South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Launched to Safeguard South Africa's Water Sector

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) aimed at strengthening the fight… Read more »

South Africa: R760 Million Infrastructure Investment to Ease Water Woes

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says a R760 million infrastructure investment upgrade is underway in the city of Johannesburg to permanently resolve water issues. Read more »

South Africa: DWS Reaffirms Commitment to Expand Water Access in Rural Areas

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to safe… Read more »

South Africa: Rand Water Granted Temporary Boost to Stabilise Gauteng Supply

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to… Read more »

Africa: Call for Renewed Push to Secure Water and Sanitation Across Africa

Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, saying that delayed… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Chair National Water Crisis Committee

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a National Water Crisis Committee, which he will personally chair. Read more »

South Africa: Government Intensifies Oversight of Midrand Water Supply Interventions

The stabilisation of water supply in Gauteng remains a priority for government as it implements infrastructure upgrades, system balancing and accelerates investment in new storage… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues

City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at work to resolve water supply challenges. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Establishes Operations Centre to Tackle Water Challenges

The Gauteng Provincial Government has established an Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Water Operations Centre to facilitate and coordinate responses aimed at stabilising water… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Senteeko Dam Safety Risks

The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »

South Africa: R20 Million Emergency Relief Allocated to Tackle Knysna Water Crisis

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Intervenes Over Sewer Crisis in JB Marks Municipality

Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West,… Read more »

South Africa: Critical Water Levels At Limpopo Dams Trigger Urgent Safety Warning

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. Read more »

South Africa: Department Monitors Kynsna Water Supply Interventions

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reassured the public that work is being done to stabilise the water supply and improve system resilience in Knysna and the broader… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Calls for Responsible Water Use This Festive Season

As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina in Lesotho

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction… Read more »

Lesotho: No Extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP),… Read more »

South Africa: Significant Progress Being Made in Delivering Water and Sanitation Projects

The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has announced significant progress in delivering water and sanitation projects across the… Read more »

South Africa: Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner 'Ignored Structural Instability Warning'

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development… Read more »

South Africa: Three Additional Sluice Gates Opened At Vaal Dam

A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels. Read more »

South Africa: DWS to Release Report Into Jagersfontein Dam Collapse

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Outlines Plans to Tackle South Africa's Water Crisis

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed the mounting water crisis facing South African municipalities, revealing a multifaceted approach to tackle systemic issues plaguing… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Address NCOP On Water Challenges, Policing and Land Reform

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this afternoon. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Water and Sanitation Access

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa. Read more »