Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]
The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents
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The project will remove alien invasive species and restore riverbanks in the catchment area
Limiting greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience can improve the everyday lives and experiences of South Africans
This is a crucial step towards the protection of the tower, which ensures water security for millions of people in the region
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Renewable energy would lower operating costs, while more and bigger plants would drive down infrastructure expenditure
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Outa says Mokonyane has "jeopardised" the water security for Gauteng by delaying the development of the LHWP II for more than two years.
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Water scarcity is here and we need to act now, as this is more difficult to solve than the electricity crisis.
First-world financial and technical skills with home-grown know-how can help in the fight to ensure food and water security in sub-Saharan Africa.
Carolina could be one heavy downpour away from facing another water crisis and residents are already reluctant to use water they do not trust.
Residents say although the water is clear and tastes normal at first, it smells like bleach and leaves a sandy aftertaste. Sipho Kings reports.
The impact of water scarcity on crop farming will soon be one of SA’s biggest problems. We may need to look beyond our borders for a solution.
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/ 19 February 2011
SA’s metropolitan areas are heading for a major water crisis by 2020, a former director general of the Department of Water Affairs has warned.
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/ 4 February 2010
The country’s water demand will exceed supply by 2025, Consulting Engineers South Africa said on Thursday.