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Dams dwindle and demand climbs: Municipalities struggle to stem South Africa’s water deficit | SA News

Several regions across South Africa are grappling with a worsening water crisis as dam levels drop and consumption exceeds sustainable limits.

In Knysna, the situation has reached a critical point. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is currently on-site, collaborating with the Joint Operations Committee (JOC) to implement emergency measures. The local supply has plummeted to just 15%, necessitating immediate intervention to stabilise the system.

In Cape Town, dam levels are currently hovering at 66%. City officials are urging residents to take proactive steps, such as repairing household leaks and covering swimming pools, to mitigate evaporation and waste.

Zahid Badroodien,…

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