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Category Archives: Water Security
Another sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 28 March 2025 The department of water and sanitation has taken decisive action to control rising water levels across the Vaal River system, opening sluice gates at both the Grootdraai and Vaal dams. Read More
Water should be supplied through pipes, not trucks – Ramaphosa
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintKoena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 27 March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is no dignity if people are forced to stand in the street waiting for trucks to deliver water to them. Read More
Water infrastructure overhaul underway to secure SA’s future
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrint Thando Nondywana, The Citizen, 27 March 2025 Ongoing water challenges are being addressed as government ramps up efforts to improve infrastructure and supply, Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina says. Read More
SA faces climate funding crisis as US exits Just Energy Transition Partnership
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintBrian Sokutu, The Citizen, 11 March 2025 US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the multibillion-rand Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was yesterday described as a major setback by experts. Read More
Vaal Dam at 97%, could it reach 100% milestone by the weekend?
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintEnkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 March 2025 The Vaal Dam is rapidly approaching its maximum storage capacity, with current water levels standing at an impressive 97.73% as of Wednesday. Read More
Four provinces have snubbed reports into water challenges – SAHRC
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintJeanette Chabalala, Sowetan Live, 11 February 2025 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says four provinces have been slow in implementing its recommendations following inquiry reports into their water situation. Read More
