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Foul: Pigs root in sludge in Emfuleni municipality. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CITIZEN SCIENCE

Unsafe water found in taps, water storage tanks across South Africa, citizen tests reveal

Scientists tested South Africa’s water. What they found was alarming: E. coli, sewage pollution and unsafe drinking water reaching directly into homes

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Water injustice: Because it’s mainly women who fetch water in communities without tap water, the photographer chose to drape both his model, Bathandwa Lerato, and the roadside water barrel as women in mourning. Photo: Thobani K
ARTLAB DURBAN

The Portfolio: Thobani K

The photographer considers water as a healing force as his cow gives birth

  • Thobani K
2 min read
Leah Maebane’s orchard in Ga-Mokgotho is supported by a water tank
GA MOKGOTHO VILLAGE

Where innovation keeps water flowing and creates a better life

The villagers now have sustainable access to enough water for their various projects

  • Ndavhe Ramakuela
6 min read