The City of Cape Town has been faced criticism for disconnecting the water supply of Khayelitsha residents despite their pleas to be allowed to use their taps to maintain hygiene during the Covid-19 crisis. According to IOL, GOOD secretary-general...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA)says the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in South Africa has once again highlighted the dangers that the country’s lacking water infrastructure pose for the most vulnerable in our...
There is another crisis looming: that of water scarcity. On 22 March every year the South African government adopts World Water Day as a time to underline the importance of water. “After a very somber week, government and the private sector need to...
As the world observes world water day, Mothotlung residents have been without water for the past week. World Water Day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of fresh water resources. Source: SABC Digital...
The United Nations launched a report which asserts that reducing the impacts of climate change will require major shifts in the way water resources are used. The flagship report was launched on World Water Day. World Water Day, held on 22 March...
The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation will increase the provision of water and sanitation in high-density public areas, informal settlements and rural areas in response to coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, Minister of Human...
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu , together with the Netherlands Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Han Peters, officially signed a Blue Deal South Africa Project. The Blue Deal Project aims to enhance access to...
Corruption in the water sector has been found to be systematic. This is according to a report by Corruption Watch and Water Integrity Network which was launched in Johannesburg. Source:...
Corruption in South Africa’s water sector has put the country’s water security at risk, according to a new report. The report, titled “Money Down the Drain: Corruption in South Africa’s Water Sector”, highlights how...
