At least 13% of South Africa’s water supply stems from groundwater, yet scientists are still unearthing new insight into this precious yet oft hidden resource. The latest offering, published earlier this year by the Water Research Commission (WRC),...
Since democratisation of the country in 1994, groundwater’s role in South Africa has undergone a major change. Previously an undervalued resource is generally seen as private, groundwater has gained national recognition as a major life-giving...
Groundwater has always been critically important to human society and ecosystems, but it hasn’t been fully recognised. To help countries with high water security risks, groundwater should be at the heart of sustainable development policymaking....
The Department of Water and Sanitation in Limpopo has urged stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector to work hand in glove with the government in finding practical and lasting solutions to water and sanitation challenges in the province....
