these are the 3 sources i have found. feel free t use them or find ones of your own:
“Drought, water management, and social equity: Analyzing Cape Town, South Africa’s water crisis” published in Frontiers in Environmental Science. This article explores the multifaceted aspects of Cape Town’s water crisis, discussing the social equity concerns surrounding water access, the impact of climate change, and how water scarcity intersects with social and environmental justice. It also reviews how human-caused climate change has intensified drought risks and led to water restrictions, especially during the “Day Zero” crisis (2018) that nearly exhausted the city’s supply.
“Groundwater governance for improving city water resilience in Cape Town, South Africa” from Frontiers in Water. This article provides a detailed examination of how Cape Town’s water authorities have managed groundwater resources as part of resilience planning. It looks at alternative water solutions, regulatory challenges, and the impact of groundwater use on both urban resilience and water security during severe droughts. The article also discusses the complexities of implementing policies that balance demand and supply while ensuring equitable water access.
“Making Sense of ‘Day Zero’: Slow Catastrophes, Anthropocene Futures, and the Story of Cape Town’s Water Crisis” published in Water. This paper takes a socio-cultural and environmental perspective, examining the Cape Town crisis as an indicator of future “slow catastrophes” likely to be faced globally. It emphasizes Cape Town as a case study in managing chronic stress on water resources and explores how social behaviors, governance issues, and economic constraints interact with environmental conditions to shape water scarcity outcomes.