With South African municipal elections set to take place in 2021, we can expect a lot of service delivery comparisons. They may not all add up.
Tag: water
Blog post: ANALYSIS: Thirsty species? The science behind the eucalyptus tree ban in Kenya’s wetlands
The eucalyptus tree grows widely in Kenya, and rumours of the non-native tree’s remarkable thirst are nearly as rife. In a water-scarce country this raises concern, but is the gumtree’s reputation accurate?
#WorldWaterDay: 10 facts – some surprising – about Africa’s water

How many people in the region don’t have safe water? Do Cape Town residents use it mainly for their pools and gardens? Do well-off Nairobians pay less for their water?
Nairobi’s water supply: 2 claims about losses & high prices in slums evaluated

Is nearly half of capital city’s water lost and do inhabitants of slums pay much more for water than those in swanky apartments? We judged two of governor Mike Sonko’s claims about Nairobi’s water supply
#5facts: Water in South Africa

While it pours with rain in Johannesburg, Cape Town residents are worried about the taps running dry. We look at 5 facts about water in South Africa
Yes, SA has less water per person than Botswana & Namibia

It sounds implausible that South Africa would have less water available per resident than its neighbours Botswana and Namibia, home of the Kalahari and Namib deserts. But the claim checks out.