Water restrictions remain as drought still bites supply
From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.
Sashnee Moodley:
The currently imposed water restrictions are expected to remain in place for at least a few more months while drought-hit South Africa continues to suffer water shortages. Natasha Odendaal tells us more.
Natasha Odendaal:
Despite somewhat decent rainfall in recent weeks, the country faces a long road to recovery that could stretch beyond three years, with the Department of Water and Sanitation only willing to reconsider the restrictions when dam levels reach more sustainable or safe levels.
The Vaal River System, which comprises 14 dams feeding into Gauteng, is still at critically low water levels.
DWS deputy director-general for emergency projects Trevor Balzer tells us more:
Trevor Balzer:
Sashnee Moodley:
Other News making headlines this week:
Ford South Africa recalls Kuga model
And, Organic growth in local companies to boost employment
Ford South Africa has recalled its 1.6 litre Ford Kuga model. About 4 556 vehicles will be affected by the safety recall.
Ford SA CEO Jeffrey Nemeth:
Amid the country’s rising unemployment rate, 83% of South African CEOs are confident about their company’s prospects for revenue growth over the next year, which will result in an increase in headcount.
PwC Southern Africa CEO Dion Shango:
Sashnee Moodley:
That’s Creamer Media’s Real Economy Report. Join us again next week for more news and insight into South Africa’s real economy.
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