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The Zondo commission's legal team has conducted an inspection-in-loco at the home of former minister Nomvula Mokonyane. A private contractor has confirmed to the commission that he did some repairs at Mononyane's house in Krugersdorp.  His testimony comes after allegations made by former Bosasa COO that Mokonyane received maintenance at her home, paid for by the services…

(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Dam levels report shows the national water storage has again declined, dropping to 70.1% from 70.3% last week.This is a sizeable decline compared to the same period last year when the country's water average was at 72%.The Eastern Cape will be a source of major concern this winter, says the water and…

Dam levels remain steady despite lack of rainfall - water department"Recording a minor decrease, the Sterkfontein Dam is this week 93.4% less compared with the 93.5% last week. The current levels of the dam are the same as last year at the same time," said Ratau.Dwindling levelsHe added the Bloemhof Dam had recorded an upsurge…

By Adam Vaughan UK beaches are popular bathing spotsAnthony Brown / Alamy People swimming at beaches and lakes across England this summer will not know if the water is dirty because officials have stopped sampling water to test its quality. Bathing waters at coastal areas and lakes are currently the only places most people can…

ended the term of office of the board, after years of "instability and infighting", News24 previously reported.The board will now be under legal administration, with Sisulu allowed to appoint a permanent one to provide sustainable good governance and clean administration of the Amatola Water Board, it said in a statement."This in no way is an…