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) will host its annual Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) in Boksburg, Gauteng. Set to be held from 5–11 October 2025, the programme is aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders in the...
The rapidly declining number of the Tradouw or Barrydale redfin fish is raising concerns about the quantity and quality of water in the Langeberg Mountain catchment in the Western Cape. To address this, a three-year WWF Nedbank Green Trust project...
Groundwater is an invisible resource and is misunderstood. It accounts for 13% of South Africa’s water use, yet half of the country’s municipalities, particularly those in drier areas, are reliant on it for their water supply. Despite being the...