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.
Construction of the Polihali Dam, the massive concrete-faced rockfill dam (CFRD) being constructed in the Lesotho eastern highlands under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is now 50% complete and is on track for the start of...
Water security and dignity enhancement were given a boost with the launch of Phase 1 and 2 of the Leeu Gamka water and sanitation infrastructure upgrade in Newton park and Welgemoed North funded by the Department in conjunction with Prince Albert...
Why resilient, decentralised and circular water infrastructure is key to South Africa’s water security. South Africa doesn’t have a water crisis on the horizon. It has one right now. Ageing pipes, rapid urbanisation, erratic rainfall,...