Some Knysna residents say they’d prefer for Gift of the Givers to take over the provision of all emergency water supply.
Graphic: Sharlene Rood, Graeme Raubenheimer/News24. Photo: Velani Ludidi/News24
A real Day Zero scenario looms large for the people of Knysna.
Bad seasonal rains, claims of a lack of water infrastructure maintenance – and the usual mix of poor politics – mean taps are on the verge of trickling to a halt.
We catch up with News24 journalist, Velani Ludidi, who spent three days on the ground in the drought-stricken tourist town.
Later, in our trending topic, a sole thief is targeting CrossFit gyms in Jozi, not necessarily for the intense workout, but for your cellphone.
Finally, a famous pirate was spotted off the Cape of Good Hope, On This Day in SA History, heard at the end of the show.
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