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Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has warned churches to avoid performing baptisms and rituals in the Vaal River this Easter as dam levels exceed 110% capacity.
The DA is calling for immediate accountability from Minister Majodina as eThekwini residents grapple with a severe water crisis, demanding transparency and decisive action to address ongoing failures.
KwaXimba residents are optimistic as the Water and Sanitation Minister announces the near completion of a new water treatment plant, set to resolve long-standing water supply issues for the community.
After a seven-year wait, families displaced by the Hazelmere Dam wall upgrade finally receive their new homes, as Minister Pemmy Majodina oversees the handover and addresses ongoing issues with utilities.
In a significant leadership reshuffle, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has appointed new heads for key committees, including Faith Muthambi as legal chair and Zuko Godlimpi as economic transformation chair, marking a strategic shift ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Amid ongoing water supply disruptions, the Minister of Water and Sanitation convenes an urgent meeting with local leaders to address the challenges facing eThekwini Municipality
Residents of Hammanskraal can safely consume tap water again after officials addressed contamination concerns caused by storm damage to the Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant.
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the ANC’s ambitious plans to tackle South Africa’s R1 trillion water crisis, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure investment and private sector involvement.
The Verulam Water Crisis Committee expresses concerns over the temporary lifting of water restrictions in eThekwini, calling for sustainable solutions to the ongoing water crisis.
‘If load shedding was the gift from the previous administration, water shedding is the gift from this administration,’ said Bosa deputy president Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster.
The governments of South Africa and Lesotho have been working together on the project which includes the grit-blasting and re-applying of corrosion protection on the steel-lined section of the tunnel.
Minister Pemmy Majodina highlights the urgent need for water conservation in Gauteng and eThekwini, citing high consumption rates and infrastructure challenges.
Drop reports showed that municipal water and waste water services have generally declined sharply over the last 10 years and that the decline in the delivery of municipal water services happened despite high levels of support from the national government to municipalities.
Water availability in the country could deteriorate rapidly as supply contracts and demand escalates due to a number of factors including population growth, urbanisation and the impacts of climate change.
Amid escalating concerns over water security and the unscrupulous tactics of criminal syndicates, the government is under increasing pressure to restore order and ensure that the basic right to water is upheld for all citizens.
Some parts of Gauteng have been without water for some time now. This is due to power outages at pumping stations. Joburg Water blamed Eskom for that.
Gauteng faces a looming water crisis due to government mismanagement and ageing infrastructure, threatening the livelihoods of millions
In a statement, Moya stated that she reached out to the Chairperson of Rand Water to stress the urgency of this crisis and the immediate need for a resolution.
Residents affected by the dam collapse are still without homes.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina outlines the challenges and initiatives addressing water supply and sewage pollution in eThekwini Municipality during her first 100 days in office.
In a recent virtual meeting of Parliament’s water and sanitation committee, the Democratic Alliance (DA) expressed strong agreement with Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina regarding the pressing water crisis in Gauteng
uMngeni-uThukela Water said that this is the second year running that the Water Board has scored a AA+ credit rating since its reconfiguration in 2023.
Johannesburg residents protest against ongoing water shortages, demanding immediate action from authorities as taps run dry in Gauteng.
With water levels critically low, the EFF insists on a detailed action plan from the Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to mitigate the looming crisis in Gauteng.
The LHWP tunnel will be shut down for six months, with work aimed at maintaining critical water transfer infrastructure. Despite the closure, measures are in place to ensure minimal water supply disruptions in South Africa.