The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the interventions in Matjhabeng, Maluti-a-Phofung, and Kopanong municipalities announced by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu. In terms of the Water Services Act, these...
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, has called on all South Africans to reduce water pollution and use the resource sparingly. This comes amid ongoing climate change effects, which have an impact on the country’s water supply....
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, has reiterated his commitment to assist Matjhabeng Local Municipality and other municipalities across the country in addressing challenges that hinder the provision of services to communities. This...
SRK Consulting recently completed a Global Land Outlook (GLO) study focused on Southern Africa. Conducted for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the report was published earlier this year. The UNCCD appointed SRK...
South Africa does not face a looming water crisis, it’s already happening. And it’s going to get a lot worse unless the government gives our ailing water infrastructure the urgent attention it requires, says Databuild CEO Morag Evans. South Africa...
The Minister of water and sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu, outlined the projects that will be embarked upon following the Department’s intervention in section 63 of the water services Act, 108 of 1997, in uMkhanyakude District...
The Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) have reportedly remained in a strong position this week, with some of thecritical dams within it remaining at firm levels. In comparison to last year at this time when the system (IVRS) hovered at 90.9%, its...
Speaking on municipalities’ failure to deliver basic water and sanitation services, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dikeledi Magadzi says municiplaities need to be engaged and assisted to ensure adherence to the national norms and...
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) together with its Technical Committee 147- Water (SABS/TC 147) has been working to revise and update the requirements of the national standard for drinking water in South Africa. The draft seventh...
