Opinion
We are facing a water crisis that can and will be averted
Demand for water is projected to outstrip supply within five years
22 September 2019 - 00:00
It has often been stated that SA is facing a looming water crisis. Sitting inside the ministry of human settlements, water & sanitation, I believe that the crisis has so far been understated. The situation is dire and unless we do something, as the government and citizens, we will be left with a water shortage situation that will affect us all, and to an extent never seen before...
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