WaterCAN is a growing network of citizen science activists who are committed water guardians and willing stewards advocating for clean, safe and sustainable water. This is achieved by:

  • Using citizen science that empowers civil society
  • Managing water quality testing, data and information
  • Driving corrective actions through accountability and advocacy
  • Protecting South Africa’s water resources
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WaterCAN’s latest Press Releases

WATER CHECKED, FUTURE SECURED

A collaborative water testing project in 115 high schools across five provinces equips students with [...]

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Joburg’s adjustment budget sinks without resolving water crisis

WaterCAN and JoburgCAN are concerned about the very small water budget increase, the plan for [...]

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Joburg’s water crisis: Residents left high and dry

No water plus not enough information plus inadequate planning equals a deluge of anger among [...]

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SONA 2025 is clear as mud on water projects

WaterCAN welcomes the promise to prioritise water challenges, but wants clarity on spending and strong [...]

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Thank you to 3500 active citizens who signed on to help fix Joburg’s water infrastructure

WaterCAN delivers water infrastructure budget petition to the Speaker of the City of Joburg, and [...]

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Join WaterCAN’s Call for Joburg to Rewrite the Water Budget

Sign WaterCAN’s petition calling on the City of Joburg to table an amended budget on [...]

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Increase Joburg Water’s capital budget to R3bn now

WaterCAN demands urgent action on Johannesburg’s water crisis Credit: Canva WaterCAN, an initiative of the [...]

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How to use WaterCAN’s testing kit

How to discard WaterCAN’s testing kit

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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is a registered non-profit civil action organisation funded by the South African public.

OUTA focuses on tackling corruption and the misappropriation of public funds. The Community Action Network (CAN) is an independent division of OUTA funded separately, and with its own management team. CAN seeks to substantially improve municipalities by empowering and strengthening the role of local community organisations and associations. To find out more about OUTA, visit www.outa.co.za.