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Mmakau water project brings relief through rainwater harvesting
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A community-led initiative in Mmakau north of Pretoria is helping residents cope with long standing water shortages through rainwater harvesting and small scale food gardens.
The project, supported by the Bryanston Catholic Church, was started by retired nurse Cecilia Moloantoa after she returned to her home village during the COVID 19 lockdown.
It provides households with water tanks, guttering and basic plumbing support to collect rainwater, while also encouraging families to grow vegetables for food security.
Since its launch in 2019, the initiative has installed several tanks and continues to expand with support from local partners and sponsors.
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R1.5 billion wastewater plant boosts services in Welkom
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The national government has invested one point five billion rand in a new wastewater treatment plant in Welkom in the Free State.
Officials say the facility will help protect water resources while strengthening sanitation services for residents in the town and surrounding areas.
The project is also expected to improve living conditions and restore dignity through more reliable wastewater management.
The plant was officially handed over to the Matjhabeng community on World Water Day, along with several other projects handed over on the same day.
Officials say the facility will help protect water resources while strengthening sanitation services for residents in the town and surrounding areas.
The project is also expected to improve living conditions and restore dignity through more reliable wastewater management.
The plant was officially handed over to the Matjhabeng community on World Water Day, along with several other projects handed over on the same day.
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Kruger National Park bridge reopens for visitors after repairs
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The Kruger National Park has reopened the Letaba High Level Bridge, restoring an important travel link between the northern and southern parts of the park.
The bridge was previously closed after flooding damaged the structure and affected movement across the park.
It now allows visitors to move more easily between sections of the park, with a requirement that they remain inside their vehicles while crossing as final safety work continues.
Park management says the reopening improves travel flow and enhances the visitor experience across the reserve.
The bridge was previously closed after flooding damaged the structure and affected movement across the park.
It now allows visitors to move more easily between sections of the park, with a requirement that they remain inside their vehicles while crossing as final safety work continues.
Park management says the reopening improves travel flow and enhances the visitor experience across the reserve.
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The Rand is trading at 16.86 to the US Dollar,22.61 to the British Pound, and 19.58 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,565.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 104.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,382.00.
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