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With one in three water supply systems on the brink of collapse, South Africa faces a dire water crisis… as municipalities turn to recycled wastewater, experts warn of the dangers posed by outdated infrastructure and public distrust
The eThekwini Municipality is facing significant water supply challenges, prompting the introduction of a new water and sanitation strategy.
In a surprising turn of events, Umngeni-Uthukela Water saw profits plummet due to municipalities’ unpaid water bills. Explore the latest financial impacts and management strategies in this in-depth analysis of KwaZulu-Natal's pivotal water authority.
As part of its commitment to making a difference, aQuellé continues to provide relief by delivering fresh drinking water to those in need.
In response to calls for administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group (PJWG) will assist the City of Johannesburg to turn things around.
Johannesburg Water has disconnected 15 customers from gated communities and complexes in the south and north of Johannesburg and which collectively owe over R2. 7 million
MK Party MP Visvin Reddy blasted Water Minister Pemmy Majodina, stating that the issues at hand are not isolated and that her department's failures are depriving communities nationwide of access to water.
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Johannesburg took to the streets on a rainy day, marching to the Joburg Water offices to demand a definitive plan from the water utility to address severe water supply issues that have plagued the city. Carrying banners and chanting slogans, the protesters highlighted the urgent need for action as water troubles reach a crisis point
Tshwane's multiparty government celebrates R777. 5m revenue boost while facing intense scrutiny from the DA over a 62% increase in water tanker spending and controversial security contracts linked to Deputy Mayor Modise's family connections.
The Mangosuthu University of Technology has shifted to online learning due to ongoing water supply issues, affecting both students and staff.
Johannesburg's service delivery struggles are highlighted as municipal workers prepare for the G20 meeting, raising concerns about the city's commitment to improvement.
Commuters face disruptions on Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank Stations due to water ingress, with bus replacements now in operation.
Areas are without water for over a month, water deliveries via tanker are sporadic, and the eThekwini Municipality is running out of money to pay for diesel for water tankers and for plumbing contractors
Johannesburg Water has called on residents to use water responsibly.
To restore the rivers’ flows, for the benefit of people and nature, these invasive pine trees need to be managed to restore natural ecosystems.
As Los Angeles reels from devastating wildfires causing billions in damage, President Trump's impending visit raises alarm among officials and victims alike. With thousands homeless and crucial federal aid hanging in the balance, the city faces a critical test of political will versus humanitarian need. Local authorities are already preparing legal challenges against potential aid restrictions.
Under a makeshift shelter, Moussa Akele kills time chewing the stimulant khat, wondering where his family will get its next meal after fleeing a series of earthquakes that have shaken several regions of Ethiopia.
The department of health in Mpumalanga has blamed a broken water pump for the 20-day water shortage at the Mmametlhake Hospital, which affected healthcare services and led to workers downing tools due to the lack of water.
Former City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink has defended the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) role in the Hammanskraal water project, stating that the party was removed from running the city before completing a critical initiative to provide clean drinking water to the residents after two decades of unsafe water.
Infrastructure degradation, water outages, power cuts, poor business retention, weak internal planning and financial controls, crime, and lawlessness are the main reasons why the city is losing its ability to run.
‘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.
Stellenbosch student Lesedi Monnanyane, recognised by the Earthshot Prize, met with Prince William in Cape Town, sharing solutions to climate challenges affecting his hometown in the Northern Cape.
The DA had called for urgent upgrades after Gauteng water outages reveal major infrastructure weaknesses, impacting millions across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi this week addressed the province’s escalating water challenges, marking his 100 days in office at the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPU).
Moya underscored the need for reliable services, acknowledging residents’ concerns over outages. Despite budget constraints, she plans to enhance project management for suspended infrastructure projects.