The latest Drop Report confirms a troubling reality: South Africa’s water and wastewater systems are continuing to deteriorate. Compared with previous assessments, the decline in…
The Climate Challenge South Africa faces an increasingly erratic climate, characterised by severe droughts (drier climates on the western part of the country), devastating floods…
Water scarcity is the most pressing problem in developing a green hydrogen economy
In the water-scarce landscapes of Giyani, Limpopo Province, climate change poses a severe threat to rural livelihoods and agricultural productivity. Increasing droughts and…
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
The agreement will help Mpumalanga province find sustainable solutions to its water challenges
The Next Generation Sanitation Knowledge Hub will provide resources, access to service providers, funding opportunities, data and insights on this new generation toilet system
It’s time to move beyond the planning and strategy phases and begin implementation
Access to safe sanitation is not just a matter of comfort or convenience; it is a fundamental human right
Half of respondents treat their municipal water by boiling or filtering it before consumption, while 8% specified that they drink only bottled water This content is restricted to…
CEO says programme to educate local communities about water management systems is on course to reap rewards
The Green Drop 2022 report, the first since 2013, reflects a serious deterioration in the management of wastewater treatment plants
Wastewater Based Epidemiology Surveillance programme surveillance and needs to be escalated in the fight against this pandemic
There is hidden potential for small hydropower plants in South Africa
Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030
New, ultra-modern toilets are hygienic – and they save water
By using our urine and faeces as resources rather than waste, we can save our most precious resource – water
The backbone of this project is the partnerships forged with various stakeholders and the community
Communities should be seen as active participants, not just recipients
When communities are involved in creating and maintaining water projects, it creates a sense of pride and ownership
