The Department of Water and Sanitation estimates that South Africans lose 37% to 41% of our available water to leaks at an estimated cost of R6-billion a year. eNCA took a look at the country’s water woes in a special debate.
At a media briefing held on 5 September 2025, the MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Jack Sekwaila, addressed the ongoing water and sanitation challenges facing Johannesburg residents. Acknowledging widespread frustration, Cllr...
South Africa’s ongoing water crisis has been primarily linked to inadequate infrastructure, climate change, and governance issues. However, an increasingly significant yet frequently ignored contributor is vandalism, which plays a major role...
The 18th of September is World Water Monitoring Day, held each year to promote public awareness around the importance of water quality by involving communities in water testing and monitoring. “Community participation is essential to preserving...