VOICED : 4 years after drought, water flows in Cape Town - but not for poor

VOICED : 4 years after drought, water flows in Cape Town - but not for poor

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10th Grade - University

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Cape Town faced a severe drought, but water stocks are now near capacity. However, in Khayelitsha, water remains scarce, with residents relying on limited water points. Migration and informal settlements strain the city's resources, exacerbated by COVID-19. Professor Joe Barnes criticizes the lack of forward planning for population growth. South Africa's inequality, aging infrastructure, and climate change pose future water supply challenges, impacting the poor the most.

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What role does climate change play in the future water supply of Cape Town?

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According to the text, who suffers the most from the water crisis in Cape Town?

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