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SA Water Crisis | Is South Africa's water infrastructure on the brink of collapse? Experts call for urgent reform
South Africa's water infrastructure is crumbling due to years of neglect. What do experts say about the urgent need for reform?
How South Africa's water crisis threatens human rights and demands urgent reform
Millions of South Africans are facing a severe water crisis due to failing infrastructure and inadequate investment. Experts warn that immediate action is needed to protect health, livelihoods, and fundamental human rights.
Churches warned against Vaal River baptisms as flood risks escalate
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has warned churches to avoid performing baptisms and rituals in the Vaal River this Easter as dam levels exceed 110% capacity.
Is Minister Majodina failing KZN? DA demands urgent action on water crisis
The DA is calling for immediate accountability from Minister Majodina as eThekwini residents grapple with a severe water crisis, demanding transparency and decisive action to address ongoing failures.
Water supply issues in KwaXimba to be resolved with new package plant
KwaXimba residents are optimistic as the Water and Sanitation Minister announces the near completion of a new water treatment plant, set to resolve long-standing water supply issues for the community.
Families finally receive homes after seven years of waiting due to Hazelmere Dam wall upgrade
After a seven-year wait, families displaced by the Hazelmere Dam wall upgrade finally receive their new homes, as Minister Pemmy Majodina oversees the handover and addresses ongoing issues with utilities.
Mbalula announces key changes in ANC leadership structure
In a significant leadership reshuffle, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has appointed new heads for key committees, including Faith Muthambi as legal chair and Zuko Godlimpi as economic transformation chair, marking a strategic shift ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Minister calls urgent meeting to address water disruptions in eThekwini Municipality
Amid ongoing water supply disruptions, the Minister of Water and Sanitation convenes an urgent meeting with local leaders to address the challenges facing eThekwini Municipality
City of Tshwane declares Hammanskraal water safe following contamination scare
Residents of Hammanskraal can safely consume tap water again after officials addressed contamination concerns caused by storm damage to the Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant.
How ANC plans to tackle R1 trillion water crisis in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the ANC’s ambitious plans to tackle South Africa’s R1 trillion water crisis, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure investment and private sector involvement.
Concerns over temporary water relief in eThekwini
The Verulam Water Crisis Committee expresses concerns over the temporary lifting of water restrictions in eThekwini, calling for sustainable solutions to the ongoing water crisis.
Bosa slams indefinite water cuts in Johannesburg as ‘Water-Shedding gift from GNU’
‘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.
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina due to inspect the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel after closure for maintenance work
The governments of South Africa and Lesotho have been working together on the project which includes the grit-blasting and re-applying of corrosion protection on the steel-lined section of the tunnel.
High water consumption in eThekwini worries Minister Majodina
Minister Pemmy Majodina highlights the urgent need for water conservation in Gauteng and eThekwini, citing high consumption rates and infrastructure challenges.
Water availability could ‘deteriorate rapidly’, warns minister Majodina
Drop reports showed that municipal water and waste water services have generally declined sharply over the last 10 years and that the decline in the delivery of municipal water services happened despite high levels of support from the national government to municipalities.
SA will not run out of water by 2030, says Mahlobo
Water availability in the country could deteriorate rapidly as supply contracts and demand escalates due to a number of factors including population growth, urbanisation and the impacts of climate change.
Minister vows to tackle water tank mafias head on
Amid escalating concerns over water security and the unscrupulous tactics of criminal syndicates, the government is under increasing pressure to restore order and ensure that the basic right to water is upheld for all citizens.
Water and Sanitation Minister lashes out at Gauteng municipalities for their failure to supply water
Some parts of Gauteng have been without water for some time now. This is due to power outages at pumping stations. Joburg Water blamed Eskom for that.
The impact of poor planning on Gauteng’s water resources
Gauteng faces a looming water crisis due to government mismanagement and ageing infrastructure, threatening the livelihoods of millions
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya takes immediate action to address water shortages
In a statement, Moya stated that she reached out to the Chairperson of Rand Water to stress the urgency of this crisis and the immediate need for a resolution.
Minister orders decommissioning of collapsed Riverlands dams, families still in dark on rebuilding
Residents affected by the dam collapse are still without homes.
Water and Sanitation Minister concerned about eThekwini water challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina outlines the challenges and initiatives addressing water supply and sewage pollution in eThekwini Municipality during her first 100 days in office.
Urgent action needed: DA backs minister on Gauteng's water crisis solutions
In a recent virtual meeting of Parliament’s water and sanitation committee, the Democratic Alliance (DA) expressed strong agreement with Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina regarding the pressing water crisis in Gauteng
uMngeni-uThukela Water applauded for its recent positive AA+ rating
uMngeni-uThukela Water said that this is the second year running that the Water Board has scored a AA+ credit rating since its reconfiguration in 2023.
Johannesburg residents protest amid Gauteng water crisis
Johannesburg residents protest against ongoing water shortages, demanding immediate action from authorities as taps run dry in Gauteng.