Where things stand — updated 30 October 2026 No new water restrictions have been announced for Cape Town yet. The City is considering precautionary restrictions from around 1 December 2026, after the national Department of Water and Sanitation warned that storage in...
On a hot summer day, an average uncovered pool can easily lose 100–250 litres of water, and a large one can lose 400 litres or more. Nobody sees it go. There’s no drip and no puddle. You just notice the level is down and reach for the hose again. Here’s...
Short answer: yes. A properly fitted solar bubble cover stops about 95% of the evaporation from your pool while it’s on. That figure isn’t from a cover manufacturer. It comes from an independent field study, and the real-world saving depends on one thing...
Drowning is often described as a silent killer, especially around home swimming pools where accidents happen quickly and without warning. It does not look like the dramatic scenes portrayed in movies. There is no splashing, no shouting for help, and often no visible...
Best Pool Covers for Safety: A Complete Guide for South African Homes Let’s face it—pools are as delightful as they are dangerous. Whether you’re splashing in the shallow end or floating on a summer day, owning a pool is fun. But it also comes with one crucial...
Winter is a good time to make minor renovations around the home and if you’re a pool owner, a great project to take on is the renovation of your pool area. Starting sooner rather than later will ensure that by the time summer comes, your outdoor entertainment...
Did you know, one of the biggest safety precautions to consider if you’re a pool owner is to install a pool fence? Thankfully the design of pool fences have come a long way from being an unsightly barrier that looked no different to burglar bars.While the design of...
Aqua-Net’s wide range of pool safety products will ensure hours of fun in and around the pool this summer. With over 40 years’ experience Aqua-Net is the trusted name in swimming pool safety in South Africa with a wide selection of safety products and expert,...
Bubble wrap your swimming pool and reap the benefits! The Aqua-Bubble Solar blanket is a product designed to increase water temperature, extend the swimming season, stop evaporation, save on electricity and reduce chemical usage. This locally manufactured Solar...
My son nearly drowned at the age of 3. We visited friends and they have a large swimming pool which is not covered. The children were playing around the pool, throwing toys into it and running up & down.We weren’t really worried, as we knew that we were...
