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MTBPS 2024 underlines the need for municipal reform to get basic services delivered
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The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS 2024) illustrates how widespread and unmanaged government dysfunction affects delivery. This is one of the most illuminating sentences in the MTBPS, ...Jonathan
04.11.2024 23:35:47 - Comment(s)
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
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
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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
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Today, on 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day, a milesto...Jonathan
05.06.2024 17:45:27 - Comment(s)
