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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
WaterCAN strongly condemns brutal police response to peaceful water protesters WaterCAN strongly condemns police violence towards water protesters, urging accountability for this assault on democratic rights. Image: Unsplash In a […]
WaterCAN asks public to help track water leaks and “billing for air” We’re building a map to track water leaks and lack of water across the country, and running a […]
WaterCAN commends Minister for reminding water services authorities to do their jobs or face the consequences We hope to see improvements reflected in the next Blue Drop and Green Drop […]
WaterCAN’s Dr. Ferrial Adam Honored with Daily Maverick Environmental Champ of the Year 2023 Championing Environmental Justice: Dr. Ferrial Adam’s Award Reflects WaterCAN’s Impactful Initiatives in 2023. Image: WaterCAN WaterCAN […]
Climate change and South Africa’s water woes — an urgent call to community action The Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop reports released in early December by the Department […]
Nearly half of the water supplied by municipalities fails quality tests Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop reports show how municipalities fail, fail, fail to meet compliance standards. Image: […]
Sasol case drags on, but does pollution stop? Speedy prosecution, an end to pollution and payment for rehabilitation is essential, says WaterCAN. Image: WaterCAN The criminal case against Sasol for […]