South Africa’s water supply could face shortages in future similar to those in its power network, where utility Eskom is struggling to keep the lights on in Africa’s most advanced economy. Water utilities are under pressure after years...
An expert believes the water crisis could have been avoided had the government acted sooner. University of South Africa (Unisa) geography department lecturer Dr Anja du Plessis, told News24 the drought, caused primarily by the El Nino, was...
Pump selection is crucial to ensuring that the farmer’s irrigation design layout meets the precise requirements for the crop and optimises irrigation efficiency. These requirements are satisfied if the pump matches the irrigation system, flow...
The Harry Gwala District Municipality has announced major water restrictions as the drought intensifies in KwaZulu-Natal. Ixopo dam has become the latest to reach a critically low level of 30% and necessary restrictions in the distribution of water...
Over 500 local and international marine scientists and biologists met up last week in Port Edward in KwaZulu-Natal to share knowledge and experiences on the management and governance of the marine and coastal environment in the Western Indian Ocean...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), together with the Ngaka Modiri District Municipality and Sedibeng Water Board will roll out a R70 million bulk water supply project. This project aims to address the lack of water supply in the...
The City of Cape Town will partner with the Centre of Expertise (COE) as a means to stay up to date with innovations in water and sanitation best practice. This non-profit company (NPC) focuses on identifying innovative technology and expertise...
Rand Water has called on all residents to use water sparingly as persistent high temperatures in the utility’s area of supply continue to strain its bulk water supply system. According to Rand Water the lack of rainfall in Gauteng is exacerbating...
A recent collaboration between the uMshwathi local municipality and a South African environmental organisation represents a constructive step forward towards securing the uMngeni and uMvoti water catchment’s ecological infrastructure. Under the...
