Disgruntled residents in QwaQwa marched over poor service delivery. They said that their taps have run dry and are pleading with government for assistance. Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu was expected to meet with residents last week, but she was a no show.
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...
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...
The Sunday Times article “Splashing out, Dry Taps as Water Boards drown in excess”, published on Sunday 7 September 2025, contains statements that represent a misleading picture of the seven water boards and the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority...