Tag Archives: Water Crisis

Water crisis to top Presidential Coordinating Council’s agenda

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNtebo Mokobo, SABC News, 30 April 2026 Tackling the country’s water crisis will top the agenda of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with relevant leaders from all three spheres of government at the Presidential Coordinating Council in Boksburg, on the East … Continue reading

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Tshwane sets aside over R2 billion for water, power upgrades

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintExecutive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya, says the metro has set aside a budget of over R2 billion to capacitate water and power supply infrastructure. Read More

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Government steps up fight against corruption in water sector

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 5 March 2026 National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi has issued a stern warning to so‑called water mafias and officials within the Department of Water and Sanitation, accused of colluding with criminal networks operating in South … Continue reading

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High water demand straining SA’s infrastructure: Majodina

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 15 February 2026 Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, says high water demand in South Africa is posing a challenge to the country’s infrastracture. Read More

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Rand Water’s third phase maintenance programme underway in Joburg

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 6 January 2026 he third and final phase of Rand Water’s planned maintenance programme is underway in Johannesburg. Read More

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Water pollution sparks rise in litigation against councils

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintJeanette Chabalala, Sowetan Live, 12 December 2025 Municipalities across the country are increasingly failing to manage their wastewater treatment plants, leading to the pollution of water sources and the environment. Read More

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