Sanitation
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The stench of neglect
Photographer Simphiwe Fuwe Molefe investigates the everyday reality of living with recurring sewage in Katlehong, documenting how chronic infrastructure failure penetrates the…
Three years on, Kanana is still living with the stench of neglect
Three years after deadly protests rocked Tembisa, residents of Kanana Extension 5 continue to live alongside running sewage and heaps of uncollected waste, questioning political…
Water, sanitation and the living heritage that binds us
As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month, AWSISA chairperson Rameteu Monyokolo explores how water and sanitation form the foundation of our living heritage, cultural identity,…
Three decades on: Assessing South Africa’s Progress since 1994
The democratic breakthrough of 1994 stands as one of the most significant political achievements of the modern era. Against the odds, South Africa chose negotiation over civil…
Uranium mine audit flags toxic water and sanitation failures
Lotus Resources’ Kayelekera mine faces scrutiny after an audit revealed water safety and sanitation failures affecting workers
Water-efficient sanitation systems strengthens climate resilience in communities
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…
How cities in developing regions can build climate resilience
Developing cities like Cape Town are at great risk of climate risk, they need to plan smart
Economic apartheid: South Africa’s transition a warning for a two-state agreement for Palestine
South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain
Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis
Of South Africa’s 144 water service authorities, 105 are performing ‘dismally’, according to Minister Pemmy Majodina
Sanitation crisis in Ramaphosa informal settlement dehumanises people
Conditions in South Africa’s many informal settlements cause health and environmental problems too
Harare’s fiscal paradox: A devolved city starved of resources
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
New methods offer hope for sanitation in informal settlements
The groundbreaking sanitation technologies are specifically designed to address problems in these communities
Senzo Mchunu tells eThekwini to ‘work day and night’ to fix water problems
The water and sanitation minister said the metro needed to build resilience into its water supply system given the flood risks
South Africa’s freshwater crisis persists
The blame game will only take us so far down the river
Pressure needed on local politicians and government for safe toilets
Officials responsible for sanitation must be qualified and held accountable to prevent the spread of disease and deaths