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Tempers flare at Cape Town water collection point

Cape Town redirects funds to water projects

Tensions are mounting at a natural spring in Cape Town that is popular with residents who have to contend with water restrictions due to severe drought, the city council said yesterday.

A fight broke out and one person was arrested by police earlier in the week in long queues at the Newland spring, southeast of the city centre, and local residents have complained of traffic gridlock.

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