Category Archives: Press Release

WaterCAN, civil society and key water authorities work towards setting up a water forum in Johannesburg The forum was proposed by civil society after a constructive meeting with water authorities […]

Where is the money coming from for the Joburg water infrastructure upgrades? Clear budgets, records of spending and timelines are needed to improve transparency and public confidence Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN, […]

WaterCAN calls for urgent action to address widespread water leaks Drop the politicking, focus on solutions and tell the public what you’re doing Image: Shutterstock WaterCAN, an initiative of the […]

WaterCAN Launches Second Annual Water Testing Week Across South Africa More than 600 citizen scientists are testing water Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN’s second annual Water Testing Week is underway this week, […]

Gauteng water troubles underline fragility of mismanaged system We should always use water responsibly – and that includes the authorities Image: WaterCAN Gauteng authorities are blaming each other over water […]

WaterCAN disappointed over yet another postponement of Sasol environmental case Delays in legal proceedings hinder both justice and the vital environmental cleanup process Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN, an initiative of the […]

WaterCAN lays criminal charges against City of Joburg municipal managers for sewage pollution Activists must take action over pollution as City of Johannesburg municipal manager Floyd Brink and former manager […]

Urgent action required against errant water service providers, says WaterCAN The Blue, Green and No drop reports show that water service providers do not care about the quality or quantity […]

WaterCAN tests water in Hammanskraal – free from cholera but unsafe to drink WaterCAN tests show no cholera in Hammanskraal but water from four taps – including a water tanker […]

WaterCAN tests Joburg water We carried out 12 tests and all sites showed clean drinkable water Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN, an initiative of Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has recently conducted […]