What Happens When Cape Town Runs Out of Water?

Cape Town is currently suffering from a water crisis as a result of drought and an increased population over the past three years. It was predicted that the city would run out of freshwater at some point in 2018 reaching a dreaded "Day Zero." Officials have limited water usage with the hope that this will suspend or at least delay the countdown. Resident Ray De Vries talks about some of the more serious complications that could result if and when that day arrives in this short from filmmaker Jamie Hancock The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the world and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.