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Water restrictions officially lifted in Gauteng

14 March 2017 9:44 AM

The Water and Sanitation Department however says residents shouldn’t waste water as the country is still experiencing drought conditions.

Process underway to lift Gauteng water restrictions - gov

27 February 2017 4:28 PM

Water restrictions are now expected to be lifted in Gauteng municipalities after the Vaal Dam reached full capacity on Monday.

Vaal Dam reaches full capacity

27 February 2017 9:45 AM

The Water & Sanitation Department has confirmed that the dam has reached full capacity, the highest it’s been in six years.

Vaal Dam about to reach 100% capacity

24 February 2017 1:27 PM

A few months ago the dam was only 27% full.

Rainfall pushes Vaal Dam level up to nearly 72%

22 February 2017 2:32 PM

Department spokesperson Sputnik Ratau says the current rains have raised dam levels, leaving the Vaal Dam now 71.62% full.

National drought continues despite recent rains

30 January 2017 1:29 PM

Dam levels have risen slightly but water restrictions will remain firmly in place.

Vaal Dam levels increase by 5.2%

9 January 2017 12:57 PM

Department of Water and Sanitation says recent rains have increased the Vaal Dam levels but more is still needed.

Dam levels only increased by 2.5% after heavy rains

14 November 2016 1:30 PM

Water Dept says people must continue saving water as flash floods don't solve the problem or have much effect on dam levels.

Sterkfontein water reserves to top up Vaal dam

7 November 2016 1:38 PM

Gauteng water crisis to be alleviated once the Sterkfontein reserves join the Vaal Dam water system over the next 7 to 15 days.

Gauteng heatwave continues for the next two days

31 October 2016 1:04 PM

Department of Water and Sanitation says dam levels are decreasing by one percent every week.

Why South Africa could be edging towards a water crisis

7 July 2015 9:43 AM

Scarce water supplies and declining water quality in KZN and other parts is setting off alarm bells for SA's water experts.

How to buy a new car even if you don’t really have enough money for it

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The rand isn't weak. It's the dollar that's strong. But it won't stay that way

17 July 2019 7:11 PM

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Johnny Clegg was a gift from God - Sipho Mchunu

17 July 2019 9:03 AM

Juluka co-founder pays tribute to the music legend, along with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and veteran broadcaster Bhodloza Nzimande.

Zimbabwe running out of bread as inflation tops 175%

16 July 2019 8:19 PM

Hyperinflation – and the destruction it reaps – is returning to Zimbabwe. Bruce Whitfield interviews CNBC Africa’s Chris Bishop.

Investigators find serious corruption at EOH

16 July 2019 8:18 PM

A probe found "suspicious transactions" worth R1.2bn, bribery and theft. Bruce Whitfield interviews EOH CEO Stephen Van Coller.

'Calculated move by media to undermine Public Protector, I don't accept apology'

16 July 2019 7:53 AM

Former Sars employee Bizoski Manyike responds to the Sunday Times article that called him a 'dope-smoking Rastafarian'.

'I should have told the Sunday Times the pot smoking was irrelevant'

15 July 2019 11:18 AM

Investigative journalist Jacques Pauw says he's sorry for any harm caused in his article on Mkhwebane and her principal witness.

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7 December 2018 5:41 AM

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