Carolina Eco Green and WaterCAN demand safe drinking water for Carolina Environmental organisation uses WaterCAN water testing kits and finds alarming levels of E.coli and coliform bacteria, but municipality fails […]
Author Archives: WaterCAN
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Apr
Apr
Mining Operations Impacting Clean Water Access Bench Marks Foundation and WaterCAN Urges Enforcement and Support for Affected Communities Image: Google Streetview The state of water resources in South Africa due […]
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Apr
Dirty water in Savanna City? WaterCAN is concerned about reports of poor quality drinking water in Savanna City in Midvaal municipality. Since 4 April 2024, residents have complained about dirty […]
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Mar
How to jointly stop the water crisis from becoming a national catastrophe The water crisis in Johannesburg must not be seen as just a localised city issue; it is a […]
Opinion Piece
The lightning strike, the closed tap and the missing mayor: Joburg’s water crisis isn’t over yet
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Mar
Mar
The lightning strike, the closed tap and the missing mayor: Joburg’s water crisis isn’t over yet Joburg’s 11-day water crisis exposed a chain of disaster, from years of inadequate maintenance […]
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Mar
International Day of Action for Rivers: Take a Stand for Clean Waterways! WaterCAN celebrates International Day of Action for Rivers but demands a future with healthy, flowing rivers. Image: Twitter Today […]
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Mar
Rand Water and Joburg Water fail residents and won’t talk to them WaterCAN demands urgent action from authorities on Joburg water supply crisis. Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN, a leading civil society […]
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Mar
Mar
Water testing week in the Western Cape: 4-8 March 2024 A total of 69 high schools will participate in training sessions during Western Cape Water Week from 4 to 8 […]
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Feb
Feb
WaterCAN delivers breakup Valentine’s Day messages to 5 mayors across South Africa Wilted flowers, a bottle of contaminated water, and a breakup letter underscores the urgent need for attention to […]
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Feb
Feb
WaterCAN raises alarming concerns over Glyphosate usage in Vaal River A herbicide will be sprayed on the Vaal River to combat the water lettuce and hyacinth problem. Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN, […]