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Back to the drawing board to save water
We’ve managed to damage nature’s ‘filter’ with air, ocean, and soil pollution, and by destroying wetlands.

Dr Cindé Greyling, a University of the Free State (UFS) DiMTEC (Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa) alumni, studied drought mitigation with a strong focus on communicating important water-saving information. 

Can we run out of water?
Yes, and no, says Dr Greyling. “To our knowledge, water is not ‘leaking’ through our atmosphere. We have what we have, but that doesn’t mean we will have enough clean, fresh water forever. Nature has a magnificent way of purifying water through the water cycle. We, on the other hand, must use a lot of money and energy to purify water. Also, we’ve managed to damage nature’s ‘filter’ with air, ocean, and soil pollution, and by destroying wetlands. The other problem is a simple supply and demand scenario. More people will need more water, but not only that, population growth calls for industry development and increased food supplies – all of which require more water.”    

A war over water
Besides some Hollywood impressions, it is difficult to imagine a war over water, but it is possible. “Some experts are convinced that we are heading there, and others claim that such tensions already exist. Personally, I don’t favour these kinds of shock tactics (or truths) – social research has shown us that it rarely leads to behavioural changes. We can learn a lot from what was has been done in Cape Town. Although we all think people were bombarded with ‘Day-Zero’-scares, they were actually encouraged to adapt their behaviour with a communication campaign that hardly ever used the term ‘Day-Zero’. This approach mobilised citizens to reach record lows of water usage.” 

Adapt a new normal
Dr Greyling encourages the “new normal” set in motion by Capetonians. “Water consciousness is needed, even when the rain comes again. We’ve taken water for granted for too long. As consumers, we have the power to turn this situation around – drop for drop. Be aware about the amount of water you use, how you use it, and for what. Keep in mind that any wastage and pollution (of ‘dry’ things) also wastes and pollutes water. Generally, we need to behave better regarding consumption.”  

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Sportsoort

Matiespan

Kovsiespan

Uitslag

 

 

 

 

Hokkie

Matie Mans 1

Kovsie Mans 1

3-0 verloor

 

Matie Vroue 1

Kovsie Vroue 1

1-0 verloor

 

 

 

 

Netbal

Victoriane

UV 111

68-39 verloor

 

US 111

UV   1V

48-25 verloor

 

Maties 1

UV   11

39-52 wen

 

 

 

 

Rugby

Jnr Victoriane (o/19A)

Kovsie o/19A

10-20 wen

 

Cravens (3de span)

Colts

38-12 verloor

 

Jnr Maties (o/20A)

Kovsie o/21A

25-32 wen

 

Victoriane

Irawas

26-28 wen

 

Maties

Shimlas

30-51 wen

 

 

 

 

Sokker

Matie Vroue 1

Kovsie Vroue 1

1-8 wen

 

Matie Mans 1

Kovsie Mans 1

0-2 wen

 

 

 

 

Gholf

Maties 1

Kovsies 1

3 elk

 

 

 

 

Tennis

Matie Vroue 1

Kovsie Vroue 1

20-14 verloor

(10 mans/10 vroue)

Matie Mans 1

Kovsie Mans 1

25-9 verloor

 

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