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Revolutionizing Sanitation in Cape Town: A Vision for Dignity and Health

The Innovative Sanitation Technology pilot project in Cape Town is a groundbreaking effort to improve toilets in five informal settlements.…

2 months ago

Cape Town’s Bold R5 Billion Initiative: Elevating Water and Sanitation Services

Cape Town has received a massive R5 billion budget for water and sanitation services in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The…

3 months ago

South Africa’s New Direction for Water and Sanitation

South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation is taking a new approach to tackle water and sanitation challenges in the…

3 months ago

Embracing Technological Innovation: Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Fleet Revamp

Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested over R105 million in a fleet of advanced vehicles and equipment to…

3 months ago

Aiming for Water Sustainability in South Africa: A Critique of the 2024/25 Water and Sanitation Department Budget Vote

South Africa is facing a water crisis due to factors such as population growth, climate change, and economic advancements. The…

4 months ago

Annual Survey by the Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate: A Path towards Improvement

The Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate is launching its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey from April to June 2024. The…

7 months ago

South Africa’s Sanitation Discourse: A Deeper Look into Private Toilet Service

Loowatt, a private toilet service in South Africa, charges R350 per month for its offering that includes maintenance. The service…

7 months ago

Overflowing Toilets in Cape Town Settlement: A Result of Extortion

Toilets in Cape Town's RR Section informal settlement have been overflowing with waste for almost a month due to a…

1 year ago

Assessment of Sedibeng District’s Water and Sanitation Projects by Minister Mchunu

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has scheduled an oversight visit to assess Emfuleni Section 63 Intervention Projects in the…

1 year ago

City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate Successfully Utilises 95% of Capital Budget

The Water and Sanitation Directorate of the City of Cape Town proudly announces the successful utilisation of 95% of its…

1 year ago

Kagiso Komane’s Journey: Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success with the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Bursary Program

Education has the power to transform lives, and Kagiso Komane's story is a testament to this. Despite facing many challenges,…

1 year ago

Utilizing WhatsApp to Enhance Water and Sanitation Services in Cape Town

In Cape Town, during a season of heavy rain, citizens are encouraged to report water and sanitationrelated issues, such as…

1 year ago

Progress in Improving Water and Sanitation in Lekwa Local Municipality

On June 9, 2023, Minister Senzo Mchunu, accompanied by his deputies Ms. Judith Tshabalala and Mr. David Mahlobo, visited Lekwa…

1 year ago

Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Investment Plan

Cape Town, a bustling coastal city in South Africa, is committed to investing R4.3 billion in water and sanitation infrastructure…

1 year ago

A United Front Against Water and Sanitation Challenges in Hammanskraal

The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, a community north of Tshwane, has prompted action from the Minister of Water and…

1 year ago

Accelerating Sanitation Delivery in the Western Cape: The Role of the Provincial Sanitation Task Team

The Western Cape Provincial Sanitation Task Team (PSTT) is a Department of Water and Sanitationled initiative that aims to provide…

1 year ago