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Gauteng water troubles underline fragility of mismanaged system

We should always use water responsibly – and that includes the authorities

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Gauteng authorities are blaming each other over water problems instead of working together to resolve the issues. WaterCAN, an initiative of the Or...
Jonathan
07.09.2023 18:57:26 - Comment(s)

WaterCAN disappointed over yet another postponement of Sasol environmental case

Delays in legal proceedings hinder both justice and the vital environmental cleanup process

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WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has expressed deep disappointment that the c...
Jonathan
08.08.2023 00:36:33 - Comment(s)

WaterCAN lays criminal charges against City of Joburg municipal managers for sewage pollution

Activists must take action over pollution as City of Johannesburg municipal manager Floyd Brink and former manager Bryne Maduka failed to stop year-long sewage spill blamed on infrastructure failure

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Jonathan
25.07.2023 20:33:23 - Comment(s)

Urgent action required against errant water service providers, says WaterCAN

The Blue, Green and No drop reports show that water service providers do not care about the quality or quantity of water they provide or whether people get ill

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  The extremely high level of failure of ...
Jonathan
07.06.2023 19:00:10 - Comment(s)

WaterCAN tests water in Hammanskraal – free from cholera but unsafe to drink

WaterCAN tests show no cholera in Hammanskraal but water from four taps – including a water tanker filling point – is not safe to drink

 

Caption: The four taps in Hammanskraal where Aquatico Laboratories collected samp...

Jonathan
01.06.2023 22:52:15 - Comment(s)