The Board of uMngeni-uThukela Water has appointed Mr Sandile Psychology Mkhize as the Chief Executive of the water utility with effect from Monday, 1 July 2024. Mr Mkhize, a seasoned leader in both the public and private sectors, brings a wealth of...
Generally speaking, water management disaster scenarios in water-challenged countries such as South Africa present one of three problems: too little, too much or too dirty. SRK Consulting senior technologist and disaster management consultant...
Many South Africans open their taps without any prior knowledge of how the water in fact gets there. In an effort to spread awareness of how residents receive their water Johannesburg Water held a tour of how their Randburg system works, whilst...
As Randwater sets out to begin its renovation project, Johannesburg Water unveils its plan to improve its system. By Duncan Nortier Maintenance and upgrades are words that South Africans love to hear, and Johannesburg Water has decided to...
Part of Randwater’s ongoing maintenance is to look at the efficiency of existing infrastructure and ensure that it meets the current demand, not the demand it was planned for. One such project is connecting the existing reservoirs at their...
Randwater will begin its massive infrastructure maintenance project in Johannesburg on the 22nd of June, this maintenance is crucial and ahead of the planned commencement, Johannesburg Water held a media briefing to show how it will handle the...
Professor Loreta Feris does not mince her words, the water sector needs to change its approach to regulation if it sincerely wants to “turn the tide.” By Duncan Nortier Prof Feris has had a vast career starting with her BA in law at Stellenbosch in...
South Africa’s non-revenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment. “Water management is everyone’s problem,” highlights...
Founded in 1886, Johannesburg began as a mining shanty town. An increasing concern over water followed the euphoria from the discovery of gold. In 1903, Rand Water was formed by individuals and institutions who instead of pursing riches,...
