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Water testing week in the Western Cape from 4-8 March 2024

Water testing week in the Western Cape from 4-8 March 2024



Learners at 69 high schools in the Western Cape will have the opportunity to learn how to test the quality of their drinking water this week. WaterCAN, a civil activist organisation advocating for clean drinking water nationwide, has joined forces with the Western Cape STEM Club Network to conduct ...

05.03.2024 22:44:27
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WaterCAN delivers breakup Valentine's Day messages to 5 mayors across South Africa

WaterCAN delivers breakup Valentine's Day messages to 5 mayors across South Africa



On February 14, 2024 (Valentine’s Day), WaterCAN is delivering a poignant message regarding the precarious state of our rivers and water sources to five mayors across the country. Mayors representing the City of Cape Town, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Municipality, City of Johannesburg, a...


15.02.2024 00:20:08
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WaterCAN raises alarming concerns over Glyphosate usage in Vaal River

WaterCAN raises alarming concerns over Glyphosate usage in Vaal River


WaterCAN, a leading advocate for water conservation and safety, is deeply concerned over Rand Water's announcement that glyphosate, a herbicide, will be sprayed on the Vaal River to combat the water lettuce and hyacinth problem. This raises significant environmental and public health concerns. 

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13.02.2024 18:25:08
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WaterCAN strongly condemns brutal police response to peaceful water protesters

WaterCAN strongly condemns brutal police response to peaceful water protesters

WaterCAN strongly condemns police violence towards water protesters, urging accountability for this assault on democratic rights.

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In a shocking display of excessive force, law enforcement opened fire on...
05.02.2024 18:53:13
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WaterCAN asks public to help track water leaks and “billing for air”

WaterCAN asks public to help track water leaks and “billing for air”


Fed up with water leaks, taps with no water and meters that measure air as well as water usage? WaterCAN is compiling data on these and would like the public to help  us to assess the extent of the situation, so we can use this to put pressure on authorities such as the Department of Water and ...

01.02.2024 23:40:15
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WaterCAN commends Minister for reminding water services authorities to do their jobs or face the consequences

WaterCAN commends Minister for reminding water services authorities to do their jobs or face the consequences


WaterCAN, a leading advocate for water conservation and safety, commends the Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu for confronting the alarming state of water in South Africa and warning water services authorities (WSAs) of their responsibilities to provide ...

20.01.2024 00:34:55
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WaterCAN's Dr. Ferrial Adam Honored with Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023

WaterCAN's Dr. Ferrial Adam Honored with Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023


WaterCAN proudly announces that Dr. Ferrial Adam, leading the WaterCAN initiative for the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has been awarded the prestigious Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023. 
Dr. Adam received this honor among a distinguished group of finalists, including...

19.12.2023 23:55:04
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Climate change and South Africa’s water woes — an urgent call to community action

Climate change and South Africa’s water woes — an urgent call to community action


The science of climate change is clear and demands urgent action. The mounting scientific evidence of a climate catastrophe is not going to wait for politicians to get on board to tackle climate change with the urgency it needs. This year’s United Nations 28th Conference of the Parties to the U...

10.12.2023 16:45:35
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Nearly half of the water supplied by municipalities fails quality tests

Nearly half of the water supplied by municipalities fails quality tests


The Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop reports released today (Tuesday 5 December) by the Department of Water and Sanitation show a deterioration in quality controls across the country. While Minister Senzo Mchunu seems reluctant to call the water situation a crisis, WaterCAN believes it is indeed a ...

06.12.2023 04:16:02
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Sasol case drags on, but does pollution stop?

Sasol case drags on, but does pollution stop?


The criminal case against Sasol for allegedly discharging water contaminated with chemicals including vanadium into a tributary of the Vaal River was postponed on Monday 20 November to 5 July 2024. 
The postponement was agreed between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Sasol, at the NP...

20.11.2023 23:21:16
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