The Eastern Cape has kept the lights on in four defaulting municipalities by paying Eskom with money meant for building water infrastructure in an area now devastated by drought. Days later, the municipality, which was due to have got the money to...
The Knysna Municipality is urging residents and businesses to reduce consumption to avoid water shedding. “While our area has received quite a bit of rain, it has been very inconsistent, with long, dry periods in between. The Greater Knysna area is...
Next time someone nags you about hogging the loo, just tell them you’re helping to keep the national power grid stable. This is because at least two power stations in the country are using treated effluent for cooling, News24 reports. This...
Joburg’s financial health is in such a good state, international rating agencies such as Fitch and Moody’s have given the city a positive review. Unveiling Joburg’s 2014/2015 annual report last week, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance,...
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has called on all African states to move swiftly, so that the agreement on climate change can come into effect to unlock the wealth of nations and save the planet. Speaking...
The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry initiated the Blue Drop Certification Programme on 11 September 2008 with the objective of making sure that the quality of drinking water can be managed effectively. The Blue Drop programme has put in...
The creation of South Africa’s first ‘green city’ is the result of the largest mixed-use precinct ever to be built in Tshwane. With the construction of Menlyn Maine, the traditionally residential suburb of Menlyn in Pretoria East has undergone a...
Water shedding has recently gained much attention in the media highlighting the importance of delivering potable water to municipalities effectively, safely and efficiently. The following panel discussion explores the implications of water delivery...
“Current drought conditions in Southern Africa mean that effective water efficiency technology is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a ‘need to have,” says  Malcolm Corns, brand product manager: Davey Water Products, Safequip. To what...
