Blog by Jonathan

Sanitation and pit latrines should be treated as a national crisis, says WaterCAN

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...

Jonathan
22.08.2025 11:09:09 - Comment(s)
Voices from the frontlines of water justice

In a world where climate change and environmental degradation threaten our most basic human rights, platforms that bring people together for action and collaboration are more important than ever. On 20 June 2025, United People Global hosted a powerful session titled “Our Planet, Our Responsibility”,...

Jonathan
04.08.2025 19:32:21 - Comment(s)
Be The Future Foundation: A rising stare in water activism

In the West Rand region of South Africa, where community access to clean water and reliable services often hangs in the balance, Be The Future Foundation is causing disruptive ripples. Founded and led by Sandile Soxokashe, the organisation brings young leaders into the heart of civic advocacy and wa...

Jonathan
04.08.2025 18:59:21 - Comment(s)
Gauteng E.coli alarm bell: Water safety under question

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...



Jonathan
19.07.2025 04:25:32 - Comment(s)