Water sources

Aug 26, 2026 | City of Cape Town Press Releases Water sources

Macpherson Impressed With The Cape Flats Aquifer Model

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Project is an innovation he wants other municipalities to replicate. The Minister said this while on a site visit to the project on the sidelines of the...

Apr 30, 2026 | City of Johannesburg Water sources

A Right Step In The Right Direction: The New Brixton Reservoir Complex Adds To Johannesburg’s Water Security

The City of Johannesburg marks a major milestone in strengthening its water infrastructure with the official launch of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower, part of a broader programme to stabilise supply and build long-term resilience across the...

Romanskolk, a farm near Brandvlei in the study area, showing what drought looks like. Courtesy Danita Hohne

Mar 23, 2026 | Press Releases South Africa Water sources

A Water Solution For Drought‑prone South Africa: We Designed Systems To Replenish Aquifers Simply And Cheaply In Five Towns

South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns, especially in the western and central parts of the country, rely on water from aquifers that they pump out of the ground (groundwater). A rural dam of brown, muddy water, about...