With the country caught in the grip of a drought and conditions of extreme water scarcity, the Department of Water and Sanitation plans to build a R2 billion pipeline from the Gariep Dam to the Mangaung Municipality in the Free State. Minister...
The Water Institute of Southern Africa (Wisa) has called on citizens to stop playing the blame game and work together when it comes to the country’s water crisis. Wisa chief executive Lester Goldman on Monday said discussions and frustrations...
According to the latest data released by the Department of Water Affairs’ (DWA) “Weekly State of the Reservoirs” report, the reserves of water storage facilities nationwide have dropped from 76,8% full in 2014, to just 65,3% full as of 2 November...
The more than 20 water pipes which burst around Cape Town on Tuesday were indicative of “normal wear and tear”, a city official said. “Although it is unusual for so many faults to occur at the same time, this is not indicative of anything other...
