Water
Popular Cape Town watersports site becomes a toxic health hazard
Zeekoevlei is used by schools and clubs for sailing and rowing but a toxic algal bloom has led to it being closed since December
News | 26 February 2026
Residents scrounge for water in Dannhauser
Municipality has only five water trucks for 19 wards
Brief | 23 February 2026
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
Photo Essay | 21 February 2026
A R7-billion dam but no tap water for local villagers in Lesotho
“We host this project. But we do not benefit,” says village spokesperson
News | 19 February 2026
“I fought for freedom, and now I am going to die without water” says Mpumalanga pensioner
Residents of Lekwa Local Municipality say they have endured years of poor supply
By Seth Thorne
News | 19 February 2026
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Feature | 17 February 2026
“Smell me! I haven’t had water for 24 days” protester tells Joburg mayor
Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis
Brief | 11 February 2026
Nigel homeowners take to the streets over water outage
The area has experienced an intermittent water supply for years and taps have been dry since last week
Brief | 10 February 2026
What Cape Town can do to save water
More is needed than asking residents to use less. The municipality has to fix its sewage treatment plants.
Analysis | 10 February 2026