Day Zero Predicted: Ermelo and Wesselton face imminent water crisis
Ermelo, Conrad Bouwer 11 October
Residents of Ermelo and Wesselton are bracing for a severe water crisis as the Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) announced an impending “Day Zero”—the day when taps could run dry—predicted for 8 November 2024. MLM cited raw water scarcity in Douglas Dam, the primary water source for the region, as the leading cause.