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Mandela would be disturbed at statistics showing how some South African children live

Opinion Chris Jones - 17 Jul 2020

A large percentage don’t have access to adequate housing, food, clean water or sanitation, putting them and their families at a higher risk of the coronavirus

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Asivikelane campaign gives a voice to those living in informal settlements

Coronavirus Aditya Kumar & Phumeza Mlungwana - 30 May 2020

A response to the coronavirus pandemic is paving the way to ensure people get the attention they deserve and hold government to account

Municipalities need to be reminded of their role in the country

Coronavirus Naledi Ngqambela - 23 May 2020

It is usually the most vulnerable in society who are most dependent on local authorities, yet they are the ones stealing from the poor

The Covid-19 pandemic is not an excuse to trample on human rights

Africa Webster Zambara - 15 Apr 2020

By violating basic human rights, governments risk inflicting a double tragedy on their most vulnerable populations

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Covid-19 and the call for solidarity: Challenges for informal settlements

Article Hloniphile Simelane - 12 Apr 2020

It is difficult for residents of informal settlements to follow guidelines to prevent Covid-19 transmission, such as hand-washing, in the absence of access to water. It is governments’ responsibility to provide these basic services

Water Research Commission launches Sastep

Article Advertising Supplement - 29 Nov 2019

Innovative sanitation technologies will create thousands of vital jobs

Women should design public toilets

Article Chilufya Chileshe - 21 Feb 2019

Consulting women about their needs would go a long way towards ensuring their health and safety

Only half of clinics and hospitals in this country meet basic hygiene standards

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2019

What if your doctor couldn’t even wash her hands before examining you?

Township sanitation remains the pits

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Dec 2018

The commodification of basic services is to blame for the current appalling situation

Women prove that social franchising can work

Article Advertorial - 23 Nov 2018

Creating opportunities for themselves while uplifting the community

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Secure water future for South Africa through an innovative sanitation market

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2018

We have to change our mindset for a sustainable future

Flushing money down the loo

Article Sipho Kings - 31 Aug 2018

It’s no secret that South Africa’s water sector faces big problems. Old infrastructure is falling apart

Solid waste management and sustainable development

Article Malilomo Francisca Nkhabu - 20 Apr 2018

Waste management is a basic human need and can also be regarded as a basic human right

‘Parents, NGOs must pay for school toilets’

Article Bongekile Macupe - 24 Nov 2017

The state’s lawyer says that school sanitation can’t rest solely at the doorstep of education authorities

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Lack of proper sanitation costs Africa over $19-billion annually, nearly 1% of GDP

Analysis Staff Reporter - 29 Aug 2016

More innovation in technology and delivery needed to bring solutions to the underprivileged.

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