While the annually utilizable groundwater resources in South Africa are in the same order of magnitude as the surface water sources – 7 000 to 10 000 million m³/a – at this point only 20% of this volume is used. “This figure presents a large unused...
Process plants – whether water or wastewater – are reliant on various technologies for successful production. The reality is that these technologies are often forced to work under extremely harsh conditions. Related products such as pipes, pumps...
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) is appalled at the current levels of pollution in the following three water sources, the Grootbrak River, in Evander/Embalenhle, the Waterval River, in Leandra/Lebogang, and the...
As part of the City of Cape Town’s commitment to being a Caring City, with what has been termed a particular focus on redress, the City’s Utility Services Directorate has over the last few weeks, completed the installation of over 280 full flush...
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in the Western Cape Region is calling on residents and people engaged in assortment of activities near dams to be cautious as dams, canals and reservoirs in the province are at full capacity due to the...
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in the Western Cape Region has called on residents near dams to be cautious as dams, canals and reservoirs in the province are at full capacity due to the persistent heavy rains.The soil in the Western Cape is...
“Since its inception the Women in Water Awards programme has reached many milestones in empowering women whilst preserving our precious natural resource,” said Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, while...
“When the entire scheme is completed, it will provide water services to over 281 864 people within the service area and reduce the water backlog in the District Municipality by 30%,” said Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, at...
Ideally, engineering teams should reflect the accepted international municipal and utility ratio of six engineering professionals per 100 000 inhabitants. However, in South Africa’s best case scenario – larger cities and towns – municipalities had...
