News24 | Knysna water crisis: Western Cape govt steps in to keep taps running over festive season
The Western Cape government has stepped in to avert a full-blown water disaster in Knysna.
WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 14:35
The Western Cape government has stepped in to avert a full-blown water disaster in Knysna.
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