During the global COVID-19 pandemic, access to clean water for hygiene, safe sanitation and basic healthcare is more critical than ever. Experts say hand washing is the first line of defense in preventing Coronavirus, but millions do not have access to soap and water. To take the discussion further we are joined by Robert Kampala who is a regional director of Water Aid Southern Africa.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is preparing for the imminent release of water from the Pongolapoort Dam in Jozini, northern KwaZulu-Natal. This follows weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused several dams in the region to...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the constitutionally mandated representative of South Africa’s municipalities, has noted with deep concern the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has today opened five (5) sluice gates at the Vaal Dam at hourly intervals, from 10:00 until 13:00, to gradually increase water outflows up to approximately 700 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) from 60...