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Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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Minister Pemmy Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi

The Minister also called on communities to protect the newly commissioned infrastructure and keep it safe from vandalism and sabotage

Minister Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, warns against water mafias Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Minister Mr David Mahlobo, commissioned critical upgraded water infrastructure that will significantly improve water security for the residents of Rustenburg Local Municipality…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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Water and Sanitation monitors Knysna water crisis and coordinating short-, medium- and long-term interventions

The Department condemns recent incidents of vandalism of municipal infrastructure and calls upon community members to report such actions to law enforcement authorities

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) notes with serious concern the escalating water supply challenges currently affecting Knysna and other coastal towns within the Garden Route District. The Department is working closely with the Western Cape Provincial Government, Knysna Municipality, and other municipalities which are Water Services Authorities…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Water and Sanitation reports stable conditions at Vaal Dam and Bloemhof Dam

DWS remains committed to maintaining a proactive approach to flood preparedness and hydrological risk management

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam and the broader Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continue to perform strongly, maintaining stability in line with the latest weekly reservoir status update. This positive outlook is supported by the ongoing rainfall season. The Vaal Dam remains above…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Water and Sanitation on Clear Rivers Campaign

In alignment with Nelson Mandela Month, the campaign promotes hands-on public involvement and aims to strengthen a culture of environmental responsibility and water stewardship across the country

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) urges all South Africans to roll up their sleeves and participate in cleaning polluted rivers as part of the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign. The campaign, which is observed annually in July, is a nationwide effort, themed: “South Africa is a water-scarce country –…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future

As a proud and committed member of the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM), South Africa continues to champion regional cooperation for the sustainable and equitable management of shared water resources

The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s future in the face of climate change and growing water demands. Speaking at the ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Maseru, Lesotho on Thursday, 08 May 2025,…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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Minister Senzo Mchunu calls on water sector to prioritise providing adequate water and sanitation services to public

In a bid to improve performance of the water sector and its services to the public, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, has called for the sector to suspend its ego and prioritise professionalism

Minister Mchunu calls on the water sector to set aside egos and prioritise providing adequate water and sanitation services to the public In a bid to improve performance of the water sector and its services to the public, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, has called for the sector…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Water and Sanitation interacts with political leaders and councilors on water supply issues

Recent water supply challenges within some municipalities in Gauteng province prompted Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with Deputy Ministers, Mr David Mahlobo and Ms Judith Tshabalala to embark on a two-day fact-finding mission on 26-27 September 2023

Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, and Rand Water Board Chairperson, Mr Ramateu Monyokolo, yesterday (27 September 2023) interacted with the political leaders and the councilors of City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and the City of Tshwane, on ways to resolve water supply issues in…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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Deputy Minister Judith Tshabalala welcomes South Africa’s water sector delegation at World Water Week Conference in Sweden

World Water Week 2023 hosted by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is focused on innovation, particularly at a time of unprecedented challenges facing water security around the world

Deputy Minister Judith Tshabalala welcomed South Africa’s delegates at this year’s World Water Week Conference starting on 21 August 2023, where she will participate in different panel discussions with various representatives from across the globe on different water challenges facing the world. World Water Week 2023 hosted by Stockholm International…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Water and Sanitation on national dam levels

National dam levels sustain stability despite slight drop due to winter season

The weekly status of reservoirs released by the Department of Water and Sanitation reflects that most reservoirs in the country remain on a stable balance albeit downswing in water levels when compared to same period last week. This week, the overall storage capacity of the country’s water level sits at…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu commends progress made on Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works project and Olifantspoort Bulk Water Scheme in Limpopo

The Masodi Waste Water Treatment plant, is a multi-year a public private partnership project by Mogalakwena Municipality, and fully funded and implemented by Ivanplats Proprietary Limited Mine

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu says the new Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works that is being constructed in Mokopane, in the Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo will serve as a model for other municipalities to follow suit and embrace partnerships and collaborations with private sector for…