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Johannesburg Water efforts during the water crisis

Jun 10, 2025 | City of Johannesburg Gauteng Metropolitan Municipalities South Africa

Johannesburg’s Problems Can Be Solved – But It’s A Long Journey to Fix South Africa’s Economic Powerhouse

This article was originally published by The Conversation South African president Cyril Ramaphosa met senior leaders of Johannesburg and Gauteng, the province it’s located in, in March 2025 to discuss ways to arrest the steep decline in South...

Jun 9, 2025 | City of Johannesburg Industry Insight

Johannesburg Water’s PRV Programme: Managing Pressure, Reducing Losses

This programme, part of Johannesburg Water’s ongoing Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Programme (WCWDM), is designed to alleviate strain on the city’s water supply networks. A critical component of this effort is the maintenance and...

Jun 5, 2025 | City of Cape Town Construction Housing Press Releases

Mayor Gives Green Light To Controversial Bo-Kaap Hotel

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has confirmed the decision by the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal to approve the development on Buitengracht Street. The original plan, for nine storeys, was opposed by residents of the historic suburb. The...

Water Emergency due to lack of municipal service

Jun 4, 2025 | Metropolitan Municipalities Press Releases Water

Bylaws Ignored, Infrastructure Neglected: AWSISA Warns of Escalating Water Emergency

South Africa’s water security is being undermined not only by climate-related pressures but also by the failure of many municipalities to maintain critical infrastructure and enforce water-related bylaws. While water boards – members of the...