The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal in the Gauteng province, as well as in Limpopo and the Free State resulting in the tragic loss of 23 lives, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of reliable water infrastructure. “Access...
The Department of Water and Sanitation in Eastern Cape has urged residents in the province to continue using water sparing even as the overall water storage capacity remains above average, with a minimal decrease from last week’s 78.5% to 78.0% in...
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, together with the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink announced that they will work together to fix the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works in Hammanskraal. The Minister and...
Bringing together government, academia, scientists, business and citizen activists to collaborate on solutions could go a long way towards alleviating a water and wastewater crisis in South Africa. This is according to water and wastewater...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided the public with clarity regarding questions that are being raised regarding drinking water quality in South Africa. This comes after the outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal in the City of...
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, and the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr. Cilliers Brink agreed on a proposal for a joint project to resolve the current water challenges in Hammanskraal. The agreement was reached in...
In continuous efforts to ensure a water-secure South Africa, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu will converge leading water experts in the country in a National Ministerial Water Sector Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, 25 May...
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has noted, with great concern, the outbreak of Cholera in Hammanskraal and conveys his condolences to families who have lost their loved ones due to the outbreak. Mchunu also wishes a speedy recovery to...
The two Deputy Ministers for the Department of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala have reinforced the government’s commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified sanitation for all, as mandated by the...