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…
Rand Water has announced a significant maintenance schedule from May 29 to July 21, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacity, reliability, and efficiency of its water supply infrastructure. This planned maintenance will impact various municipalities across Gauteng, the North West,…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is demanding immediate intervention by the Auditor-General to investigate the alarming surge in costs associated with Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). Originally budgeted at R8 billion in 2008 (approximately R19 billion adjusted…
In the heart of Alexandra, Johannesburg, a transformative initiative is underway to rehabilitate the polluted Jukskei River. This collaborative effort brings together local activists, artists, scientists, and community members, aiming to restore the river’s health and foster environmental stewardship. A…
On 20 March 2025, the Citizen Science Association of Southern Africa (CSA-SA), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC), the IIE MSA, and Ecolink Environmental Education and Training Centre, hosted a landmark webinar in celebration of World Water Day.…
South Africa is facing a serious water crisis, and the government is stepping in with new measures to improve the situation. During the Water Indaba 2025 conference in Midrand, key leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Water and…
In February 2025, the City of Tshwane temporarily shut down the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant due to a decline in raw water quality caused by increased turbidity. This measure aimed to prevent the distribution of substandard water to residents. The…
By January 2025, the City of Tshwane announced that water supplied from the Magalies Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant to Hammanskraal was deemed safe for consumption. This milestone marked the completion of Phase 1 of a multi-phase project aimed at delivering…
The Tshwane metro council has approved a proposal to write off a R684 million water bill incurred by Hammanskraal residents. The decision, supported by DA, ANC, and EFF councillors, follows a report from the group financial services department recommending debt…
In November 2021, the residents of Phumla Mqashi, an informal settlement near Lenasia South, faced severe water shortages after Johannesburg Water cut off illegal connections. This decision, while aimed at stabilizing the water supply in the area, left thousands without…