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  "id": 1923650,
  "title": "Is Cape Town's water supply secure? City prepares for future uncertainties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/is-cape-towns-water-supply-secure-city-prepares-for-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:28:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-08-19-is-cape-towns-water-supply-secure-city-prepares-for-future-uncertainties/"
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  "summary": "How Cape Town is navigating rising water demand and unpredictable rainfall to secure its future water supply.",
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Cape Town sets new e-bike rules to enhance safety on Sea Point Promenade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/cape-town-sets-new-e-bike-rules-to-enhance-safety-on-sea-point",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}