Despite the severe drought that has hit most parts of South Africa, Xanthia remains a success story as its water project nears 98% completion. Ensconced in the rolling hills of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, the impoverished village boasts a...
South Africa’s water supply could face shortages in future similar to those in its power network, where utility Eskom is struggling to keep the lights on in Africa’s most advanced economy. Water utilities are under pressure after years...
A total of R150 million is required to complete the ongoing refurbishment of the Deneysville Waste Water Treatment Works Project in the Free State, says Water and Sanitation Director General Margaret-Ann Diedericks. The additional funds are in...
Water shortages will soon be a distant memory for the community of Colesberg in the Northern Cape thanks to the R153 million Colesberg Bulk Water Supply Scheme. The Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane will officially hand over the...
A new agreement on the United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will have broad implications for most universal processes, from economic development to energy governance, peace building, trade and biodiversity. In an opinion piece...
Work on the latest editions of the Blue and Green Drop Reports has been completed and is expected to be released by end of September 2015. “The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane is currently considering the reports with the view...
The water level at Hazelmere Dam has dropped to 33 percent of its capacity, which is a cause for concern considering that only 18 percent of that water is usable while 15 percent is mud. The lack of rain in spring and summer has contributed to the...
The Homevale waste water treatment works (WWTW), in the Northern Cape, have undergone a significant upgrade to address the critical needs of the population growth in the area, whilst ensuring that the surrounding environment is not compromised. The...
Mhlathuze Water’s new CEO, Attwell Sibusiso Makhanya, has known the hardship of being without water – these formative experiences have fuelled his commitment to ensure ongoing excellence at the KwaZulu-Natal utility. “Growing up, my siblings and I...
