How do we explain the dire state of water and sanitation infrastructure and the seeming inability of municipalities to maintain them?
South Africa must improve access to water for communities, upgrade water infrastructure, and manage water more carefully, or face social unrest, writes the president.
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane on Tuesday opened the Paarl Waste Water Treatment Works Project, which has been upgraded.
Main pipe burst, shutting down supply to areas including Linden, Kensington, Cresta & Victory Park.
Officials are looking at new technology to eliminate the use of drinking water to flush toilets.
The report found government reacted very late to serious water and sanitation issues.
Corruption Watch says reports show water is being sold to people who should be receiving it for free.
Residents say their water was restored last night after a week of violent protests.
Minister Edna Molewa says if South Africans do not work to conserve water, taps could run dry.
The Water and Environmental Affairs Department will launch a water saving project.
South Africa loses around R7 billion due to leaking hydro infrastructure, a study shows.
National water week kicks off, as water problems in municipalities across the country continue.
