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Integrated, community-focused approach needed to prevent water crisis – AfriForum
5th August 2024 AfriForum acknowledges the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina’s clarification regarding the responsibilities of local municipalities... →
DA calls for urgent water solutions in Hertzogville
5th August 2024 For almost three years, the residents of Hertzogville in the Tokologo Local Municipality have been struggling with a consistent supply of fresh... →
Joburg Council approves power, water turnaround strategies
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 2nd August 2024 The Johannesburg City Council this week approved the turnaround strategies for City Power Johannesburg and Johannesburg Water, as it aims to... →
DWS implores residents to maintain water conservation efforts, despite the IVRS holding steady
31st July 2024 This week, the Vaal Dam, which forms an integral part of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), is currently at a level below 50%, recording... →
New raw water use tariffs proposed for Vaal-Orange catchment
By: Natasha Odendaal 29th July 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency, has proposed new raw water... →
DWS water plan doomed without renovation strategy – AfriForum
25th July 2024 The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) plans for water security and water and sanitation service delivery will be futile if they do not... →
Urgent call for clarity and action on water-shedding in Matjhabeng
24th July 2024 On 21 June 2024, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matjhabeng Local Municipality requested a special council meeting for Vaal Central Water (VCW) to... →
Minerals Council South Africa supports beneficiation where the economics make sense
By: Martin Creamer 24th July 2024 Minerals Council South Africa, whose members account for 90% of this country's annual mineral production by value, supports beneficiation where the... →