Day Zero to water security: How Cape Town transformed 7 years after crisis

By Theolin Tembo | Published Apr 11, 2025

Seven years after Cape Town narrowly escaped 'Day Zero' when taps were set to run dry, discover how the city has implemented a R300 million New Water Programme with innovative solutions including desalination, water reuse, and groundwater projects that will add 300 million litres daily by 2030. Learn the vital lessons that transformed a crisis into a blueprint for climate resilience.