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Progress made on delayed Clanwilliam dam wall raising
18th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Governance, stability prerequisites for water security
14th March 2025

Given upcoming commemorations of Water Week – which takes place between March 20 and 26 – water and sanitation organisation the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa... 


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Government meets to rectify supply disruptions in eThekwini
14th March 2025

Following ongoing water supply disruptions in eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting with eThekwini... 


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Joburg Water's new Erand tower set to boost Midrand water supply
13th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Lesotho Tunnel reopening delayed by three weeks amid technical challenges
13th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


More work needed to ensure pollution in dams eliminated
More work needed to ensure pollution in dams eliminated
12th March 2025

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam and other polluted dams and rivers across... 


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Joburg Water disconnects customers owing over R2.7m
11th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Vaal dam reaches full capacity, DWS slows outflow
11th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


Water consumption in Gauteng decreases
10th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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Vaal dam water levels near 100%
6th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

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... 


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AWSISA calls for measures to combat water pollution
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) is calling for decisive action against polluters as it raises concern over the continued pollution of water sources by... 


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Sensor Networks forms smart geyser partnership with Ariston
5th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Local smart home technology startup Sensor Networks has secured a strategic partnership with Italy-based geyser manufacturer Ariston to bring smart water heating solutions to South African... 


TIA fostering innovation for climate change adaptation
5th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

With climate change a top priority for government, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has been involved in climate change research and developing tools to help South Africa adapt to climate... 


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IVRS water storage levels rise, along with consumption
3rd March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Integrated Vaal River System’s combined surface water storage has reached 92.5%, above average for this time of year. This is an improvement on the 90% recorded a year ago and 84.6% last week,... 


Stability in governance the linchpin of South Africa’s water security
24th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stable governance is essential for ensuring water security, and the success of bulk water provision is premised on stable accounting authorities, specifically boards of directors. “The consequences... 


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Minister convenes urgent meeting over eThekwini water challenges
24th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid ongoing water supply disruptions across eThekwini, in KwaZulu-Natal, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting last week to... 


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Gauteng metro water consumption declines, but remains above target
24th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water consumption across Gauteng’s metropolitans have declined week-on-week; however, the volumes remain above the required water-use efficiency targets, with yearly allocation by the... 


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South Africa’s dam levels rise as above normal rainfall persists
21st February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s overall dam levels have increased week-on-week from 80.6% to 81.2% as above-normal rainfall persists. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) hydrology report on the status... 


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EnviroServ reaffirms its commitment to sustainable practices
21st February 2025

Waste management expert EnviroServ remains committed to offering a range of sustainable and environmentally responsible waste management solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges facing the... 


AWSISA calls for establishment of “utilities of the future” to address the water, energy nexus
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Water and Sanitation Industry Association (AWSISA) is advocating for the creation of “utilities of the future”, with water management experts such as water boards partnering... 


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Independent economic regulator will ensure fair, sustainable water management, Godongwana says
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Note: This article has been written on the basis of documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on February 19. The National... 


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Three Cape Town water supply schemes added to Global Connections Map
18th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Three of the City of Cape Town’s water reuse schemes have been added to the Global Connections Map, which is deemed to be the largest online data-map that showcases water reuse projects. The... 


AWSISA concerned over municipal water management failures
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The African Water and Sanitation Industry Association (AWSISA) on Monday raised concern over the critical state of South Africa's water sector and the failure of municipalities to manage water... 


DWS assures Hammanskraal water safe to drink after storm-related power challenge
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water in Hammanskraal is safe to drink after a water supply interruption led to temporary turbidity in the drinking water earlier in February. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation... 


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More coordination needed to tackle Hartbeespoort dam pollution
17th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam. The dam, which was constructed in 1921 and... 


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Rand Water warns of ‘extremely’ high water demand, reservoirs depleting rapidly
13th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water utility Rand Water has warned that ‘extremely’ high water consumption has exacerbated the rapid depletion of its water storage systems. This is despite the utility continuing to supply water... 


Innovative education programme aims to further sustainable development in water sector
11th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Ageing infrastructure, global change and rising demand continue to threaten water security, and while technological solutions are important, cultivating a skilled workforce is crucial to mitigating... 


SAICE welcomes Ramaphosa’s infrastructure commitment
10th February 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Learned society and voluntary organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has welcomed government’s commitment to infrastructure investment as outlined by President... 


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Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
7th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of Economic Research (BER) commended the SoNA’s focus on the... 


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