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Charge negligent officials over Makhanda and eThekwini water outages

The water supply situation will only improve when municipal managers face charges over failed water supply


WaterCAN is deeply concerned about the ongoing water outages affecting the communities of Makhanda and eThekwini. These disruptions have caused significant inconvenience and hardship for residen...

Jonathan
30.08.2024 21:53:32 - Comment(s)
WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water

WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water

11 municipalities across six provinces consistently failing water quality tests without alerting residents


The Blue Drop Report released in 2023 highlights the fact that at least 46% of drinking systems don’t comply with ...

Jonathan
02.07.2024 23:55:14 - Comment(s)

Communities without water despite Joburg Water's promises

Thirsty and Frustrated—Joburg Residents Hunt for Joburg Water's Tanks

Picture: WaterCAN

While the maintenance is welcomed and essential, frustrations with Joburg Water are mounting. The utility had promised to deploy 85 water trucks and place 3...
Jonathan
28.06.2024 00:48:03 - Comment(s)

South Africa needs strong, ethical ministers for water and environmental ministries not destructive power politics

More than 50 years after World Environment Day was established, environmental justice is still not a priority

Picture: OUTA

Today, on 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day, a milesto...
Jonathan
05.06.2024 17:45:27 - Comment(s)

Foundation laid for the creation of a KwaZulu-Natal Water Forum

Civil organisations and senior officials from water authorities say yes for civil society led water forum.

WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), together with the Durban-based and world-renowned South Durb...
Jonathan
15.05.2024 19:14:45 - Comment(s)