Today’s question to the major political parties deals with our polluted water systems. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March and sent follow-up queries to those who did not respond. Some have...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is pleased with rains received in and around Cape Town at the beginning of the week and hopes that the downpours will recharge dams in the nearby catchments. The DWS Western Cape weekly dam hydrological...
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, and the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr. Cilliers Brink agreed on a proposal for a joint project to resolve the current water challenges in Hammanskraal. The agreement was reached in...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) published a notice for comments on draft regulations on Government Gazette Notice No. 48294 on 24 March 2023, opening a 60-day window for interested parties and individuals to submit written comments....
The South African steel industry is a vital contributor to the country’s infrastructure development and economic growth, says Charles Dednam, Secretary General of the South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI). The industry includes the...
The eThekwini Municipality executive council has approved the City’s water and sanitation turnaround strategy – aimed at addressing various water and sanitation issues The municipality said that its water and sanitation unit developed an...
Access to water is a basic human right, as emphasised by World Water Day on 22 March, which focuses on solving the global water and sanitation crisis. “If you touch on the community aspect, load shedding is an inconvenience, but as soon as you do...
The Department of Water and Sanitation is moving with speed in its efforts to reconfigure its water boards to fast-track the provision of water and sanitation services to all. Minister Senzo Mchunu reiterated this initiative before a virtual Water...
The average water consumption in South Africa is 237 litres per person per day comparing poorly with the global average of approximately 173 litres. By Heman Kassan, Chief Commercial Officer of Technodyn International In a country that has been...