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In many regions, human–water systems are already in a post-crisis state of failure. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN report warns

Traditional talk of a water crisis and water stress no longer reflects the current reality

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Low: The Vaal Dam, part of the Integrated Vaal River System supplying Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape, is under pressure from planned maintenance and low rainfall. Photo: Mike van Jaarsveld

Vaal Dam’s levels are plummeting

Although there is a backup plan in the Sterkfontein Dam, residents need to reduce their water use

  • Eyaaz
7 min read