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South Africa seeks water investment with new procurement office
6th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is setting up an office to facilitate private investment in the water industry in a bid to arrest its collapse and emulate the success of the nation’s electricity procurement agency... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


The vital role of reliable water infrastructure in preventing cholera outbreaks: SAPPMA's commitment to quality pipes and infrastructure
1st June 2023

The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal in the Gauteng province, as well as in Limpopo and the Free State resulting in the tragic loss of 23 lives, serves as a stark reminder of the critical... 


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Rooiwal set for R4bn upgrade, DBSA selected as implementing agent
1st June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the City of Tshwane (CoT) have embarked on a partnership that will see the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) implement the extensive upgrade... 


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Kusini to equip communities with water skills, unlock economic opportunities
31st May 2023

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


MTN South Africa partners with Gift of the Givers to alleviate Hammanskraal cholera crisis 
31st May 2023

In response to the urgent cholera crisis in Hammanskraal, MTN SA has partnered with the Gift of the Givers to provide essential support to the affected community. As part of this rapid response... 


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Ramaphosa calls for measures to strengthen municipal water supply, sanitation service delivery
29th May 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Recent outbreaks of cholera have prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to ask Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu to make recommendations to strengthen the governance, management and... 


DWS, City of Tshwane form joint task team to tackle Hammanskraal water issues
29th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane (CoT) have formed a joint task team to resolve the current water challenges following an outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal, in... 


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DWS sets out challenges in the water sector, mulls reforms as water services deteriorate
26th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is proposing several measures and reforms that could bring about financial and service delivery sustainability as it works to ensure the overall... 


Raising of dam wall will provide water security
26th May 2023

Consultancy Zimile Consulting Engineers is at an advanced stage of a project to raise a dam wall, which will satisfy the short-term and future potable water demand requirements, and improve the... 


Let us . . .
26th May 2023 By: Riaan de Lange

Let us do what? How about “Let’s grow South Africa together”? If you need reminding, this was the title of the governing party’s 2019 election manifesto. I recalled it when I saw government’s... 


Saudi-developed solution could broaden access to sanitised water in Africa
26th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in Saudi Arabia, is developing an energy efficient initiative that could assist hundreds of millions of people who lack access to clean,... 


DPWI progresses special projects, renewable energy procurement
24th May 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has tabled in Parliament an R8.7-billion budget for his department for the 2023/24 financial year, which will focus on reforms, decisive... 


DWS expands technical team to respond to Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal
22nd May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Monday said it is working with the national and provincial departments of Health, as well as the City of Tshwane, to assist with water quality... 


Social enterprise aims to equip 100 young people with water technology skills this year
19th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


Load shedding adds last straws to looming SA water crisis; but there is hope
15th May 2023

South Africa is approaching a water crisis as load shedding adds undue pressure to water and wastewater treatment systems already on the verge of collapse. However, there is still hope that South... 


DWS to continue implementing interventions to ensure water security
12th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will continue to progress many of its initiatives throughout 2023 to ensure South Africa gets back on track in terms of water security. Speaking during... 


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Cabinet assures SA of govt effort to ‘prevent attempts to collapse national grid’
11th May 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Cabinet stressed on Thursday that government is working closely with embattled State-owned enterprise Eskom to fast-track the repair of power station units that have resulted in Stage 6... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu
KwaZulu-Natal to get mega water board with new members – Mchunu
11th May 2023 By: News24Wire

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu plans to axe 24 members of two embattled water boards to make way for a new water structure at the end of July. The proposed name of the new structure is... 


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Accelerate completion of water projects in Waterberg district, says Mahlobo
10th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo urged mayors and municipal managers in the Waterberg district to fast-track water and sanitation projects in Limpopo to ensure access to water for... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan to lodge 'urgent appeal' against loadshedding exemption ruling
8th May 2023 By: News24Wire

Government will lodge an urgent appeal against a ruling that it prevent loadshedding for schools, healthcare facilities and police stations within 60 days. This step is to avoid "undue risk" to the... 


Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation
Public-private partnerships best suited to alleviate SA’s mounting water issues
8th May 2023

By Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation South Africa’s taps are at risk of running dry as its water supply infrastructure comes under mounting pressure. As millions go without... 


Kusini to equip communities with water skills, unlock economic opportunities
5th May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Social enterprise Kusini Water is accelerating its Water Champions programme to train unemployed youth and unlock economic opportunities in communities, as it works to provide water access across... 


Cholera outbreak shines light on poor plumbing risk
5th May 2023

It is just a matter of time before South Africa experiences a very serious outbreak of cholera and other waterborne pathogens, such as salmonella, typhoid and hepatitis. This is considering the... 


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Treasury begins engagements with municipalities on conditions for writing off R57bn debt owed to Eskom
3rd May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury is embarking on provincial roadshows to communicate the 14 conditions under which the debt owed to Eskom by municipalities can be written off over the coming three years. As... 


DWS continues prior year’s strategic interventions
2nd May 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will continue to progress many of its initiatives throughout 2023 to ensure South Africa gets back on track in terms of water security. Speaking during... 


DWS calls on mines to register tailing dams on its database
28th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is calling on mining houses to register all their tailings or mine residue deposit dams that classify as dams with a safety risk on its database. This... 


Sector can benefit from water optimising solutions
28th April 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

It is evident that the South African sewage and effluent sector is under tremendous strain, as ongoing sewage spillage is a symptom of a “far wider and deeper issue”, stresses water solutions... 


Pre-applications for hydropower generation water-use licences invited
28th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened the preapplications phase for independent power producers (IPPs) to apply for authorisations to use water resources, water courses and... 


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Mzimvubu water resources development project, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is under construction. 


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Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F and 2G are in the feasibility study stage. 


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Vaal Gamagara water supply scheme, South Africa – update
28th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is in the construction phase. 


Commerzbank, Investec jointly arrange financing to provide safe drinking water in rural Côte d’Ivoire
26th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Investec and Commerzbank, in collaboration with Swiss Export Risk Insurance and Atradius Dutch State Business, have concluded a loan agreement with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Economy and Finance... 


DWS dismisses senior official for fraud, gross dishonesty
21st April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has dismissed a senior official for fraud and gross dishonesty that had resulted in dual employment and double-dipping. Gabonewe Madikela was found... 


Spring Grove Water Treatment Plant commissioned
21st April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commissioned the completed Spring Grove water treatment plant at the Rosetta and Bruntville Reservoir in Mooi River, in the uMgungundlovu District,... 


DWS signs cooperation MoUs with two European countries
21st April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between South Africa and Finland, while a standing MoU has been renewed with the Netherlands during the United Nations 2023 Water conference,... 


Firming commodities demand, post-Covid stimulus packages and greater infrastructure spend drive up demand for Bell dump trucks
21st April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and expanded infrastructure spending in several markets have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs),... 


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Better Infrastructure and the Fate of Fleets
20th April 2023

By Sales Director of Webfleet, Bridgestone’s Mobility company, Justin Manson Government’s most recent pledges to begin the procurement of services in extensive new build and upgrade of road... 


First phase of Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade under way
19th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first phase of the two-phase R474-million Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade to increase the capacity and reliability of the City of Cape Town's bulk sewer system is under way after breaking ground... 


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TGME underground project, South Africa
14th April 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation has awarded a water-use licence for the project. 


DWS outlines applications for hydropower generation water use
12th April 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is preparing to open applications for the water-use licences for hydropower generation, with a stakeholder session outlining the process moving forward... 


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