Water supply

Mar 30, 2026 | Africa Press Releases Sustainability Water supply

Handpumps Bring Water To Rural African Communities, But Many Are Broken – Study Models How Best To Maintain Them

In rural sub-Saharan Africa, access to clean drinking water often depends on a simple technology: the handpump. These manually operated systems pump water out of the ground for more than 184 million people. Yet despite their importance, research...

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Mar 30, 2026 | City of Cape Town Press Releases Water supply

Temporary Water Supply Disruption At Cape Town Airport

The Cape Town International Airport is experiencing a temporary water supply disruption due to ongoing municipal repair work outside the airport precinct. “While airport operations continue, contingency measures are in place to support passengers...

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Mar 30, 2026 | Press Releases Water supply Western Cape

Leeu Gamka Phase 1 And 2 Project Launched To Boost Water Supply And Enhance Dignity

Water security and dignity enhancement were given a boost with the launch of Phase 1 and 2 of the Leeu Gamka water and sanitation infrastructure upgrade in Newton park and Welgemoed North funded by the Department in conjunction with Prince Albert...

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Mar 23, 2026 | Limpopo Press Releases Water supply

Ga-Seakamela Community Get Water Supply Relief From The Completed Avon Water Project Handed Over By DWS To Capricorn District In Limpopo

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has successfully handed over the completed Avon Water Project in Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the...

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