Bokaa and Letsibogo dams are currently at their lowest water levels in five years. According to the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), Letsibogo Dam’s level decreased by 46% between June 2011 and June 2012, making it the worst recorded...
This year’s World Environment Day (WED) celebrations in South Africa comes after the National Treasury allocated R800 million for the Green Fund over the next two financial years, which represents a critical resource mechanism to achieve a...
Have people have ever been in desperate need of a water solution when the clean supply runs out? Those who have can agree it’s no walk in the park. Finding, cleaning, and storing quality water is a daunting task, and the article said...
Everyone needs water in sufficient quantity and portable quality to live a healthy life. The many uses of water are directly related to the economic, social mental and physical health of the world’s population. Almost two billion people drink water...
A team of skilled professionals completing missions for communities that need them most, have brought permanent fresh water to more than 100 000 people in Mooiplaas, near Pretoria. The permanent borehole connection was made possible by a team...
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, the best performing municipality in KwaZulu-Natal with regard to Blue Drop accreditation, has made the news yet again. Following the Blue Drop Awards on 7 May, the municipality has announced that it has...
Rapid global urbanisation means governments are reassessing how to meet increased urban densities while creating vibrant, healthy and sustainable environments. The provision of basic services to South Africa’s citizens is a key focus of our...
The Bethlehem hydro project obtained the first, non-consumptive, water-use licence for a hydro power station under the Water Act. Water&Sanitation Africa looks at the highlights of this groundbreaking project. The Bethlehem hydro is a truly...
The full-supply capacity (106 m3) and level of some of South Africa’s dams, as at 30 August 2010. Limpopo Hartbeespoort (NW) (186.44) 98.3% Olifantsnek (NW) (13.67) 99.4% Buffelspoort (NW) (10.25) 100.4% Bospoort (NW) (15.79) 94.1% Lindleyspoort...
