South Africa is losing 37% of water through leaks, which amounts to R7 billion a year. In Tshwane, water leaks are costing the municipality over R300 million. To combat this, the Department of Water Affairs has initiated the War on Leaks project....
The first phase of the Mokolo and Crocodile Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP), which will provide water to the Medupi power station, is behind schedule. There have been delays on both the pipeline and the pump-station components of the project...
Delivering her State of the Province Address, North West Premier Thandi Modise said significant progress has been made in increasing the number of households with access to clean running water, sanitation facilities and electricity. Modise said the...
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) has warned AfriFourm that its water testing initiative carries the possibility of a legal challenge and the potential to mislead the public about the true nature of water services regulation and performance...
Nestle is working with the Department of Water Affairs to determine how large quantities of coffee creamer landed up on the Mooi River in the Cape Province, turning the water white. The Department has assured the community of Tlokwe that the...
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) plans to consolidate its 12 water boards into nine regional water utilities. The change is yet to be gazetted and may take several years to implement. Some water boards will be merged while others will have...
Measuring and metering of irrigation water will not only improve regulation of agricultural water use in South Africa, but it will also boost farmers’ profits. This is according to the Water Research Commission (WRC), which has invested in...
Earth sciences and water consultancy Umvoto Africa is undertaking a two-year study funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC) to examine rural attitudes towards climate change and how the rural communities can increase their resilience. A pilot...
A third pipe has been installed to increase the flow of water to the recently troubled Madibeng area. The 600mm diameter pipe will increase the water flow up to 750m³ pumped per hour. “Upon switch on [last Thursday], the needs of more communities...
