EWN

Capetonians urged to reduce water consumption as dam levels drop

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast below-normal rainfall for parts of the Western Cape through to autumn.
The Citizen

Cape Town dam levels drop to 64.8% as weekly decline continues

Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen to 64.8% of total capacity as of 19 January 2026, marking a concerning decline in the city ...

Are infrastructure failures the real cause of Western Cape's water crisis?

Despite Cape Town's dam levels remaining above 60%, rising water consumption and infrastructure issues threaten the province's water security. Authorities urge residents to reduce usage as political ...

Increased water usage leads to 20% drop in Cape Town dam levels

The city’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62.2%, which is 20% lower compared to this time last year.
EWN

Drier winter looms for Western Cape as persistent south-easter signals concern

Meteorologists warn the Western Cape could face a drier-than-usual winter, with persistent south-easterly winds and declining ...
The Citizen

Western Cape seeks provincial disaster classification amid severe water crisis and prolonged wildfire season

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde briefed the media on Thursday about critical water shortages affecting multiple ...
Cape Town ETC

Knysna on the brink: Dams hit critical low

Knysna is confronting a deepening water crisis as dam levels continue to fall, with residents and businesses facing the real ...