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.
South Africa has welcomed the African Union’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Water, an important recognition that water security is fundamental to achieving the continent’s developmental aspirations. Speaking at the inaugural...
As part of Heritage Month celebrations, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will hand over the prestigious World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) Award to the Orange-Vaal Water Users Association in Siyancuma Local Municipality, ZF...
In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain areas of the Eden...