Blog tagged as Civic Activism

Sanitation and pit latrines should be treated as a national crisis, says WaterCAN

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...

Jonathan
22.08.2025 11:09:09 - Comment(s)
Unsafe Water in Schools: Learners lead the call for urgent action

A new report released by WaterCAN today reveals a disturbing truth: 43% of water samples tested from South African schools are unsafe for human consumption, posing a serious threat to the health, dignity, and educational rights of thousands of learners across the country.

You can download the report ...

Jonathan
25.06.2025 21:00:32 - Comment(s)
We can restore the Umbilo River: A citizen science call to action
A coalition of civil society organisations has sounded the alarm over the dire state of Durban’s Umbilo River. A 22-day investigation led by WaterCAN, Adopt-a-River, and Save Our Rivers and Sea from Sewage (SORS-FS) has uncovered extreme levels of pollution, including raw sewage leaks, industrial du...
Jonathan
22.04.2025 22:40:49 - Comment(s)