Constant water outages in SA a burden on tourism industry

Water outages are a burden on the tourism industry, and might be one of the main factors that discourage local tourism in South Africa.

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Unpredictable outages affect thousands of hotels, lodges, and other accommodation. When businesses can’t keep up with the demand, many patrons choose to cancel or postpone their stays.

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It’s an unfortunate effect that’s felt throughout the country.

Here’s more about its impact and effect.

WATER OUTAGES A BURDEN ON THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

Would you cancel your stay if the lodge or hotel didn’t have water access?

There are many South African tourists who say yes, cancelling their stays at lodges and hotels as a result of unpredictable outages.

Without showers or basins, holidays aren’t the same – and even weekend getaways become an uncomfortable fuss.

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If you’re booking accommodation, ask about the water. If you are the accommodation, explain the schedule or outage for your area – and if possible, provide alternatives.

WATER OUTAGES: REPORTING WATER OUTAGES

The Department of Water and Sanitation encourages outage and fault reports.

Every report must be investigated. Investigations assist the right departments, and could make solutions easier to predict and achieve.

If you want to report or check an outage, call +27 80 070 1701.

IS THIS AN ISSUE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S CONSTITUTION?

South Africa’s Constitution grants access to water and food as a basic human right.

Many South Africans want to know why their basic human rights aren’t being granted. Are government departments doing enough to stop the problem? Report water outages, and do your part to help.

Is this a Constitutional issue?