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Says drought-stricken metro must be declared a disaster area.
By Moneyweb
6 May 2021 13:37
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With the Eastern Cape metro of Nelson Mandela Bay set to see combined water levels in its dams hit the single digits soon and warnings of widespread water cuts hitting citizens and key industries, organised business in the metro has called for national government emergency funding to address the water crisis.
Andrew Muir, president of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, issued an ominous statement on Wednesday, saying that water supply to at least a third of the metro is projected to be impacted.
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Urgent intervention needed to address Bay water crisis By Herald Reporter - 05 May 2021
Organised business in Nelson Mandela Bay has called on the provincial and national government to declare the metro a disaster area and help the city prevent a looming day zero.
This, as the Kouga Dam, which supplies water to KwaNobuhle, has critically low levels, with taps predicted to run dry by July 1.
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Helen s Bay gardens defecated and urinated in as crowds flock to beach Whilst I accept people are keen to enjoy the outdoors, particularly in good weather, the situation local residents are now having to endure day and daily is beyond acceptable With dozens of fires lit on the beach on Thursday night, evidence of alcohol, drugs, solvents and nitrous oxide capsules being consumed (Image: MLA Andrew Muir)
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Northern Ireland Assembly votes to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
It has become the first place in the UK to do so
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The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted to abolish LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, making it the first place in the UK to do so.
The bill was presented by UUP MLAs, Doug Beattie and John Stewart who has been a keen advocates for LGBTQ+ rights throughout their careers in politics.
The move to scrap conversion therapy comes after a heated campaign from the Northern Ireland branch of the Ban Conversion Therapy lobbying organisation.
Great news! Well done to everyone who campaigned, spoke out and emailed their MLAs.