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WATER CHECKED, FUTURE SECURED

WATER CHECKED, FUTURE SECURED

A collaborative water testing project in 115 high schools across five provinces equips students with the knowledge and tools to protect South Africa’s water quality.


“Water checked, future secured” is the slogan of the WaterCAN Youth Collective’s water testing project for high school students. The re...

19.03.2025 20:12:26
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Joburg’s adjustment budget sinks without resolving water crisis

Joburg’s adjustment budget sinks without resolving water crisis

WaterCAN and JoburgCAN are concerned about the very small water budget increase, the plan for massive debt funding and the chaotic failure to process the adjusted budget


Today the City of Joburg council tabled an adjustment budget with a little more spending for water infrastructure, following our pe...

28.02.2025 03:30:51
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Joburg’s water crisis: Residents left high and dry

Joburg’s water crisis: Residents left high and dry

No water plus not enough information plus inadequate planning equals a deluge of anger among residents


For the past two weeks, residents across Johannesburg have faced severe water shortages, with inadequate communication from the City and the water utilities. This is no longer a short-term crisis, b...

14.02.2025 00:03:32
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SONA 2025 is clear as mud on water projects

SONA 2025 is clear as mud on water projects

WaterCAN welcomes the promise to prioritise water challenges, but wants clarity on spending and strong accountability


The attention to water in the President’s SONA 2025 is a welcome recognition of the urgent state of our water resources. There are some victories. WaterCAN has been advocating for the...

07.02.2025 21:55:38
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