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Operation Vulindlela quarterly report shows progress in Phase II
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A progress report on the implementation of economic reform through Operation Vulindlela for the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, published on July 10, demonstrates sustained progress in... 


Awsisa welcomes DWS budget, commends action on municipal non-payment to water boards
10th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (Awsisa) on Thursday welcomed – and fully supported – Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s 2025/26 Budget Vote speech.... 


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Majodina outlines in budget vote the work on bulk water projects that is ongoing
10th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

While the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) progresses the establishment of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA), it continues to ensure that investment... 


DWS starts consultations on 2026/27 raw water tariffs increases
9th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has started public consultations on the raw water use charges for 2026/27 financial year. In addition to updating users on the raw water user process... 


WAM South Africa highlights smart wastewater solutions at IFAT Africa 2025
WAM South Africa highlights smart wastewater solutions at IFAT Africa 2025
8th July 2025

WAM South Africa is showcasing its latest high-efficiency screening technologies and smart wastewater treatment solutions at IFAT Africa 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and... 


Midvaal reservoir infrastructure
Midvaal invests R1.2m to strengthen water quality
8th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Midvaal local municipality has installed an automated chlorine dosing system at the Meyerton water reservoir, which supplies water to over 80% of the Midvaal areas. The R1.2-million project... 


GMES & Africa workshop highlights wetlands, oceans and coastal Earth observation work
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) & Africa programme Southern African regional stakeholder workshop, held on June 17 and 18, highlighted the progress of leveraging Earth... 


A tap in a garden
Skills dearth could derail projects
4th July 2025

Despite the R156.3-billion committed to water and sanitation in the recent 2025 Budget speech, water engineering experts from industry body  the South African Institution of Civil Engineering... 


A construction site with the massive pipe
Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing
4th July 2025

The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and... 


ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
By keeping machinery in top condition, plants avoid the inefficiencies that often accompany ageing valves, hoses, or fillers, says the SANBWA
Smart water use sets bottled sector apart
4th July 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As South Africa grapples with mounting water insecurity, industries are under growing pressure to use water more efficiently. One sector that has made significant strides is the bottled water... 


Big steel tanks on site
Steel tanks aid safe storage
4th July 2025

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 


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Establishment of NWRIA draws closer as substantial progress made
1st July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Much progress has been made on the establishment of the new State-owned company set to be responsible for financing, developing and managing South Africa’s water infrastructure. The South African... 


Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya
City of Tshwane welcomes court ruling setting aside 2019 Rooiwal tender
27th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Tshwane on Friday welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s judgment declaring invalid the city’s 2019 decision to award a tender for the upgrade of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment... 


CERAMIC ULTRAFILTRATION MODULE
Water treatment solutions empower engineers, municipalities and industries to recirculate, reuse and recycle water
Sustainable water management is a design imperative – tech supplier
27th June 2025

Water treatment technologies supplier Aqua Resources is committed to providing the technologies that drive sustainable change against South Africa’s shifting water landscape. With ageing... 


Human rights body sets outs legal remedies to tackle water mafia plague
25th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has published a comprehensive policy brief highlighting the various legislative and policy mechanisms available for the State to tackle so-called... 


Rand Water progresses extensive maintenance plan
24th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water is moving on to the final stretch of it months-long critical maintenance programme from June 30 until July 18. The water utility started its critical maintenance work on May 29,... 


Awsisa calls for municipal infrastructure maintenance, adherence to municipal water bylaws
5th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s water security is being undermined not only by climate-related pressures but also by the failure of many municipalities to maintain critical infrastructure and enforce water-related... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile and WRC CEO Dr Jennifer Molwantwa
The Innovation Hub launches Enterprise Building 3 PPP project
4th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng province and an agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), has officially launched the Enterprise Building 3 (EB3)... 


Central basin decant affects Boksburg Lake water quality
3rd June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Decant associated with the Central basin has affected the water quality in Boksburg Lake, as rainy weather led to the surfacing of water within the mine voids, the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority... 


A NORD Maxxdrive motor installed on teh top of a structure
Industrial gear units ensure optimum control, performance
30th May 2025

NORD Drive Systems – designed by German precision engineers Getriebebau Nord and assembled locally by industrial solutions provider BMG – encompass modular drive configurations that ensure optimum... 


A WEG MGL900-5800KW 12P medium-voltage vertical motor stood on a wooden Pallet
Vertical motor rolls off production line successfully
30th May 2025

In April, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG announced that its first vertical motor MGL900-5800KW 12P medium-voltage vertical motor successfully rolled off the production... 


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Polihali contractor back at work after suspension, LHWP project cost escalations, delays in spotlight
27th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As the contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction resumes work on Tuesday following the acceptance of its proposed remedial measures over pollution, the delays, escalating... 


The Kamfers Dam was previously home to many flamingos
Lesser flamingos lose one of their only four African breeding sites to sewage
26th May 2025 By: Reuters

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an artificial dam outside South... 


Rand Water embarks on extensive planned maintenance
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Water is preparing to kick off an extensive planned maintenance programme from May to July, impacting various municipalities throughout Gauteng. Starting on May 29, the water utility is... 


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From nearly empty six months ago, Vaal dam brims after heavy rains
23rd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

In less than six months, the water storage level of South Africa’s Vaal dam surged from less than 30% capacity in December to overflowing, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to... 


Water starts flowing after Lesotho tunnel maintenance concludes
21st May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The process of refilling the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel with water has started following the completion of the months-long maintenance progress. Water from Lesotho arrived at the... 


Engineering News speaks to WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghause at Enlit Africa 2025, in Cape Town, about WEG’s presence in Africa
WEG showcases its African presence at Enlit Africa 2025
20th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global electric products manufacturer WEG has over 40 years of presence in Africa, particularly in South Africa, and is proudly showcasing its offerings in the energy, power, water and wastewater... 


City of Cape Town calls for public comment on proposed wastewater treatment facilities operator appointments
19th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invited comment on a proposal to appoint external service providers for the operation and maintenance of four wastewater-related... 


Minister orders reinforced monitoring to ensure no more delays on LHWP II following contractor suspension
16th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has directed the South African delegation in the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission, along with the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority and the Department of... 


Inaugural Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum meeting an anti-corruption milestone
14th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) marks a critical step in fighting corruption. The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to... 


New water platform launched to bridge gap between data and decisionmaking
9th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Geospatial information science company Afrigis has launched a new platform aimed at helping businesses, investors, insurers and financial institutions navigate insights and data to support water... 


DWS delegation heads to Orasecom conference in Lesotho
8th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo is leading the South African delegation to the Orange-Senqu River Commission (Orasecom) Climate Resilient Investment Conference, held in Lesotho... 


Awsisa urges adoption of SPVs for water, citing relevant international best practice
7th May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The adoption of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) as a new model for water and sanitation service delivery at the municipal level will enable South Africa to build “utilities of the future”. In... 


DWS closes two more Vaal dam sluice gates, four to remain open
2nd May 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

After closing two sluice gates at the Vaal dam on Thursday, another two will be closed on Friday. This will leave four sluice gates open as the water level of, and inflow into, the dam decreases to... 


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