The Peninsula Paddle took place on 4 October 2020.This year, UCT’s Future Water Institute, in partnership with Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CTEET), Friends of the Liesbeek, Khayelitsha Canoe Club, Zandvlei Trust, WISA and the…
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Will we ever face water shedding in southern Africa? Can we trust the quality of our water? Are our dams full enough to see us through this pandemic and any other future unprecedented global moment…
The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan states that the many failing water and wastewater treatment works are of great concern for public health and safety. WISA calls for the reinstatement of the highly successful…
One of the most important issues facing southern Africa is the challenge of managing water in a way that ensures that our growing urban population can live in cities that are sustainable and resilient. Achieving…
COVID-19: THE RISK THE PANDEMIC POSES TO SA’S WATER SUPPLY Household water supplies may fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic – if users can no longer pay their bills, and municipalities’ revenue streams dry up.…
Recently, as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, there has been a recognition in South Africa of the importance of access to water and sanitation for residents living in informal settlements, together with hygiene education.…
These are some of the UNSUNG HEROES at Umgeni Water during this COVID-19 pandemic period. They leave the safety of their homes and sacrifice their time with their families to ensure continued potable supply of…
Thank you Martin Taylor for being a Water Sector Hero! Intro: Martin Taylor is an experienced superintendent with more than 30 years in the water treatment industry. He manages a number of plants in the Gansbaai…
Thank you Mandla for being a Water Sector Hero! Intro: Mandla Baloi is a young professional chemical engineer that currently holds the position of superintendent at two key waste water treatment plants in the Overstrand.…
