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800 support staff needed urgently to keep Eastern Cape schools clean

These recruits, employed as support staff, will be contracted for three months to help sanitise pupils and also make sure physical distancing rules are adhered to. A circular by the department states a school with more than 1,000 pupils…

Residents living in Komga’s townships claim the Amathole District Municipality has not carted water to them in two month Image: File

Dam levels increase in some parts of EC

Some parts Dam levels in the Eastern Cape increased from 66.7% to 67.1% this week, due to the pouring rain. Spokesperson of the department of water and sanitation (DWS), Sputnik Ratau, said although the levels show signs of improvement…

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Deputy minister Tshwete to visit a school in Peelton

The department of water and sanitation hosted their second provincial workshop on the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan today in King William’s Town. “The main aim of the second provincial workshop on (the) Master Plan is to…

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Water Levels declining in EC

Due to a lack of rain in the region, most parts of the Eastern Cape are experiencing low dam levels as well as continuously declining groundwater levels. Currently, the average dam in the province is sitting at below 60%-a clear…

VIDEO: Nahoon Dam overflows, dams get boost as heavy rain continues

Additional reporting by ETHIENNE ARENDS IN THE GO! & Express today (Thursday, November 16) we reported that the Eastern Cape dam levels have dropped from 59.8% to 59.1% in the week ending November 6, according to a weekly report issued by…

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‘Residents must watch water use’

BUFFALO City residents are still urged to use water sparingly and to adhere to water restrictions implemented by various municipalities. Recent rains had little impact on the Eastern Cape dam levels. According to a report issued by the…

Dire warnings as dam levels drop

Red lights flicker as drought continues to take its toll THE unrelenting drought and heat in the Eastern Cape has affected dams drastically, which has in turn impacted water supply in the province. Although East London has not yet been…