South Africa could run out of water in 2030 unless stringent measures are taken to rehabilitate and preserve rivers and catchment areas. This was re-emphasised by Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu during AgriSA’s congress in Pretoria. Sisulu also delved into issues of regulation of water usage rights and pollution of resources by the mining sector.
The African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 held in Cape Town proved largely successful, raising US$10 billion in investment commitments for the continent. However, water infrastructure investment needs to be equally matched by investment in...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) urges all South Africans to roll up their sleeves and participate in cleaning polluted rivers as part of the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign. The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide...
Amid the annual dry season, many areas are bracing for worsening water shortages. In some areas, up to 70% of residents rely on rivers for their daily water needs, with no access to formal water services. However, in the rural community of Magwaza,...