Temporary shutdown of Nsezi Water Treatment Works
Empangeni and surrounding areas have had no water for the second day today. uMngeni-uThukela Water Board, said this is a temporary situation, caused by a planned shutdown of the local…
Water Affairs cracks whip on 52 Munis
The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS), has opened criminal cases against municipalities for non-compliance, according to Wisane Mavasa, Spokesperson for the Department. He said 88 cases were filed…
Amatola Water announces new Executives
Amatola Water Board announced the employment of 3 new Executives this week. Jonathan Jackson, is now the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Amatola Water Board. Dorothy Mabuza, is the new…
No water for 2 days this week
Residents of Ezakheni will have no water for 2 days this week. The Alfred Duma Local Municipality, notified residents over the weekend, that supply will get interrupted from tomorrow until…
KwaXimba Water Treatment Plant
The KwaXimba Water Treatment Plant, was in the spotlight this week, when Senzo Mthunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation visited with dignitaries. The Plant under construction, will serve the community…
Will Gauteng have enough water from October to March 2025?
The planned closure of the Lesotho Highlands Water Tunnel for six months from the 1st of October 2024 – 31st of March 2025, will not have implications on the availability…
Water Projects underway
While there are numerous projects around the country, the focus is on 3 in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. Misty mountain reservoir Amatola Water said it is completing the…
Cause of contaminated water in Emfuleni found: Illegal dumping
Authorities in eMfuleni said the root cause of contaminated water, is illegal dumping into water infrastructure. Following reports of contaminated drinking water quality, a team of experts from eMfuleni and…
Vaal River Lettuce: Minister visits GP & FS Munis
The Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, is expected to visit dischargers of waste water into the Vaal River up to the Vaal Barrage, today. An update from the…
Rand Water in top 4 in the world
The Global Water Intelligence Organization (GWIO) nominated Rand Water as one of the top four (4) water utilities in the world. It thus nominated the water utility to receive the…