Blog categorized as Press Release
In the wake of yet another tragedy involving poor sanitation infrastructure at schools, the water and sanitation civic activism non-profit WaterCAN demands the National Government to prioritise the dignity of learners.
WaterCAN is devastated by another tragic death, this time a six-year-old Grade R p...
On July 18, 2025, WaterCAN raised the alarm over the Gauteng Province’s failure to meet basic microbiological water quality standards.
Our initial press statement - which you can read here was based on public commentary by water scientist Ms Ayesha Laher, who highlighted the province’s co...
WaterCAN is raising alarm over the Gauteng Province’s failure to meet basic microbiological water quality standards.
READ NOW:Our lettersent to Joburg Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation
This follows recent public commentary by wat...
A new report released by WaterCAN today reveals a disturbing truth: 43% of water samples tested from South African schools are unsafe for human consumption, posing a serious threat to the health, dignity, and educational rights of thousands of learners across the country.
