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Amatola Water

Makhanda faces new water crisis after Howieson’s Poort pump damaged

Maverick Citizen

Makhanda faces new water crisis after Howieson’s Poort pump damaged

By Estelle Ellis

Makhanda warned to brace for further water cuts as infrastructure crisis intensifies

South Africa

Makhanda warned to brace for further water cuts as infrastructure crisis intensifies

By Lucas Nowicki

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Plan B to avoid Day Zero threatened as crucial project hits a snag

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Plan B to avoid Day Zero threatened as crucial project hits a snag

By Estelle Ellis

Sisulu and suspended Amatola water chief both exposed by cover-up for union king-maker

South Africa

Sisulu and suspended Amatola water chief both exposed by cover-up for union king-maker

By Sibongakonke Mama and Sam Sole for amaBhungane

Lindiwe Sisulu accused of flushing out officials blocking her adviser’s pet project

South Africa

Lindiwe Sisulu accused of flushing out officials blocking her adviser’s pet project

By Micah Reddy and Sam Sole for amaBhungane