“In the past 18 months we have had water for only eight months. The last time water was running in our taps was six months ago.”
By Wara Fana
Brief | 23 July 2018
City of Cape Town says connections are illegal but it will see if it can assist with services
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 20 July 2018
We have analysed the data, and can now answer this question
By Piotr Wolski
Science | 19 July 2018
Uitenhage resident says area around his house remains waterlogged despite reporting the problem to the City several times
Brief | 9 July 2018
It is going to be a fantastic festival
By Ted Pillay
Right to reply | 24 June 2018
Dam levels are rising and Day Zero in 2019 is unlikely, but for hundreds of thousands of people, the rains bring hardship
Photo Essay | 22 June 2018
Water was not being tested or treated properly because of a lack of money
News | 21 June 2018
ANC members organise march against ANC politician
Brief | 12 June 2018
The purifying company’s South African franchise has made unproven claims about municipal water
By Eryn Scannell and GroundUp Staff
Science | 16 May 2018
Residents say they are used to the taps running dry, but how long will Day Zero last?
News | 5 February 2018
World experts at International Urban Conference discuss the future of water supply
By Sean O'Toole
News | 2 February 2018
But there’s water for the mayor’s imbizo, say residents
News | 15 January 2018
There are several unanswered questions
By Aidan Jones and Nathan Geffen
Analysis | 6 December 2017
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says supply to poor areas is being sabotaged on weekends
Brief | 22 November 2017
New Lands in Enkanini has been without water for a month
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 November 2017
Western Cape Water Caucus say the problem is widespread
News | 8 November 2017