The Umgeni River is the main water source for communities living around KwaXimba, in Cato Ridge outside Durban . The KwaXimba community is being warned to stay away from a local stream. This comes after revelations that the river has been contaminated.
Marked annually on 22 March, World Water Day highlights the importance of water in all its forms – from oceans and glaciers to river systems and wetlands. As the lifeblood of our planet, water sustains ecosystems, economies, and communities. This...
Globally, 3.4 billion people lack safe sanitation, and untreated wastewater continues to pollute rivers and groundwater. Since 1977, BORDA (Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association) has worked to close this gap in over 25 countries....
The City of Cape Town’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years, according to an analysis undertaken. This assessment was part of a package of...