The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it welcomes the declaration made by the Minister of Co- operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Zuma, to declare South Africa as national disaster area. The declaration was made due to the impact of persisting drought conditions in many parts of the country.
In South Africa, water is not merely a utility; it is a constitutional promise. Section 27 of the Bill of Rights explicitly guarantees that ‘everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.’ Yet, as the latest regulatory audits...
The City of Johannesburg marks a major milestone in strengthening its water infrastructure with the official launch of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower, part of a broader programme to stabilise supply and build long-term resilience across the...
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year, achieving 94,1% capital spend of R3,741 billion – the largest municipal water infrastructure investment in Africa....