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New water restrictors to combat water loss
eThekwini Municipality is taking decisive action to address significant water losses, with plans to install nearly 89,000 water restrictors and implement a comprehensive strategy to enhance revenue and service delivery.
Water curtailment for eThekwini will continue until September
The uMngeni-uThukela Water Authority's ongoing water curtailments in eThekwini Municipality highlight the City's struggle with water management amidst significant losses in revenue
Investing in Water: uMngeni-uThukela’s ambitious plans for KwaZulu-Natal
uMngeni-uThukela Water outlines a bold plan to invest over R15 billion in water infrastructure projects across KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to enhance water supply and wastewater treatment in the region
eThekwini Municipality faces billions in water revenue loss
eThekwini Municipality is facing a significant water crisis, with Mayor Cyril Xaba revealing alarming statistics on water losses that have resulted in billions in lost revenue. Proposed solutions aim to address the urgent need for infrastructure repair and improved metering processes.
Water supply interruptions expected in uMgungundlovu and parts of eThekwini due to pipeline repairs
uMngeni-uThukela Water has announced a maintenance shutdown of the 53 pipeline, impacting water supply to several communities from January 26 to February 22.
Water Summit in uThukela District addresses water supply challenges
The uThukela District water summit highlights the urgent need for financial contributions to maintain clean water supply, addressing severe shortages and infrastructure challenges
Recent rainfall boosts KwaZulu-Natal dam levels amid flood warnings
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly increased dam levels across KwaZulu-Natal, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge residents to exercise caution during potential flooding.
South Africa’s dams surge as heavy rainfall elevates water levels
Recent torrential rains in South Africa have led to a significant rise in dam levels, with the Vaal Dam showing a remarkable increase from 24. 3% to 50. 53%, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge caution among residents.
Increased algae at dams cause water disruptions in eThekwini
uMngeni-uThukela Water reports increased algae levels at local dams, leading to water supply disruptions in eThekwini. The utility is optimising treatment processes to ensure water quality.
eThekwini Municipality prioritises water management amid ongoing curtailment
The eThekwini Municipality is still exploring various initiatives as the water curtailments have been recently implemented.
Global operators’ partnership welcomed by ratepayers
eThekwini Municipality partners with global water experts to combat water losses and improve distribution efficiency. Ratepayers welcome the initiative as the city implements innovative technologies to measure and manage water supply.
Addressing the sewage crisis in eThekwini: government initiatives explained
Discover how government departments are collaborating to resolve the sewage crisis in eThekwini, impacting tourism and residents’ rights.
eThekwini ropes in retired engineers to help tackle Durban’s water crisis
The eThekwini Municipality has met with a group of retired engineers as it embarks on a massive project to help reduce pressure on the City's water supply.
More water outages for eThekwini residents
The Department of Water and Sanitation Water and Sanitation told uMngeni-uThukela Water to stop water oversupply to the City.
‘Macpherson’s claims are a diversion’: ActionSA criticises DA for failing to address uMngeni sewerage crisis
The sewerage spill crisis has prompted ActionSA to call for immediate action and an independent investigation into uMngeni’s water contamination.
‘Oversight is a rookie error’: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas slams ActionSA for false claims on eThekwini water crisis
uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas sets the record straight on water crisis responsibility, countering ActionSA’s misinformation ahead of by-elections.
eThekwini water dispute worsens amid by-election tensions
Tensions between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance have escalated after recent water disruptions at the Durban Heights Reservoir. These disruptions occurred due to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s closure of the reservoir to tackle algae contamination in the primary water supply dams.
Residents in one of Durban’s richest neighbourhoods go to the polls. These are the candidates vying for their votes
It's hotting up in Ward 35, Umhlanga, north of Durban, as candidates prepare to go head to head in a hotly contested by-election this week.
Durban Rising: How eThekwini’s new Mayor, Cyril Xaba is leading the City’s rejuvenation
Mayor Cyril Xaba, who took over the mayorship of eThekwini Municipality in early July after the ANC removed Mxolisi Kaunda, is driving a renewed energy sweeping the City.
Urgent action plan launched to combat water shortages in eThekwini
An immediate plan has been put in place by uMngeni-uThukela Water and the eThekwini Municipality to relieve communities affected by water shortages due to an upsurge in algae in raw water.
eThekwini mayor commits to weekly water provision meetings
eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba has committed to holding weekly water provision meetings to tackle the water crisis in eThekwini.
R1. 4bn to improve municipal water services in rural KZN
The National Department of Water and Sanitation has recently committed to funding R1. 4 billion towards the Ugu, uMkhanyakude, and uThukela district municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal to improve water services in rural municipalities.
R500m to be invested in flood-damaged treatment works
eThekwini’s head of water and sanitation, Ednick Msweli, visited the Northern Wastewater Treatment Works to update the public about the progress of repairs amid concerns that the plant was responsible for contaminating the uMngeni River and central beaches.
eThekwini warns public of water interruptions
The eThekwini Municipality has warned the public to expect restricted water on Tuesday, as they work on the Wiggins Treatment Water Works Gravity System.
‘Residents deserve better’: Newly appointed eThekwini Municipality mayor sets sights on fixing service delivery
Mayor Cyril Xaba said the meeting will focus on rehabilitating roads, fixing street lights, maintaining sports facilities and parks, building houses and dealing with water and sewage leaks - all issues that have plagued the City in recent years.