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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)
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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WaterCAN calls on municipalities t...Jonathan
05.04.2024 21:01:27 - Comment(s)
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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Jonathan
29.03.2024 01:19:58 - Comment(s)
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...
Jonathan
18.03.2024 17:22:57 - Comment(s)
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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Today (March 14th) marks the International Day of Action For Rivers – a pivotal day to spotlight t...Jonathan
15.03.2024 00:24:01 - Comment(s)
