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Mayor insists they will solve Makhanda’s many problems as hundreds gear up to demand her removal

South Africa

Mayor insists they will solve Makhanda’s many problems as hundreds gear up to demand her removal

By Estelle Ellis

Water everywhere but not a drop to drink — how unchecked leaks exacerbate Johannesburg’s water crisis

Our Burning Planet

Water everywhere but not a drop to drink — how unchecked leaks exacerbate Johannesburg’s water crisis

By Julia Evans

Eskom’s ability to provide power is steadily worsening, CSIR stats show

South Africa

Eskom’s ability to provide power is steadily worsening, CSIR stats show

By Victoria O’Regan

More than half of Durban’s water goes to waste, costing the city millions every day

Maverick Citizen

More than half of Durban’s water goes to waste, costing the city millions every day

By Tony Carnie

Nelson Mandela Bay contractors begin water ‘leaks carnival’ of more than 3,000 repairs in five days

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay contractors begin water ‘leaks carnival’ of more than 3,000 repairs in five days

By Estelle Ellis

Business Chamber offers to help fix NMB water leaks spilling 80 million litres a day

South Africa

Business Chamber offers to help fix NMB water leaks spilling 80 million litres a day

By Estelle Ellis

Minister in talks to take over Nelson Mandela Bay’s water department while DA moves to grab metro with new coalition

South Africa

Minister in talks to take over Nelson Mandela Bay’s water department while DA moves to grab metro with new coalition

By Estelle Ellis

Weekend rains weren’t enough to stave off Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay in just three weeks

South Africa

Weekend rains weren’t enough to stave off Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay in just three weeks

By Estelle Ellis

Minister Mchunu pledges to fix ailing sewage systems responsible for polluting SA’s water

South Africa

Minister Mchunu pledges to fix ailing sewage systems responsible for polluting SA’s water

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay caught in perfect storm of Covid-19, electricity and water crises, says business chamber

South Africa

Nelson Mandela Bay caught in perfect storm of Covid-19, electricity and water crises, says business chamber

By Estelle Ellis