Department of Water and Sanitation

Deputy S.A Minister Urges Action on Water Losses

In S.A, the In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, is encouraging municipalities to urgently address water losses due to illegal connections and ageing infrastructure. Between 37-percent and 47-percent of water in South Africa is lost due to non-revenue water, which includes water lost to leaks and illegal connections. Seitlholo says the department will continue to support municipalities to ensure sustainable water supply to communities: […]

November 18, 2024 17

South Africa

AfriForum Criticizes South Africa’s Water Security Plans for Lack of Infrastructure Renovation

In South Africa, AfriForum says the Department of Water and Sanitation’s water security and sanitation service delivery plans will be futile if concrete plans for renovating municipal distribution networks are not included. Currently, the department has 14 major national water resource infrastructure projects valued at more than 100-billion-rand, which are in different stages of implementation around the country. AfriForum’s, Marais de Vaal, says the department’s current plan does not offer […]

July 25, 2024 19

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New bill to try to enforce clean drinking water

A boy on his way home with a drum filled with water from a private borehole. Behind him are empty reservoirs meant to supply homes in Mazista, Kgetlengrivier Municipality. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann By By Steve Kretzmann via GroundUp Almost two-thirds of water-supplying municipalities (94 of 144) were failing to provide clean drinking water to residents in 2022. In 61 municipalities water treatment and supply was in “a critical state” according to the […]

January 18, 2024 10