Storage tanks to assist the drought-stricken Makhanda community
In an effort to assist the drought-stricken town of Makhanda, Engen Petroleum has partnered with disaster relief organisation Gift of the Givers to donate 100 water storage tanks to the embattled...
View ArticleDWS working to secure water supply amid load shedding
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is in consultation with a number of stakeholders and water entities around the country to ensure that their systems do not fail amid ongoing load...
View ArticleIs enough being done to preserve our water?
Amid challenges such as climate change, disaster reduction and future proofing, is enough being done to preserve our water? Research by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
View ArticleBeyond Day Zero: Distilling the lessons from the Cape Town water crisis
One year on from the height of the 2017/18 Cape Town water crisis, a collective of academics and practitioners have launched a unique new initiative to document and capture key learnings from the water...
View ArticleRenewed calls to save water: Western Cape dams a concern
Although South Africa has a fairly sufficient amount of water in its reservoirs, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on consumers to save water. The department’s weekly report...
View ArticleBringing relief to drought-stricken farmers
Despite recent heavy rains, some parts of the country are still in the grips of a devastating drought. In the Western Cape, drought support in excess of R40 million has been allocated to farmers in the...
View ArticleDam level update: Western Cape better off than last year
Western Cape dams are currently in a better state as compared to the same time last year. The Western Cape Water Supply System comprises six large dams which are currently 46.91% full, compared to...
View ArticleR18m allocated for Mpumalanga water shortages
The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R18 million to JS Moroka Local Municipality to address water shortages in Mpumalanga. The municipality has experienced water supply challenges due...
View ArticleOngoing drought relief is a priority for government
In a statement the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation said it is working with affected provinces, municipalities, other national departments as well as the private sector to...
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Desalination plant brings relief
A newly upgraded desalination plant in the Eastern Cape has brought welcome relief to parts of the drought-stricken region. Amatola Water contracted Quality Filtration Systems (QFS) to upgrade the...
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