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#JoburgWaterCrisis: 203 suppliers owed R666m. Many down tools, projects delayed.

WaterCAN is deeply alarmed by evidence showing that Johannesburg’s critical water infrastructure projects are grinding to a halt because of the City’s failure to pay contractors and the ongoing dysfunction of its financial management system.

Furthermore, WaterCAN’s Executive Director, Dr. Ferrial Ada...

Jonathan
16.10.2025 11:32:33 - Comment(s)
Civil society to protest water crisis in Johannesburg

  • Johannesburg residents, civil society groups, and community organisations have united under a city-wide coalition demanding urgent action to end what they describe as a “human rights and economic emergency” caused by the worsening water crisis.
  • In a formal letter to Mayor Dada Morero, the coalit...
Jonathan
15.10.2025 18:18:36 - Comment(s)
Media Advisory: Citizen-led  Joburg Water Protest to be held on 1 November 2025

  • Peaceful, united protest: Joburg residents, community organisations, and civil society will protest on Saturday, 1 November 2025, outside the Johannesburg Council Chambers to demand urgent action on the city’s worsening water crisis.
  • Non-political movement: Organisers have urged participants to avoid...
  • Jonathan
    15.10.2025 18:18:36 - Comment(s)
    Audit all water now, says WaterCAN

    • WaterCAN has called for an urgent, independent audit of all South Africa’s water boards.
    • Executive Manager Dr Ferrial Adam condemned the waste as “immoral and unacceptable”.
    • The organisation warns that without accountability, transparency and financial reform at water boards, South Africa’s water cris...
    Jonathan
    07.10.2025 13:49:00 - Comment(s)
    WaterCAN Testing Week 2025: Building an Army of Water Activists

    The fourth annual WaterCAN Testing Week marked another milestone in South Africa’s growing citizen science movement - a week where learners, volunteers, and communities united to test, learn, and act for clean water.


    Hosted at the Johannesburg Zoo, this year’s event was driven by WaterCAN in partner...


    Jonathan
    25.09.2025 14:08:00 - Comment(s)