The Department of Water and Sanitation says the army’s work to rehabilitate the Vaal River system continues. This comes amid allegations that work has been halted due to a lack of funds. More than 200 soldiers were deployed to fix the contaminated Vaal River system in 2018. While there has been some progress, those living on the banks of the Vaal are still bearing the brunt.
“Assets are under threat due to lack of water, and this is often compounded by the fact that municipal fire services lack basic equipment like ladders, platforms and rescue vehicles,” adds Engelbrecht. Maintenance of fire hydrants Like most water...
As South Africa’s largest development finance institution, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) showcases how funding can unlock opportunities while also revealing persistent hurdles in water and sanitation investment. “Established in 1940,...
The Limpopo Provincial Government has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to assist various areas affected by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the province – including in the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn...