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Barry Martin

Drought-hit Nelson Mandela Bay on tenterhooks as weather models predict heavy rain

South Africa

Drought-hit Nelson Mandela Bay on tenterhooks as weather models predict heavy rain

By Estelle Ellis

Clinics severely impacted by water shortages in Nelson Mandela Bay

South Africa

Clinics severely impacted by water shortages in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight

The People: Battle to save water last straw for Nelson Mandela Bay's residents

South Africa

The People: Battle to save water last straw for Nelson Mandela Bay's residents

By Estelle Ellis

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

South Africa

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

By Estelle Ellis

The Crisis: Water Armageddon loading as Day Zero looms for Nelson Mandela Bay

South Africa

The Crisis: Water Armageddon loading as Day Zero looms for Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

Plumbing teams’ midnight race to avert disaster in Nelson Mandela Bay

South Africa

Plumbing teams’ midnight race to avert disaster in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

South Africa

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

By Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape crisis: Only 1.5% usable water left in Nelson Mandela Bay’s biggest dam

South Africa

Eastern Cape crisis: Only 1.5% usable water left in Nelson Mandela Bay’s biggest dam

By Estelle Ellis