Gauteng consumers and municipalities should use water as though Day Zero is upon us, and get used to that as a way of life. Credit: OUTA The recent Rand Water […]
Author Archives: WaterCAN
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Oct
As Day Zero looms in Joburg, the news of the City’s 42 leaking reservoirs underlines the need for transparency Credit: OUTA The revelation that half of the City of Joburg’s […]
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Sep
South Africa’s next big crisis – this time with water – is here, and it will have a much bigger impact than our energy crisis. But citizen science activism can […]
Opinion Piece, Uncategorized
Mogale City’s Infrastructure Collapse: A Threat to Public Health and Human Rights
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Sep
Sep
Mismanagement and Neglect Expose Mogale City Residents to Health Risks Amid Sewage Crisis Credit: OUTA Reports of wilful and persistent sewage pollution by the City of Mogale reveal more than […]
Opinion Piece, Uncategorized
WaterCAN and the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens partner to celebrate World
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Sep
Sep
Water Monitoring Day with nationwide water testing campaign Credit: OUTA WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), is proud to announce its 3rd annual water testing month […]
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Aug
The water supply situation will only improve when municipal managers face charges over failed water supply Credit: Shutterstock WaterCAN is deeply concerned about the ongoing water outages affecting the communities […]
Press Release, Uncategorized
WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water
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Jul
Jul
WaterCAN calls on municipalities to warn the public about contaminated tap water 11 municipalities across six provinces consistently failing water quality tests without alerting residents Picture: Shutterstock The Blue Drop […]
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Communities without water despite Joburg Water’s promises Thirsty and Frustrated—Joburg Residents Hunt for Joburg Water’s Tanks Picture: WaterCAN While the maintenance is welcomed and essential, frustrations with Joburg Water are […]
Press Release, Uncategorized
South Africa needs strong, ethical ministers for water and environmental ministries not destructive power politics
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Jun
Jun
South Africa needs strong, ethical ministers for water and environmental ministries not destructive power politics More than 50 years after World Environment Day was established, environmental justice is still not […]
Opinion Piece, Uncategorized
Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities
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May
May
Tackling the Root Causes of Sewage Manhole Overflows in Our Municipalities Source: OUTA This article first appeared in the Mail & Guardian, 14 May 2024 The sight and stench of […]