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.
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As South Africa enters its high-demand summer season, the Water Research Commission (WRC) is warning: the country’s water challenge is not just about drought or aging pipes, it’s about behaviour and timely action. Municipalities are currently...
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has welcomed the Department of Water and Sanitation’s decision to allocate an additional R317 million in water infrastructure grants to...