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Western Cape receives R74mil drought relief fund from government

Government has allocated R74 million toward drought relief efforts in the Western Cape.

“South Africa is a water-stressed country and the persistent drought conditions in parts of the country are a reminder to all people to save every drop by using water wisely and sparingly,” South Africa’s Cabinet said in a statement.

“Although efforts to save water help ease the pressure on water sources the lower than normal seasonal rain reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal is evidence that more needs to be done to conserve water.”

The drought is being monitored by an inter-ministerial task team led by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is also making progress with preparations for the implementation of the Berg River to Voelvlei Augmentation Scheme, in hopes to reduce the drought’s impact.

Cabinet expressed gratitude to those in South Africa who have heeded the call to save water.

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