The problem of undrinkable water that has plagued the people of Hammanskraal for years will soon be a thing of the past. This was according to ward 73 councillor Michael Ndlovu, who was part of the recent oversight visit by…
Introduction Cape Town’s experience during the 2017-2018 “Day Zero” crisis underscored the critical importance of sustainable water management. In the years since, the city has implemented various strategies to bolster its water resilience. By 2022, these efforts had yielded significant…
It is almost a year since a deadly cholera outbreak was recorded in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, resulting into many fatalities. Since then, the Tshwane municipality has continued to grapple with aging water infrastructure, damage of bulk water supply pipes…
Sowat 60 leerders van omliggende skole het op Wêreld Vleilanddag in ’n natuurarea waardeur die Moreletaspruit vloei, meer by kundiges gaan leer hoekom vleilande bewaar en beskerm moet word. February 9, 2024 Elize Parker Sowat 60 leerders het met rugsakke…
In August 2023, the City of Tshwane completed a R79 million project to construct a 10-megaliter reservoir in Refilwe township. This development aims to provide residents, who have long struggled with access to clean water, with a reliable water supply.…
In June 2023, the City of Tshwane, in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation, announced a R4 billion project aimed at enhancing the water supply in Hammanskraal. The initiative focuses on upgrading the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant, which…
In May 2023, Tshwane launched a three-year, R33 million water security project in collaboration with the Danish city of Aarhus. Funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative aims to enhance the city’s capacity to manage water resources…
In November 2022, the City of Tshwane announced plans to develop its own potable water production capacity and construct new water treatment plants over the next five years. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on external water providers and address…
In July 2022, the non-profit organization Hennops Revival received recognition for its efforts in cleaning and restoring the Hennops River in Centurion. Since November 2019, the organization has collaborated with the City of Tshwane, resulting in a formal Memorandum of…
In March 2022, South Africa took a significant step toward improving its water quality management by reviving the Blue and Green Drop certification program. This initiative, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address, aims to…