Gauteng’s water supply has been a topic of concern throughout 2024 since Rand Water’s October announcement that water supply might face critical issues if demand and usage do not decrease there has been increasing scrutiny of the water board and...
On this World Toilet Day, 19th November, we must learn from the recent consequences of climate change, both floods and droughts, which disrupt health and sanitation, vital aspects of modern civilisation. Many people call our current situation a...
The rapid pace of urbanisation, combined with population growth, extreme climatic events such as flooding, and water insecurity due to drought, non-revenue water losses, poor resource management, and aging infrastructure, necessitates a shift...
Smart cities come with a host of benefits, not the least among them is the social benefit. With many examples to draw from the question remains: What unique challenges do South African cities face when trying to make a city smart? By Duncan Nortier...
Minister Pemmy Majodina prioritizes infrastructure investment, sustainable resource use, and effective water management. Building on her predecessor’s reforms, she aims to secure water as both a fundamental right and a catalyst for economic...
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...
Professor Hamanth Kasan, president-elect of the International Water Association (IWA) opened the #WISA2024 conference with a keynote speech titled, “Turning the Tide: Global perspectives for sustainable water and sanitation services delivery”...
An annual United Nations event, World Environment Day on 5 June promotes global environmental awareness. In acknowledgement of its importance, Elisabeth Nortje, Associate Director: Environment, Africa, and Jonathan Schroder, Water Resources...
Earth Day on 22 April is an annual global event to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. While the detrimental effects that greenhouse gas emissions have on our planet are widely recognised, not enough is known about the...
