There’s disagreement over the quality of water in Hammanskraal, with the City of Tshwane insisting it’s safe to drink. But the Human Rights Commission told residents at a community meeting, that it isn’t. The HRC says it intervened after receiving complaints from residents.
South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. As dams run low, taps run dry, and communities struggle, a powerful...
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has in recent weeks conducted oversight visits to several key water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the country. On 9 October 2025, the committee toured the Central Basin Acid Mine...
De facto reuse is defined as the unplanned or incidental presence of treated wastewater in a water supply source, and the use thereof as a drinking water supply source. This can negatively impact end-users, affecting health and causing aesthetic...