Communities without water despite Joburg Water's promises

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

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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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Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities

Source: OUTA

This article first appeared in the Mail & Guardian, 14 May 2024

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.

Carolina Eco Green and WaterCAN demand safe drinking water for Carolina

Environmental organisation uses WaterCAN water testing kits and finds alarming levels of E.coli and coliform bacteria, but municipality fails to clean up

Source: Imminent Mabuza

Mining Operations Impacting Clean Water Access

Bench Marks Foundation and WaterCAN Urges Enforcement and Support for Affected Communities

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Dirty water in Savanna City?

WaterCAN is concerned about reports of poor quality drinking water in Savanna City in Midvaal municipality. Since 4 April 2024, residents have complained about dirty water coming out of their taps.

Image: Supplied by Savanna City resident

How to jointly stop the water crisis from becoming a national catastrophe

The water crisis in Johannesburg must not be seen as just a localised city issue; it is a symptom of a bigger national and systemic water crisis

*this article was first published in the Daily Maverick on 24 March 2024.

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The lightning strike, the closed tap and the missing mayor: Joburg’s water crisis isn’t over yet

Joburg’s 11-day water crisis exposed a chain of disaster, from years of inadequate maintenance to the political and managerial collapse of South Africa’s biggest city. WaterCAN executive manager Dr Ferria...

International Day of Action for Rivers: Take a Stand for Clean Waterways!

WaterCAN celebrates International Day of Action for Rivers but demands a future with healthy, flowing rivers.

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