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.
Between 27 January 2026 and 1 February 2026, several electro-mechanical failures occurred at Rand Water’s Palmiet and Zuikerbosch pumpstations, as well as a huge pipe burst at the Rand Water Klipfontein reservoir. These disruptions caused a severe...
An excessively wet season. A major pump breakdown. An unexpected pocket of groundwater. Mines plan for water management and outfit their sites appropriately. But water conditions can vary significantly over the life of a mining operation, making it...
On-site water storage has become a necessity for many sectors such as retail, mining, and agriculture. Whether the water is used for backup, daily operations, or part of the operations, finding the right, robust water storage has become essential....