July 20, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Inspect KZN Water Projects
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to conduct an oversight visit to inspect water projects in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Commends Progress in Masodi Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the progress made on the construction of Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Public Called to Protect Water Resources
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to take part in the Clear Rivers campaign to protect water resources in honour of former President Nelson… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation to Adopt Inzuzwenhle School in Honour of Mandela
In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, the Department of Water and Sanitation will on Tuesday formally adopt the Inzuzwenhle Full-Service School in Pietermaritzburg,… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Ethekwini to Repair Damaged Water Pump Station
eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says a permanent solution to fix a water pump station, which was destroyed by a fire in Ntuzuma, north of Durban, is on the cards. Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Water Customers Reminded of Planned Shutdown
Rand Water has reminded Johannesburg Water customers of the 58-hour planned water shutdown to be undertaken from Tuesday night to Friday morning. Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Residents Urged to Store Water Ahead of Rand Water Shutdown
Johannesburg Water has reminded its customers to store water from Sunday ahead of the planned Rand Water shutdown, which takes place from 11 - 13 July. Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: Tackling the Cholera Challenge
While government has admitted to having missed the mark in adequately resolving water challenges experienced by several communities around the country, action is being taken to… Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: Professionals in Water Space Make Waves
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has congratulated two of its young professionals for making it to the list of the 2023 Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans. Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll in SA Rises to 43
The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Water Supply System Reaches 90 Percent Capacity
The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has hit 90% capacity. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Government to Announce Interventions On Water Challenges Soon
The Department of water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will in the coming weeks announce measures to address the water challenges in the country per province. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Hammanskraal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is today visiting the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, following the cholera outbreak, which has claimed at least 26 lives countrywide. Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Report Shows Decline in Drinking Water Quality
The 2023 Blue Drop Watch Report has revealed that there has been a deterioration in drinking water quality since the last blue drop report was done. Read more »
South Africa: Ninety Municipalities Ordered to Address Water Challenges
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued non-compliance notices to 90 municipalities instructing them to correct the shortcomings identified in the Green Drop… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Measures Announced to Fix Water Pollution in Hammanskraal
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane have announced measures that will resolve the pollution of water sources in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Commits to Resolve Rustenburg Water, Sanitation Woes
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has assured residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, who are affected by sewer blockages and overflowing manholes,… Read more »
May 30, 2023
South Africa: North West Detects Two Cholera Cases
The North West Department of Health announced on Tuesday that it has recorded two laboratory-confirmed cases of Cholera, as government works around the clock to contain the… Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Source of Cholera Outbreak Under Way
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says an investigation is underway into the source or sources of the Cholera outbreak in the country. Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: Government Continues to Test All Possible Sources of Contamination After Cholera Outbreak
Cabinet says extensive work is underway to test all possible sources of contamination after the cholera outbreak that claimed 17 residents from Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Parliament Committee Weighs in On Hammanskraal Water Woes
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has warned that apportioning blame will delay progress in addressing the water problem in Hammanskraal, which might lead to further… Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 17 in Hammanskraal
The Gauteng Department of Health says the number of people, who have lost their lives following a cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, now stands at 17. Read more »
May 23, 2023
South Africa: Water Dept Intervenes in Hammanskraal Cholera Outbreak, Govt Says
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured the public that it is working on an integrated model to respond to the current cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of… Read more »
Southern Africa: South African President Turns Sod in Lesotho Water Project
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history, but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho… Read more »
May 21, 2023
South Africa: Hammanskraal Residents Warned Against Using Tap Water
The City of Tshwane has warned residents from Hammanskraal and surrounding areas not to use water from taps for drinking following the outbreak of gastrointestinal infection or… Read more »