department of water and sanitation

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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

7 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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,…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months ago

The Unsung Heroes of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Workforce

Cape Town's bustling city depends on its dedicated workforce to keep vital infrastructures running smoothly. Among these workers are the…

12 months ago

Addressing the Cholera Outbreak in Hammanskraal

Cholera outbreaks are a common occurrence in areas with poor water quality and sanitation, and Hammanskraal is no exception. The…

12 months ago

Cholera Outbreak in Hammanskraal Raises Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Cholera is a type of infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacterium, which spreads through contaminated food and water.…

12 months ago

South Africa’s Water and Sanitation Department Unveils Ambitious Projects for 2023/2024 Budget

On May 16, 2023, South Africa's Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, presented an ambitious budget of R40.291 billion…

1 year ago

Comprehensive Planned Water Supply Maintenance for Bellville and Surrounding Areas

The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a comprehensive planned maintenance work for the water supply…

1 year ago