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The City of Joburg is failing to answer resident’s calls with regards to water leaks. (Gallo)
EDNA MOLEWA

Water finally rises to SA’s development agenda

The department of water and environmental affairs is not holding back as it reviews its key positions regarding the national water policy.

  • Faraanaz Parker
5 min read
Edna Molewa. (Oupa Nkosi)
EDNA MOLEWA

SA needs ‘R670bn over the next 10 years’ for water

SA needs to invest an estimated R670-billion in new water and sanitation infrastructure over the next decade, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

  • Sapa
2 min read
Dry taps: Utility advises customers to start stocking up on water ahead of the weekend
AGRICULTURE

Cullinan mine threatens farming community

Community members allege that a new mine is destroying a wetland, threatening their livelihoods, and is operating illegally.

  • Sipho Kings
5 min read
Dry taps: Utility advises customers to start stocking up on water ahead of the weekend
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS

Water affairs: Saving and sharing our vital resource

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

  • Sipho Kings
4 min read
It is critical for private companies and government to work together to avert a crisis.
EDNA MOLEWA

Farming out SA’s water worries

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.

  • Sipho Kings
5 min read
BUYELWA SONJICA

Minister has serious concerns about sanitation

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica on Wednesday denied there was a sanitation crisis in South Africa.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read