We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your ongoing support, patience, and commitment to the establishment of the Citizen Science Association for Southern Africa (CSA_SA). It gives us great pleasure to announce that, after considerable effort and perseverance,…
How recycling wastewater and greywater can alleviate drought stress and secure the future. South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world, and climate change is intensifying water scarcity.While conservation and dam management are critical, water recycling has…
How politics, mismanagement, and money intertwine in one of the country’s most vital public resources. Water, like energy, sits at the heart of South Africa’s development story.It fuels industries, sustains cities, and defines livelihoods. But it’s also a political battleground…
Why South Africans are paying more — and what’s behind the rising price of water. As South Africa grapples with infrastructure decay and growing demand, water tariffs have become a flashpoint.Households are paying more each year, yet many communities still…
How water infrastructure challenges threaten the country’s sustainability – and what’s being done to fix it. South Africa’s dams are under pressure. As climate patterns shift and infrastructure ages, the national water storage system faces unprecedented challenges. According to the…
Urbanisation, industrial growth, and ageing infrastructure have combined to turn many rivers around Gauteng into conduits of pollution rather than fresh water sources. This article examines the state of water pollution in key catchments (Hennops, Klip, Vaal / Barrage) through…
Gauteng and parts of surrounding provinces depend heavily on a bulk water supply system centred on Rand Water and the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS). But years of creeping demand, infrastructure strain, system inefficiencies, and policy delays are testing the…
Introduction Water scarcity in South Africa is no longer just a looming threat — it’s a reality. With rising demand from urbanisation, agriculture, industry, and the impacts of climate change, the need for more efficient water management strategies is paramount.…
Deep within the heart of Gauteng, the Hennops River, once discoloured by neglect and pollution, is now being reborn—thanks to an extraordinary community-driven movement. Inspired by relentless volunteers and civic collaboration, the river’s transformation is surging forward. 1. A Herculean…
The Hennops River, a vital watercourse flowing through Gauteng, has become a symbol of environmental neglect and public health risk. Once a serene waterway, it now carries a heavy burden of pollution, endangering the health of millions. A River in…