabeth, has left it until the age of 37. “I should have been circumcised ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Mongameli Bobani’s urgent court bid for reinstatement fails: Axed Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani has lost his court bid to be reinstated urgently. Acting judge Lisa Ntsepe found on Thursday … [Read more...] about It’s very important to give the initiates water! – Port Elizabeth in the News
Learners demand toilets and water for Limpopo schools – News from GroundUp
Learners demand toilets and water for Limpopo schools: Department claims construction at schools will start January 2020 Source: GroundUp News. Asylum seekers accuse Pretoria police of taking bribes: SAPS urges complainants to come forward Source: GroundUp News. Steep bus fare hike stops some Zimbabweans in PE going home: Bus companies in PE have increased prices from R800 to R1,500 for a single trip Source: GroundUp News. “Murder capital” residents welcome award for police station … [Read more...] about Learners demand toilets and water for Limpopo schools – News from GroundUp
Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply – MyPR.co.za
Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply: ATER WISE: Teams of contractors tackle water-sapping alien plant species in a project to increase wate flow to major supply dams in the drought-stricken southern region of the Eastern Cape. AMID worsening drought in the Eastern Cape, the roll-out of a new alien invasive plant clearing project in the Kouga and Kromme River systems near Kareedouw and Joubertina is set to substantially increase the water flow to three of Port … [Read more...] about Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week: The Madibaz women’s team which claimed bronze at the University Sport South Africa water polo tournament in Stellenbosch is (from the left, back) Jono Watkins (coach), Aimee Cronje, Meghan Maartens, Kelsey Vaughn, Charne Keen, Hannah Werth, Casey Mcleavy, Melinda Goosen (manager), (front) Hannah Reid, Staci Edwards, Ashleigh Vaughn, Cassidy Holmes. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz women’s water polo team claimed the bronze medal for the … [Read more...] about Madibaz women take bronze at USSA water polo week – MyPR.co.za
African Tank Systems contribute to the World’s first Bank for the business of Water – MyPR.co.za
African Tank Systems contribute to the World’s first Bank for the business of Water: African Tank Systems. Photographer: African Tanks Johannesburg, December, 3, 2019: While water is fast becoming Africa’s most important currency, African Tank Systems is playing a significant role in contributing to the success in the Agriculture, Industry, Business, and Mining sectors of African countries as well as to keep African communities running. We are living in a world where water will determine who … [Read more...] about African Tank Systems contribute to the World’s first Bank for the business of Water – MyPR.co.za
Eastern Cape water situation “precarious”
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has this week met with Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, to discuss government’s comprehensive approach to deal with the dire water situation in affected towns in the province. The water situation remains precarious in the Eastern Cape where dam levels continue to drop by an average one percent weekly. Butterworth and Queenstown are among the towns worst-hit by extremely dry conditions that have been experienced in parts of … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape water situation “precarious”
Uitenhage News: Tankers sent as water outage affects thousands in KwaNobuhle
Tankers sent as water outage affects thousands in KwaNobuhle: Hundreds of residents in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, flocked to water tankers on Sunday afternoon. The taps of more than 25,000 residents had run dry on Friday morning. Four 30,000-litre water tankers ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Safer Festive Season Operations continue in Uitenhage Cluster - #BuyaMthetho: During last week, compliance inspections were conducted at various premises by Firearm Liquor Ammunition and Second Hand … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Tankers sent as water outage affects thousands in KwaNobuhle
Appeal to Residents to Reduce Water Consumption to 50L Per Day as Dam goes ‘offline’
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advised residents to cut down to 50 liters of water per person per day as water supply reached a critical point with extraction at the Impofu Dam stopped due to prevailing drought conditions. The combined capacity of the major supply dams for Nelson Mandela Bay are now alarmingly below 34%. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, Andile Lungisa, said the necessary steps are … [Read more...] about Appeal to Residents to Reduce Water Consumption to 50L Per Day as Dam goes ‘offline’
Burst water pipe left for three weeks in Port Elizabeth – News from GroundUp
Burst water pipe left for three weeks in Port Elizabeth: “People come and wash their cars here while we suffer in my house,” says elderly resident Source: GroundUp News. Former inmate tells court he thought of killing himself after prison beating: Xolani Zulu is one of five current and former inmates suing the state for alleged assault and torture Source: GroundUp News. Refugee leaders refuse help from civil society organisations: Chances of resettlement are dismal, but leaders of group … [Read more...] about Burst water pipe left for three weeks in Port Elizabeth – News from GroundUp
Water levels drop to below half in three provinces
The current hot temperatures in major parts of the country have plunged three provinces to stress levels as their dam levels dropped to below half in the past two weeks. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation report, the dam levels in Limpopo, Eastern Cape and North West has plummeted to below 50% in two weeks, amid fears that the situation may deteriorate unless it starts raining heavily soon. The Eastern Cape and North West provinces’ dam levels have dropped to below 50%, … [Read more...] about Water levels drop to below half in three provinces
