State in bid to offset water supply challenges in Gauteng
Minister allows Rand Water to take more water from the Vaal Dam
17 October 2022 - 20:52
The government has elected to increase the bulk water allocation to Rand Water as a stopgap measure aimed at alleviating water challenges dogging SA’s economic hub of Gauteng as demand is fast outstripping supply.
Water challenges in Gauteng — which contributes nearly 40% to national GDP — have resulted in Johannesburg Water banning irrigation or watering of gardens, and cleaning driveways and patios with hosepipes...
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