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WaterCAN delivers breakup Valentine's Day messages to 5 mayors across South Africa



On February 14, 2024 (Valentine’s Day), WaterCAN is delivering a poignant message regarding the precarious state of our rivers and water sources to five mayors across the country. Mayors representing the City of Cape Town, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Municipality, City of Johannesburg, a...


15.02.2024 00:20:08
WaterCAN raises alarming concerns over Glyphosate usage in Vaal River


WaterCAN, a leading advocate for water conservation and safety, is deeply concerned over Rand Water's announcement that glyphosate, a herbicide, will be sprayed on the Vaal River to combat the water lettuce and hyacinth problem. This raises significant environmental and public health concerns. 

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13.02.2024 18:25:08

WaterCAN strongly condemns brutal police response to peaceful water protesters

WaterCAN strongly condemns police violence towards water protesters, urging accountability for this assault on democratic rights.

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In a shocking display of excessive force, law enforcement opened fire on...
05.02.2024 18:53:13
WaterCAN asks public to help track water leaks and “billing for air”


Fed up with water leaks, taps with no water and meters that measure air as well as water usage? WaterCAN is compiling data on these and would like the public to help  us to assess the extent of the situation, so we can use this to put pressure on authorities such as the Department of Water and ...

01.02.2024 23:40:15
WaterCAN commends Minister for reminding water services authorities to do their jobs or face the consequences


WaterCAN, a leading advocate for water conservation and safety, commends the Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu for confronting the alarming state of water in South Africa and warning water services authorities (WSAs) of their responsibilities to provide ...

20.01.2024 00:34:55
WaterCAN's Dr. Ferrial Adam Honored with Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023


WaterCAN proudly announces that Dr. Ferrial Adam, leading the WaterCAN initiative for the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has been awarded the prestigious Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023
Dr. Adam received this honor among a distinguished group of finalists, including...

19.12.2023 23:55:04
Nearly half of the water supplied by municipalities fails quality tests


The Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop reports released today (Tuesday 5 December) by the Department of Water and Sanitation show a deterioration in quality controls across the country. While Minister Senzo Mchunu seems reluctant to call the water situation a crisis, WaterCAN believes it is indeed a ...

06.12.2023 04:16:02
Sasol case drags on, but does pollution stop?


The criminal case against Sasol for allegedly discharging water contaminated with chemicals including vanadium into a tributary of the Vaal River was postponed on Monday 20 November to 5 July 2024. 
The postponement was agreed between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Sasol, at the NP...

20.11.2023 23:21:16
WaterCAN, civil society and key water authorities work towards setting up a water forum in Johannesburg


The national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Rand Water (RW) and Johannesburg Water (JW) got together with WaterCAN and civil society organisations at the weekend to discuss the water crisis in Johannesburg. 
But the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), which controls the funds available for it...

14.11.2023 20:59:01
Where is the money coming from for the Joburg water infrastructure upgrades?


WaterCAN, an initiative of the  Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), calls on the Gauteng water authorities to make their water infrastructure plans public, with detailed spending and timelines. 
This would provide clarity for the public on what infrastructure is being built, how much it ...

13.10.2023 20:33:18