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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
Picture: OUTA
Today, on 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day, a milesto...Jonathan
05.06.2024 17:45:27 - Comment(s)
Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities
Source: OUTA
This article first appeared in the Mail & Guardian, 14 May 2024
The sight and stench of sewage overflowing from manholes onto our streets highlights a failure in the very systems designed to protect public heal...Jonathan
22.05.2024 20:59:28 - Comment(s)
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.
WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), together with the Durban-based and world-renowned South Durb...Jonathan
15.05.2024 19:14:45 - Comment(s)
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
Carolina Eco Green, a leading environmental organisa...Jonathan
26.04.2024 22:27:08 - Comment(s)
Mining Operations Impacting Clean Water Access
Bench Marks Foundation and WaterCAN Urges Enforcement and Support for Affected Communities
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The state of water resources in South Africa due to mining operations has raised significant concerns regarding the enforcement of regulati...Jonathan
10.04.2024 22:05:06 - Comment(s)
