Water and Sanitation clarifies disaster funding for Makana Municipality: The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is not responsible for the disaster relief organisation, Gift of Givers, withdrawing its services from Makhanda, Grahamstown - despite the drought-hit ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. GIFT OF THE GIVERS LEAVES MAKHANDA DROUGHT CRISIS!: South African humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers says it’s withdrawing from Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown in the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Water and Sanitation clarifies disaster funding for Makana Municipality
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Today’s Water Shedding Oulook
While the country has enough water to sustain the fast approaching dry winter season, South Africans have been urged to use water sparingly. Current the country is sitting with 23 809.2 cubic metres of water in storage, according to a weekly report of the Department of Water and Sanitation. For the past two weeks, the country has maintained stable dam levels at 73.7%, a 6.2% drop compared to the same period last year, the report indicated. South Africa has entered a hydrological cycle … [Read more...] about Today’s Water Shedding Oulook
Urgent – Water Shutdown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality recently had a burst pipe at the Coegakop potable water reservoir which resulted in a supply disruption to certain parts of the IDZ and near by areas of Motherwell. A temporary repair was executed to reinstate supply expeditiously and protect NMBM's infrastructure. Areas which are expected to be without water include Motherwell NU 29 and Coega IDZ zones 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The NMBM is ready to do the permanent repair and understand the inconvenience of … [Read more...] about Urgent – Water Shutdown
Urgent: Water Shutdown in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that it is currently experiencing difficulties in supplying certain storage reservoirs due to the Schoenmakerskop Pumpstation not having full electricity supply. The reservoir levels are low and at risk of emptying as consumption is higher than supply. Electricity and Energy will augment supply during off peak hours to allow more pumps to run at a time, however, it is recommended that consumers reduce consumption during this … [Read more...] about Urgent: Water Shutdown in Nelson Mandela Bay
Water Shutdown in City
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that water will be shut down in parts of the City for maintenance on Tuesday, the 30th of April 2019. The maintenance carried out will help the NMBM Water Loss Programme to assist in reducing the water losses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal boundary. The affected area is Parsons Ridge and the water supply will be disrupted between 09H00 and 14H00. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. … [Read more...] about Water Shutdown in City
Lorraine Water Shutdown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that water will be shut down in parts of the City for maintenance on Thursday, 18 of April 2019. The maintenance carried out will help the NMBM Water Loss Programme to assist the Metro in reducing the water losses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal boundary. The area affected will be Lorraine and the water supply will be disrupted between 9H00 and 13H00. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. … [Read more...] about Lorraine Water Shutdown
Theft Forces Today’s Water Shutdown
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Water Division has been forced to shut down the 800 mm water supply pipeline to a large part of Motherwell, as a result of suspected vandalism and theft along the pipeline. A large volume of water has been lost which has caused flooding of certain areas. Areas which are currently affected include Motherwell NU 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and parts of NU 1. Staff are currently assessing the damage with the intention of making temporary repairs. It is hoped that the … [Read more...] about Theft Forces Today’s Water Shutdown
Water Shutdown on Monday
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that water will be shut down in parts of the City for maintenance on Monday, the 15th of April 2019. The maintenance carried out will help the NMBM Water Loss Programme to assist the Metro in reducing the water losses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal boundary. The following areas will be affected: Humewood South End Summerstrand The water supply will be disrupted between 9H00 and 13H00. … [Read more...] about Water Shutdown on Monday
Makhanda News: Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA’s looming health catastrophe – expert
Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA's looming health catastrophe - expert: Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), in the Eastern Cape's Makana municipality, is in the grips of the worst water crisis in its history. Erratic water supply, failing sewage infrastructure, the toxicity ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Makhanda declared a disaster area: MAKHANDA - Makhanda has declared a local state of disaster. The Eastern Cape town, formerly known as Grahamstown, is struggling to deal with a … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Water crisis in Makhanda a microcosm of SA’s looming health catastrophe – expert
Grahamstown News: Saving water is everyone’s problem
Saving water is everyone’s problem: In South Africa, seeing areas such as Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown) in the Sarah Baartman Municipality declared “a state of disaster” shows how grim the situation is. Residents in this area ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Makana Municipality assures residents they won't be #LoadShed for 14 hours a day: Port Elizabeth - The Makana Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, formerly Grahamstown, has promised panicked residents that they will … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Saving water is everyone’s problem
Makhanda News: Saving water is everyone’s problem
Saving water is everyone’s problem: In South Africa, seeing areas such as Makhanda (formerly known as Grahamstown) in the Sarah Baartman Municipality declared “a state of disaster” shows how grim the situation is. Residents in this area ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. E Cape municipality to pay Eskom R12mln by end of business day: Police make breakthrough in Mpumalanga illegal mining syndicate MK Veteran Joel Ngalo laid to rest Case against Vereeniging taxi drivers struck off the roll … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Saving water is everyone’s problem
Load Shedding Putting Pressure on Municipal Water Supply
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is experiencing multiple shutdowns at various Water treatment Works as well as large Pump stations daily due to Load shedding. The extended shutdown duration of stage 4 load shedding makes it impossible to recuperate storage as there simply aren't enough pumping hours left in the day. This issue was further compounded by 2 separate breakdowns experienced on the supply system, however teams are busy with repairs. We urgently call on all consumers within … [Read more...] about Load Shedding Putting Pressure on Municipal Water Supply
Grahamstown News: South Africa: Grahamstown Schools Hit By Water Cuts
South Africa: Grahamstown Schools Hit By Water Cuts: Makhanda's unreliable water supply is causing serious sanitation problems for a local school. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality, which includes Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), was declared a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Grahamstown schools hit by water cuts: Makhanda’s unreliable water supply is causing serious sanitation problems for a local school. The Sarah Baartman District Municipality, which includes Makhanda … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: South Africa: Grahamstown Schools Hit By Water Cuts
Giving the Gift of Water
ISUZU Motors South Africa this week delivered two water tank trucks to the disaster relief organisation, Gift of the Givers, to help with the water crisis in Makhanda (Grahamstown). Gift of the Givers Director of Strategic Planning Badr Kazi said the clean water will be trucked from boreholes drilled at various locations across the Makhanda municipal area to strategic points in the community, for use by residents. "The water tankers are playing a very strategic role in getting the clean … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Water
Grahamstown News: Water woes continue in Makhanda
Water woes continue in Makhanda: READ: Wanted: R30m to save Makhanda from disaster News24 previously reported that experts had devised a plan to save the western end of Makhanda, previously Grahamstown, from disaster: getting the ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. The Somerville Theatre Festival 2019: All proceeds from the Somerville Theatre Festival will fund Performing Fusion Theatre’s trip to the 2019 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa, to perform the play Touching … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Water woes continue in Makhanda
