VOICED : As Cape Town drought bites residents prepare for Day Zero

Cape Town faces a severe water crisis, with the potential of reaching 'Day Zero' when taps run dry. Residents are adapting by reducing water usage and collecting rations. Informal settlements, already struggling with limited access, face greater challenges. The government plans to protect vulnerable groups and maintain water supply to essential services. Efforts to find alternative water sources, like boreholes, are underway, though their environmental impact is uncertain.

What is 'Day Zero' in the context of Cape Town's water crisis?

• The day when water restrictions will be lifted

• The day when water supply will be restored

• The day when water taps might be shut off

• The day when new water sources will be found

How are residents of Cape Town preparing for the potential water crisis?

• By moving to other cities

• By relying solely on municipal water

• By collecting additional water from natural springs

• By increasing their water usage

What percentage of Cape Town's water consumption is attributed to wealthier areas?

• 95%

• 65%

• 35%

• 5%

What measures are in place to protect vulnerable groups during the water crisis?

• Shutting off water to hospitals

• Delivering water to old age homes and orphanages via tankers

• Providing unlimited water supply to all residents

• Relying on residents to find their own water sources

What alternative water sources is Cape Town exploring to address the crisis?

• Desalinating ocean water

• Building new dams

• Drawing boreholes to access aquifers

• Importing water from neighboring countries