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.

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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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Rand Water and Joburg Water fail residents and won’t talk to them

WaterCAN demands urgent action from authorities on Joburg water supply crisis.

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