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Department of Water Affairs

Cholera — have we really learnt nothing from Covid-19?

South Africa

Cholera — have we really learnt nothing from Covid-19?

By Jeff Rudin

Human Rights commission to probe violations as Eastern Cape municipalities fail to provide water

South Africa

Human Rights commission to probe violations as Eastern Cape municipalities fail to provide water

By Estelle Ellis

Sewage crisis in Graaff-Reinet after infrastructure funds are used for drought relief

South Africa

Sewage crisis in Graaff-Reinet after infrastructure funds are used for drought relief

By Estelle Ellis

‘Water, water everywhere’... but what are the final costs of ocean desalination?

South Africa

‘Water, water everywhere’... but what are the final costs of ocean desalination?

By Tony Carnie