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DWS increases Bloemhof outflow as water releases from Vaal continue
By: Natasha Odendaal 24th March 2025 The water outflows at the Bloemhof dam have been increased to 350.97 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to allow for the extra flows that are expected... →
DWS opens sluice gate as Vaal dam levels rise
By: Natasha Odendaal 20th March 2025 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday opened one sluice gate to increase water releases from the Vaal dam, the levels of which... →
South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue
20th March 2025 In many cities and towns across South Africa, water shortages and supply disruptions have become more frequent. Most recent figures show that 33%... →
DA calls for urgent action to address municipal failures that lead to water crises
19th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned about the collapse of water management in Gauteng as a result of municipal failure, political... →
Daily Podcast – March 19, 2025
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa consumer inflation at 3.2% y/y in February; Cogta committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities’... →
The effective use of disclaimer notices and clauses to exclude liability
19th March 2025 In recent years, South African courts have upheld the enforceability of disclaimer notices, provided they meet specific legal requirements. A... →
COGTA committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities' water challenges
19th March 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) today called for the management of sound intergovernmental... →
Cogta committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities’ water challenges
By: Natasha Odendaal 19th March 2025 As water utility Rand Water outlined the challenges it faces, including the debt owed to it, the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and... →
