Water scarcity in Western Cape towns persists despite r...
Despite recent heavy rains, which caused flooding in parts of the Western Cape, some towns in the province are still at risk of running out of water.
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Despite recent heavy rains, which caused flooding in parts of the Western Cape, some towns in the province are still at risk of running out of water.
South Africa is a water-stressed country. Our average rainfall is around half of the global average and many areas have continuous water restrictions. Added
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