There’s disagreement over the quality of water in Hammanskraal, with the City of Tshwane insisting it’s safe to drink. But the Human Rights Commission told residents at a community meeting, that it isn’t. The HRC says it intervened after receiving complaints from residents.
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga faces a major water shortfall, but through disciplined funding, infrastructure projects, and community engagement, it is steadily improving supply, sanitation, and compliance – showing how...
Eighteen rural mountain communities in Lesotho have formally complained about Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The massive project, a joint scheme with South Africa, will supply water to Gauteng and generate electricity for...
At a media briefing held on 5 September 2025, the MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, addressed the ongoing water and sanitation challenges facing Johannesburg residents. Acknowledging widespread frustration, Cllr...