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Johannesburg civil society organisations stand with the residents of Coronationville, Westbury, Westdene, Martindale and Sophiatown who took to the streets on Wednesday to demand what should never be denied - clean, reliable water.
Burning tyres and clouds of tear gas filled Coronationville as roads ...
In the wake of yet another tragedy involving poor sanitation infrastructure at schools, the water and sanitation civic activism non-profit WaterCAN demands the National Government to prioritise the dignity of learners.
WaterCAN is devastated by another tragic death, this time a six-year-old Grade R p...
On July 18, 2025, WaterCAN raised the alarm over the Gauteng Province’s failure to meet basic microbiological water quality standards.
Our initial press statement - which you can read here was based on public commentary by water scientist Ms Ayesha Laher, who highlighted the province’s co...
In a world where climate change and environmental degradation threaten our most basic human rights, platforms that bring people together for action and collaboration are more important than ever. On 20 June 2025, United People Global hosted a powerful session titled “Our Planet, Our Responsibility”,...
In the West Rand region of South Africa, where community access to clean water and reliable services often hangs in the balance, Be The Future Foundation is causing disruptive ripples. Founded and led by Sandile Soxokashe, the organisation brings young leaders into the heart of civic advocacy and wa...
