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 […]

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 […]

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: […]