Health officials in South Africa have issued a warning about an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease and an increase in laboratoryconfirmed cholera cases. The Department of Health has urged the public to exercise extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of these diseases.
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced maintenance work to address the issue of unaccountedfor water and ensure the future continuity of water supply. The work will result in intermittent water supply disruptions and low water pressure in some areas.