The International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on climate change has come in handy for South African communities that are trying to stop global oil company Shell from drilling for oil and gas off the coast. The opinion, handed down...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Western Cape Provincial Government, and Witzenberg Local Municipality convened a constructive engagement on 24 December 2025, with the Witzenberg Justice Coalition (WJC) to deliberate on measures...
Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation wishes all water users a prosperous and safe new season. Further, DWS urges all users of water to conserve water. The hydrological report of 29 December indicates a notable decline in few dam levels...
Growing up in a rural community with no access to safe drinking water and sanitation services, Dr. Esper Ncube knew the daily burden of fetching water long before she knew the science behind it. She recalls waking up before dawn to join other women...
