WaterCAN has called for an urgent, independent audit of all South Africa’s water boards. Executive Manager Dr Ferrial Adam condemned the waste as “immoral and unacceptable”. The organisation warns that […]
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Category Archives: Press Release
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WaterCAN’s fourth annual Citizen Science Water Testing Week runs 15–19 September, with the official launch on 18 September at the Johannesburg Zoo, in partnership with Joburg Parks Over four years, […]
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Johannesburg civil society organisations stand with the residents of Coronationville, Westbury, Westdene, Martindale and Sophiatown who took to the streets on Wednesday to demand what should never be denied – […]
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In this statement we discuss: Citizen scientists to test water nationwide, 15–19 September 2025 World Water Monitoring Day: 18 September Call for testers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Northern Cape, and Free […]
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On July 18, 2025, WaterCAN raised the alarm over the Gauteng Province’s failure to meet basic microbiological water quality standards. Our initial press statement – which you can read here […]
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Bekkersdal Water Pollution Crisis: Rand West Municipality fails to act on unsafe water findings
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Civil society organisations Be the Future Foundation, WaterCAN, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy have expressed deep concern and disappointment over the continued silence of the Rand West City […]
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A new report released by WaterCAN today reveals a disturbing truth: 43% of water samples tested from South African schools are unsafe for human consumption, posing a serious threat to […]
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WaterCAN, a civil society organisation advocating for water justice, has welcomed the launch of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF), led by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), as a critical […]
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Bold Words Must Be Matched with Urgent Action on Water and Sanitation Credit:OUTA According to WaterCAN, a water justice group, the City of Johannesburg Mayor’s 2025 State of the City […]
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The Joburg spruits need your help Credit:Shutterstock Unrestrained sewage spills from the City of Johannesburg and rubbish are polluting the Johannesburg spruits which run from Gauteng to Mozambique, are used […]