The Knysna Municipality has successfully completed the first phase of its upgrade project on the existing water network in the Heads area. The project, which cost more than R400 000, was rolled out in phases. The first phase included upgrades to...
Construction on the Turffontein storm water upgrade is nearing completion with Phase 1B already 80% complete. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) completed phase 1A and are busy with phase 1B of the project. The project is in line with the...
The City of Ekurhuleni is set implement an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) that will train water stewards. The programme will see 300 youth enter a three-year apprenticeship intended to create sustainable artisanal jobs and phase out...
The Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape is now home to one of the country’s largest pump and turbine stations which will be used for more than water reticulation. The facility, which is able to generate 57 kW with three turbines, will be...
Rand Water has urged water consumers within its area of supply to use water sparingly. This comes after technical challenges have reduced the capacity of one of the main engine rooms to 20%. “With temperatures expected to increase throughout our...
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest financial report has sparked concerns within the water stressed City of Cape Town. More than R1-billion in wasteful expenditure, and more than R4.9-billion in irregular spending was reflected by...
The City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee is set to embark on a multi-year project to more than double the current capacity of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, which will take place over the next six years, will improve the...
By Russell Dick* Water. In the last year, you’ve heard endless sound bites, read numerous articles, and had countless conversations with Capetonians and other affected stakeholders. So it’s likely that you already know this: there will never be any...
Was the Department of Water and Sanitation lax in dealing with Vaal River polluters? This is just one of several questions being asked by the Human Rights Commissions, as it probes the issue of raw sewerage running through this important water...
