South Africa’s water and sanitation systems are buckling under the weight of collapsing infrastructure, weak governance, and financial mismanagement. Municipalities owe over R28 billion to water boards. Non-revenue water exceeds 40% in many areas....
The countdown has begun! WASTE 360, the must-attend event for waste and environmental professionals across Southern Africa, is almost here. Hosted by the Eastern Cape Branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), this...
As we celebrate Earth Day – with climate change front of mind – it is critical to appreciate that water is at the centre of how the planet is being impacted, and how we need to respond. Water and climate change are inextricably linked, according to...
The rising dam levels resulting from heavy inflows into the Vaal Dam from the upstream catchment has necessitated the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to activate more controlled water releases in the Vaal River System today. As such, two...
