13 days to Day Zero of Akkerkloof Dam
The Knysna Municipality is 13 days away from Day Zero at its main supplier- the Akkerkloof Dam. The dam is running empty, now at only 20%. The Balancing Dam is…
Laguna beach open after a dramatic drop in Ecoli counts
Laguna Beach in eThekwini, is open again after a dramatic drop in Ecoli levels. Last week the beach was closed, following high counts of pollution, but on Wednesday, the City…
George implements Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs
The George Municipality has implemented Level 3 Emergency Water Tariffs, to start reflecting in this January 2026 municipal billing cycle. The Municipality said the tariffs aim to discourage excessive use…
It’s all systems go with contingency plans during and after maintenance of water systems in Joburg
The City of Johannesburg, has committed to contingency plans to reduce the impact of tomorrow’s maintenance on users. Speaking to media on Monday at lunchtime, Dada Morero, the Mayor, said…
DAFF identified three areas affected by a red tide in the Western Cape
St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast, are two of three areas affected by a red tide. Authorities from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF)…
Areas affected by Tuesday’s water maintenance of infrastructure in Gauteng
Water maintenance of infrastructure in Gauteng, by Rand Water, is set to begin on Tuesday, the 05th January 2026. Authorities, including the Department of Water and Sanitation, Rand Water, Johannesburg…
Water supply interrupted by high demand and rains
uThukela Water systems at holiday destinations are expected to recover, with visitors starting to make their return home, on Sunday. Umngeni uThukela Waterboard announced the Lower Thukela Waterworks, is stretched…
Scores of fish beached in Hartenbos
Scores of fish beached in the Hartenbos Estuary, early on Saturday morning, the 3rd January 2025. The Municipality said scientists confirmed the cause to be critically low dissolved oxygen levels,…
Eventful New Year in parts of Europe
Netherlands A fire broke out at the top of Vondelkerk (Vondel Church), in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, destroying the upper section of a historic building. Germany Credit: Christian Charisius/dpa Germany’s…
Authorities advise against eating shellfish on the West Coast, due to a red tide
A red tide has spread across the West Coast. As a result, large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish have washed out, at St Helena Bay and…