The South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (SASTEP) is a national system of #innovation platform that seeks fast-track the adoption of innovative and emerging #sanitation technologies in South Africa through fostering local...
At least 13% of South Africa’s water supply stems from groundwater, yet scientists are still unearthing new insight into this precious yet oft hidden resource. The latest offering, published earlier this year by the Water Research Commission (WRC),...
Minister of Water and Sanitation Gugile Nkwinti has singled out pollution as the biggest threat to the South Africa’s water quality. “A resolution to the thousands of informal settlements that stretch along South Africa’s rivers must be considered...
Speaking at the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) 2018 Conference, two well-known environmental activists in the water sector spoke on the sustainable future of water and advocated for integrated planning that adapts to the new normal, and...
Industry experts from around the country gathered in Ekurhuleni this week, under the theme “Adapting to the New Normal”, to discuss the impact changing weather patterns are having on the worlds water supply. Speaking at the Water Research...
By Dr Jo Burgess South Africa’s current drought affects people at home, but more important to our economy is the damage to businesses that you might not expect to be affected. The Western Cape is not the only place in trouble, and as a new El Niño...
Providing support to upskill female entrepreneurs in the water sector is being is one of GIBB Engineering’s latest commitments. The company recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the South African Water Research Commission (WRC) to...
Water experts have been increasingly pressured to think outside the box to devise solutions to help South Africa deal with its water crisis. The Water Research Commission (WRC) is one body in particular that has contributed significantly to coming...
By Dr Sudhir Pillay On 19 November, the world celebrates World Toilet Day – a day officially recognised by the United Nations to promote awareness and inspire the world to tackle the global sanitation crisis. This year’s theme for World Toilet Day...