The Department of Water and Sanitation says poor maintenance at the Ermelo Wastewater Treatment Works caused sewage to bypass treatment, polluting local dams and rivers.
A video shows Water Minister Pemmy Majodina swearing at a disabled resident during a community meeting in Loerie, prompting criticism and official objections.
Vaal Dam was 100% full on 4 Sept 2026 though inflows fell through the week. Discharge stayed at 16.8 m³/s and no sluice gates were opened,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation warns against wasting water and humiliating people during Spring Day, urging responsible celebrations amid El Niño concerns.
Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Jack Bloom made unannounced inspections in eThekwini, urging action after sewage pollution and meeting affected communities.
A likely strong El Niño could bring a hot, dry Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Major dams trail 2025 levels and experts urge early conservation to protect supplies.
South Africa signed a $1.5bn World Bank Development Policy Loan to support electricity, freight and water reforms. The loan carries a SOFR-linked rate and 15-year term.
Hammanskraal residents have expressed strong support for the new National Water Access Acceleration Programme, while community leaders warned the intervention arrived far too late. The programme,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that collapsing infrastructure and poor municipal management have worsened South Africa’s water crisis, saying urgent reform is required to prevent a...
Residents in Standerton say untreated sewage continues to flow into the Vaal River, prompting demands for criminal charges as government officials and the municipality dispute responsibility...