The Umgeni River is the main water source for communities living around KwaXimba, in Cato Ridge outside Durban . The KwaXimba community is being warned to stay away from a local stream. This comes after revelations that the river has been contaminated.
With droughts, floods, and ageing infrastructure straining supply, safeguarding South Africa’s water resources is critical. The Borehole Water Association (BWA) says responsibly drilled and managed boreholes are vital to easing the nation’s ongoing...
Across Africa, farmers rely on water from dams to irrigate their crops through periods of drought. However, farmers and water managers often struggle to accurately estimate and monitor the available water in dams. To address the challenge,...
The newly established Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA) seeks to unite the sector in tackling its most pressing financial, operational, and governance challenges. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Ramateu Monyokolo –...