Joburg Water crippled by theft, vandalism

Ongoing theft and vandalism of vital water infrastructure is crippling the delivery of water services across Johannesburg. Critical assets like pipes, pumps and manholes are frequently targeted,... 

Vaal’s water levels continue to rise, five sluice gates to remain open

As the water levels of the Vaal dam continue to rise, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will keep all the five sluice gates open, with no changes in the dam’s outflow of 760 cubic metres... 

Lesotho Highlands tunnel maintenance expected to be completed by end April

Maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel is expected to be completed by the end of April, after experiencing some delays. The critical tunnel, which transfers water from... 

Another Vaal sluice gate opened, DWS cautions communities as riverbanks potentially overflow

Another sluice gate has been opened at the Vaal dam as inflows increased rapidly amid ongoing rainfall in the Vaal river catchment. With five sluice gates now open to manage the dam’s water levels,... 

Weevils released into Crocodile river to fight another invasive alien aquatic plant

As the invasive hyacinth starts to retreat from the Hartbeepoort dam after years of biological mitigation, a new invasive species has emerged to essentially fill the gap, taking advantage of the... 

South Africa’s telecommunications sector grows amid fibre, network coverage

South Africa’s telecommunications experienced growth in 2024, driven by a surge in fibre subscriptions, heightened engagement on social media platforms and substantial advancements in network... 

Seacom appoints two senior executives

Digital infrastructure and digital services provider Seacom has appointed Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen as the new group chief marketing officer and Charl Slabbert as group CFO, effective April 1. The... 

Third sluice gate opened at Vaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Tuesday opened a third sluice gate at the Vaal dam to increase water outflows and manage inflows. The Vaal dam water level is currently at 107.30%,... 

Altron celebrates sixtieth birthday with a call to rebuild Johannesburg

JSE-listed Altron, celebrating 60 years of innovation, is calling for the rebuild of Johannesburg and reaffirming its commitment to the city’s future. The technology company, which is showcasing... 

Awsisa calls for urgent action, decisive leadership on Water Indaba resolutions

Decisive leadership and swift, boots-on-the-ground implementation – along with “quick wins” – are essential to ensure the success of the resolutions of the Water and Sanitation Indaba, held last... 

Water Indaba delivers resolutions to resolve water challenges

Following the Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, clear resolutions have emerged to reverse the significant decline seen in South Africa’s water sector in the past few years. From... 

New path charted for water sector, says Ramaphosa

A new course will be charted for South Africa’s water sector following the landmark Water and Sanitation Indaba held last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. In his weekly ‘From the... 

Vodacom Business aims to boost public safety through IoT-enabled asset management

Vodacom Business aims to enhance public safety through its Internet of Things (IoT) technology, which streamlines and digitises record-keeping, while providing real-time insights into the status,... 

LHWP II feeder roads, bridges contract awarded

Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed... 

Performance in water sector needs to be stepped up, urges Ramaphosa

South Africa’s embattled water sector is the number one priority for government, and implementation will be critical in turning the dire situation around, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on... 

Six valves opened at Vaal to increase outflow

Six valves have been opened at Vaal dam, while the water outflow has been further increased at the Bloemhof dam on Monday. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said that the six valves, in... 

DWS increases Bloemhof outflow as water releases from Vaal continue

The water outflows at the Bloemhof dam have been increased to 350.97 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to allow for the extra flows that are expected from Vaal dam following the opening of a single... 

Intergovernmental cooperation continues as Gauteng grapples with water supply challenges

South Africa has elevated water to the top of its agenda, with the three spheres of government having agreed to, and implementing, a range of measures to mitigate the country’s pressing water... 

MTN, Ghana ink AI, coding and digital skills agreement

Telecommunications giant MTN Group and the government of Ghana have signed a landmark agreement that will equip young Ghanaians with artificial intelligence (AI), coding and digital skills. The... 

Joburg Water’s pressure reduction programme a growing focus

Johannesburg Water’s pressure reducing valve (PRV) programme is reducing the pressure on the water supply network across the City of Johannesburg. A critical component of the initiative is the... 

DWS opens sluice gate as Vaal dam levels rise

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday opened one sluice gate to increase water releases from the Vaal dam, the levels of which have reached 106.14% owing to continuous rainfall... 

Cogta committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities’ water challenges

As water utility Rand Water outlined the challenges it faces, including the debt owed to it, the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has called for sound... 

Weevil species released into the Crocodile river to combat invasive alien aquatic plant

Weevil species, Cyrtobagous salviniae, has been released into the Crocodile river, in Hartbeespoort, in an effort to tackle the spread of Salvinia minima, commonly known as common salvinia, another... 

Progress made on delayed Clanwilliam dam wall raising

Progress is being made on the R5.7-billion raising of the Clanwilliam dam wall, in the Western Cape, and is expected to be completed by 2028, said Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. The... 

MTN Group FY2024 earnings drop

JSE-listed MTN Group on Monday posted a 33.5% decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R60.10-billion on a reported basis during the year ended December... 

Efficiency, hygiene and automation core to specialist’s offerings

Demand for drive solutions specialist SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offerings are currently strong and increasing steadily in South Africa’s growing food and beverage industry. SEW-EURODRIVE provides... 

Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 

LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 

Honor eyes transition to AI device ecosystem company

Global technology brand Honor has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at transforming the smartphone maker into a global artificial intelligence (AI) device ecosystem company. More than... 

Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems

As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges and extended outages, the growing threat of water... 

Joburg Water's new Erand tower set to boost Midrand water supply

A new two-megalitre water tower set to bolster water supply to the Midrand area, in Gauteng, is 60% complete. The R92-million Erand tower and pump station project, currently being constructed by... 

Lesotho Tunnel reopening delayed by three weeks amid technical challenges

The reopening of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel has been delayed by three weeks, owing to maintenance work delays experienced in the Delivery Tunnel South, in Lesotho. The critical tunnel, which... 

Joburg Water disconnects customers owing over R2.7m

Following the start of a Level 1 Disconnections Drive on Monday, Johannesburg Water has disconnected 15 customers that collectively owe the utility more than R2.7-million. The customers reside in... 

Vaal dam reaches full capacity, DWS slows outflow

As the water levels of the Vaal dam reach 101.51%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow of water from 61.2 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to 40 mᵌ/s as inflows... 

MTN repositions brand

Telecommunications giant MTN South Africa has repositioned its brand to reinforce its commitment to enabling progress and empowering South Africans to act toward a brighter future. As part of the... 

Water consumption in Gauteng decreases

The Gauteng Water Security Dashboard shows that overall water consumption across Gauteng has decreased, however, the levels remain above the water use efficiency targets in all metropolitans except... 

Global smartphone market climbs 7% in 2024

The global smartphone market increased 7% in 2024, reaching 1.22-billion units, marking a rebound after two consecutive years of decline. “2024 has been a comeback year for the smartphone industry,... 

Provisional inquiry report outlines measures to reshape South Africa’s digital platforms market

The Competition Commission has published the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report, outlining several key provisional remedies aimed at reshaping the digital... 

Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide

Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various... 

Vaal dam water levels near 100%

The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood management plan, slowly releasing some water to ensure balance between...