April 15
South Africa: Human Rights Commission Calls for Submissions On Gauteng Water Crisis
The public has until 30 April to make submissions. Hearings are planned for May. Read more »
Lesotho: The Boatmen of Lesotho - a Lifeline for Villagers
These boats are an essential mode of transport, ferrying people across the Senqu River in Qacha's Nek Read more »
April 14
South Africa: Sewage Treatment Collapsing in Tshwane
The Department of Water and Sanitation has given the City 60 days from 31 March to come up with a plan Read more »
April 10
South Africa: A Billion Tiny Insects Are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth
350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible Read more »
April 09
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Dam Levels Drop Below 30%
Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Villagers Still Waiting for Water From Boreholes Installed in 2015
Joe Gqabi District Municipality says delays are partly the result of foreign funding processes Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Households Set Up Their Own Network to Deal With the Water Crisis
Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Johannesburg Sewerage Treatment Fails Green Drop Assessment
Metro has dropped from 91% in 2011 to below 50% Read more »
April 03
South Africa: Take Me to the River - Baptisms in Joburg's Polluted Water
Years of systemic failures have poisoned the Klip River Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Water Corruption - Hundreds of Cases Referred for Prosecution, but No Arrests
MPs concerned that criminals are getting away with large-scale fraud and corruption over water and sanitation projects Read more »
South Africa: Kokstad's R137-Million Toilet Project Plagued By Broken Pipes and Lack of Water
Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1,451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but GroundUp found many toilets were not working Read more »
March 25
South Africa: 'We Can Go Weeks Without Water, and No One Seems to Care'
Elderly residents of Lehae in Johannesburg battle to fetch water Read more »
South Africa: Durban Flood Victims Left Without Power
Families caught up in battle over rents and rates Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Major Eastern Cape Water Projects Stalled Over Battle With Small Businesses
Two Whittlesea water treatment works were set to benefit nearly 30 villages Read more »
South Africa: Cederberg Municipality Battles to Keep Up With Sprawling Informal Settlements
Almost one in five residents of Clanwilliam and Citrusdal live in informal settlements with limited access to water, sanitation, and refuse removal Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Progress At Last On Khayelitsha Sewer Line Repairs
Dozens of households have had to be relocated Read more »
March 18
South Africa: We Have No Water and No Toilets, Families Tell Human Rights Commission
Government offices are often closed due to lack of water in Centane Read more »
South Africa: Use the Field, Parents Tell Their Children - the Pit Toilets At This School Are Dangerous
Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Municipality Breaks the Rules On Phalaborwa Landfill Site
The site is dangerous for waste pickers according to a residents' forum Read more »
South Africa: Flooding Forces Limpopo Schools to Close
Heavy rains in Vhembe have washed away bridges and damaged roads Read more »
March 16
South Africa: Judgment Reserved in Stellenbosch Luxury Estate Legal Battle
Stellenbosch Interest Group faces damage claims for halting the Botmaskop development Read more »
South Africa: New Play Honours Murdered Environmental Activist Fikile Ntshangase
Isitha Sabantu explores the threats that climate activists face Read more »
March 11
South Africa: This Durban Swimming Pool Has Been in Ruins for 10 Years
The eThekwini municipality says renovations to the Newlands swimming pool will be completed by December 2026 Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Pollution Is Killing Gauteng's Fresh Water Sources
Failing sewage systems, rapid urbanisation and industrial pollution have turned Gauteng's rivers into an environmental and public health problem Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Village Without Water After Heavy Floods Wash Away Pipes
Residents have struggled to access water for almost two months Read more »
