Blog by Jonathan
Decades of industrial waste and sewage spills have turned the Klip River into a health hazard – WaterCAN is calling for accountability before more lives are at risk.
The Water Community Action Network (WaterCAN), is demanding urgent action following a University of Johannesburg study confirming the l...
Jonathan
28.03.2025 01:42:27 - Comment(s)
A collaborative water testing project in 115 high schools across five provinces equips students with the knowledge and tools to protect South Africa’s water quality.
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“Water checked, future secured” is the slogan of the WaterCAN Youth Collective’s water testing project for high school stu...Jonathan
19.03.2025 20:12:26 - Comment(s)
WaterCAN and JoburgCAN are concerned about the very small water budget increase, the plan for massive debt funding and the chaotic failure to process the adjusted budget
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Today the City of Joburg council tabled an adjustment budget with a little more spending for water infrastructure, f...Jonathan
28.02.2025 03:30:51 - Comment(s)
No water plus not enough information plus inadequate planning equals a deluge of anger among residents
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For the past two weeks, residents across Johannesburg have faced severe water shortages, with inadequate communication from the City and the water utilities. This is no longer a short-t...Jonathan
14.02.2025 00:03:32 - Comment(s)
WaterCAN welcomes the promise to prioritise water challenges, but wants clarity on spending and strong accountability
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The attention to water in the President’s SONA 2025 is a welcome recognition of the urgent state of our water resources. There are some victories. WaterCAN has be...Jonathan
07.02.2025 21:55:38 - Comment(s)
