In the words of Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina, South Africa is a water-scarce country. We are facing many challenges in this sector and the question people ask is will we have water by 2030?” A frightening question, a sobering...
The bucket system, a toilet that requires the physical removal of the bucket to clean it, still plagues South Africa. To some, it is a symbol of old apartheid rule, while to others it is a symbol of how far we still have to go. by Duncan Nortier...
While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship...
Minister Pemmy Majodina prioritizes infrastructure investment, sustainable resource use, and effective water management. Building on her predecessor’s reforms, she aims to secure water as both a fundamental right and a catalyst for economic...
Randwater maintenance has kicked off in Johannesburg, Tswane, and Ekuhurleni, this planned maintenance project is a necessary step in both keeping up with demand and planning for the future. By Duncan Nortier While the planned maintenance comes...
Many South Africans open their taps without any prior knowledge of how the water in fact gets there. In an effort to spread awareness of how residents receive their water Johannesburg Water held a tour of how their Randburg system works, whilst...
Randwater will begin its massive infrastructure maintenance project in Johannesburg on the 22nd of June, this maintenance is crucial and ahead of the planned commencement, Johannesburg Water held a media briefing to show how it will handle the...
A catchment management agency (CMA) is responsible for managing water resources at the catchment level. Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu announced the launch of four catchment management agencies that will oversee the major water...
