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New strategies implemented at state facilities to maintain water infrastructure
By Rianté Naidoo More than R42 million was recently spent to upgrade infrastructure at 64 water treatment facilities across South Africa. This was followed by the assessments of water distribution...
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Minimising urban flooding by upgrading canal infrastructure
One of Johannesburg’s oldest canals recently underwent an R8 million upgrade as part of the city’s repair and rehabilitation of stormwater drainage systems portfolio. The Robinson Canal upgrade was...
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New players and experts wanted for LHWP Phase II
Katse Dam in The Kingdom of Lesotho Communities which will be disrupted during Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) need to a have buy-in, says the Department of Water and Sanitation....
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Leaders in pump innovation
The year 2017 marks a key milestone for APE Pumps as it celebrates its 65th year in business, underscoring its design, manufacturing and project management capabilities. From its inception in 1952, APE...
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Addressing Stellenbosch’s bulk infrastructure backlog
By Danielle Petterson By 2011, Stellenbosch Municipality had a huge backlog in the availability of bulk infrastructure, hampering development and growth in the region and leading to a moratorium on all...
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Ambitions for Africa – New goals new strategy
Veolia’s Mossel Bay Plant. In unveiling its new ‘Africa Organisation’, Veolia Water Technologies has entered the next chapter in its history. The water solutions specialist is laying out a new global...
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Zille will ask DWS to pay back the money
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille The Western Cape Government will ask the national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to ‘pay back the money’ after it was forced to divert R3.5 million to conduct...
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Bringing running water to rural Botswana
The pipeline route in Habu Residents of Habu in Botswana can now access a reliable water supply thanks to a recently completed water project. The project serves about 1 500 people in north-west...
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Summit to shine the spotlight on water investment opportunities
Water infrastructure will take centre stage this month as South Africa hosts a summit to profile investment opportunities into the sector. Hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation, in...
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Johannesburg infrastructure on the brink of collapse – Mashaba
City of Johannesburg Johannesburg’s infrastructure is on the brink of collapse according to City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba. Speaking at a media briefing on the state of Johannesburg’s...
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From economic and water poverty to prosperity
Dr Shafick Adams Executive Manager of the Water Research Commission South Africa needs to radically change how it supplies and uses water if the country wants to grow its economy. This is the sentiment...
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Half of indebted municipalities to cough up
Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation Speaking at the Water Infrastructure Investment Summit in Sandton yesterday, Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane announced that 16 of...
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Ethekwini prioritises electrification, water and sanitation
The eThekwini Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee held its first meeting of 2018 this week and high on its agenda for the year is electrification, water infrastructure and sanitation. The...
View ArticleAging water infrastructure frustrates Knysna locals
The Knysna Municipality has been plagued by failures in its water reticulation system which has left residents and businesses without water and frustrated. The municipality came out recently to...
View ArticleWorld Water Day 2018 – Nature for Water
With World Water Day only days away, cities around the world are announcing their plans to celebrate the day, under the theme Nature for Water. This year’s theme explores how we can use nature to...
View ArticleMiddledrift Water Treatment Works progressing well – Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation says the second phase of the Middledrift Water Treatment Works is underway and progressing well. According to the department the on-going construction of the...
View ArticleDepartment urges communities to respect water infrastructure
The Department of Water and Sanitation is urging Limpopo communities to refrain from damaging water infrastructure if they want to ensure effective supply. This comes after the department’s vehicles...
View ArticleSchools water competition gives learners real world experience
The finals of the 2018 SAICE Schools Water Competition was held recently giving learners hands-on experience planning, designing, constructing and operating a water distribution network. Held at the...
View ArticleFull steam ahead for Water & Sanitation Master Plan
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently presented an update on the National Water & Sanitation Master Plan to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation. The main objective of...
View ArticleSouth African Infrastructure Fund set to support economic growth
In an effort to support economic growth the government has decided to prioritise infrastructure through a newly established infrastructure fund. Speaking at the Union Buildings on Friday President...
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