Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has appealed to the Vaal community not to vandalise infrastructure around the Vaal river system. At least 200 soldiers were deployed to repair waste water treatment plants in the area in 2018. The Ekurhuleni Water Care Company will now take over the rehabilitation project.
Within any water system, there will be some leakage. One of the tasks of water demand management is to address the leaks responsibly, ensuring that this loss is kept to a minimum, and fix any excess bursts and leakages. The International Water...
The recent heavy rains in the Tzaneen Dam catchment have led to the dam spilling which has raised numerous concerns. Several reports on social media platforms are circulating, claiming structural damage at the Tzaneen Dam wall. The Raising of...
A water tank collapsed in the Sol Plaatje municipality on the 5th of February 2026, bringing attention to the precarious nature of water in South Africa, away from major metros. As communities increasingly rely on water storage for supply, the...