City responds to Cope’s challenge to prove its water billing system is 100% accurate

Xanthea Limberg|Published

"There are a very limited number of cases where a high bill is as a result of a faulty meter," writes Xanthea Limberg, Mayco member for water and waste services. ...

City of Cape Town subsidising water account by R1.5 billion

Xanthea Limberg|Published

The City of Cape Town is subsidising the water account this year by R1. 5 billion from the rates account, says a letter writer from the mayoral committee.

City has made great strides in delivering sanitation services

Xanthea Limberg|Published

According to national government metrics, City of Cape Town has achieved 100% access to adequate sanitation, compared with national average of 43%.

Dam levels down, consumption unchanged

Xanthea Limberg|Published

Dam storage levels are now at 19. 7%, which is 0. 8% down from a week ago. With the last 10% of a dam's water mostly unusable.

A challenge the City must face

Xanthea Limberg|Published

The wetlands area was allowed to be illegally settled upon by a previous administration, even though in general it can't be safely serviced.