department of water and sanitation
department of water and sanitation
department of water and sanitation
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Loerie sewer upgrade launched as R5.98m project reaches completion
Kouga Municipality and Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina launched a R5.98m upgrade to improve sewer services in Loerie.
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OPINION | Free State must prepare now for the next El Niño drought cycle
The Free State must proactively prepare for expected drought conditions due to El Niño, focusing on water management and infrastructure readiness.
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Water department urges responsible use amid Spring Day wastage concerns
Water department raises concerns about wastage during Spring Day celebrations, calling on South Africans to rethink how the resource is valued and used.
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Call on farmers to register water use before 23 July deadline
Farmers and users of water for commercial purposes that are not yet registered with the Department of Water, should do so by 23 July.
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Dam levels in the Free State remain stable
Dam levels in the Free State remain stable at 101.6%, unchanged from last week but up 0.8% compared to last year. Key dams like Krugersdrift and Bloemhof have seen increases,…
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Free State dams overflowing after heavy rainfall
Several dams in the Free State are overflowing and may cause water courses to flood after heavy rain in recent weeks.
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Thirsting Western Cape dams jump to 52% as some catchments overflow
Recent storms have pushed Western Cape dam levels up sharply to 52,5%, though the Olifants/Doorn region remains dangerously low.
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Competition teaches learners about saving water in communities
The winners in the South African Youth Water Prize in the Free State was recently announced.
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Proposed dam rules hit fishing, photography and tourism
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s proposed regulations threaten the livelihoods of communities near South African dams by imposing restrictive access rules and requiring lease agreements for recreational activities. Critics…
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Namibia withholds crucial approval that could delay multi-billion rand cross-border water scheme
Namibia opposes Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project due to concerns over reduced downstream water flow affecting its security and agriculture.
