It would halt the abuse of taxpayers’ money in the water sector and ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of this precious resource

Outdated data, debt and mismanagement — Gauteng’s water plans predict a crisis. But it will be averted if people cut their water use by 30%

Equitable access to the resource and the benefits derived from it are central to transformation

In certain parts, the Eastern Cape crisis is worse than Cape Town — areas like the Gamtoos Valley don’t have supplementary water available.

Outa says Mokonyane has "jeopardised" the water security for Gauteng by delaying the development of the LHWP II for more than two years.

Over R600-billion is needed over the next decade to fix poor infrastructure and extend coverage – but less than half of this is available.

The IFP has accused the ANC of selectively using state resources to bring water to the Nkandla local municipality.

Bosveld Phosphates has leaked polluted water into the Selati River, which flows through the Kruger National Park.

South Africa is not blessed with a lot of water and is currently ranked the 30th driest in the world.

Rand Water Academy is to develop a pool of skilled and capable workers that contribute to the benefits and opportunities of economic expansion.

Approximately 70% of the gross domestic product of South Africa is supported by water from the Limpopo, Inkomati, Pongola and Orange Rivers.

In the water sector there has been a skills shortage and a lack of the technical capacity, hindering municipalities to deliver on infrastructure.

The state claims 95% of people have access to water, but the water affairs department admits that only 65% have flowing water.

The department of water affairs says a new pip has been installed in Madibeng to address the water shortage in the area.

A week-long spill is now under control, says SANParks, but the long-term effect on the environment is yet to be seen.

A decade ago companies and government did not know about their water use. But scarcity has now forced them to work together.

Deputy Water Minister Rejoyce Mabudafhasi says problems with the drinking water supply in parts of Diepsloot are complex but are being addressed.

Water Affairs department’s plan of desalination to deal with acid mine drainage has to be fast-tracked before sulphate levels reach dangerous levels.

Ask people where water comes from and they’re likely to answer: "a tap".

Government is considering imposing a mining industry levy or tax to finance the clean up of toxic acid water rising.