A total of R126 billion is needed to fund new infrastructure to revive SA’s dwindling water resources. However, endemic corruption in project development and drought has rendered the country among the 30 driest in the world. This is what President...
The Department of Water and Sanitation estimates that South Africans lose 37% to 41% of our available water to leaks at an estimated cost of R6-billion a year. eNCA took a look at the country’s water woes in a special debate. Source:...
We sat down with Chief Executive of Umgeni Water Thami Hlongwa at the 83rd IMESA Conference to talk about the importance of Umgeni Water’s involvement in an engineering...
No value chain is stronger than its weakest link, and this is particularly true for the water sector – the value chain consisting of upstream supply chain, operations and downstream product use. But can a weak link be strengthened through...
The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu is expected to launch the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan on Thursday. The Master Plan will set out short, medium and long-term plans to ensure water security for...
It is said 70% of South Africa’s water goes to agricultural use. This as water scarcity is a topic constantly on our lips these days, will water restrictions be our only saving grace? Source:...
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel was replenished with water following its draining for routine inspection and maintenance at the start of the work last month. The refill of the tunnel, which is well within schedule, follows the completion...
Nov 19, 2019
After much consideration and in the interest of your safety, we are excited to announce that The Water Show Africa is going virtual. Coming to your screens on 24 November 2020, The Water Show Africa will be a one-day virtual conference and...
The Department of Water and Sanitation in the Northern Cape welcomes the recent rains in the province, however, more rains are needed to break the back of the drought. The Minister of the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation...
