August 16, 2012
Cape Town – The revised National Development Plan (NDP) calls for the establishment of a national agency to manage the availability of enough water in South […]
August 15, 2012
This video shows how a rainwater harvesting system works, from rooftop to rain garden. See how to set up a 3-tank system with a first flush […]
August 14, 2012
YOU can play an important part in saving water by using these water saving tips in your home: Rain water tanks save water and money too; […]
August 12, 2012
A decision by the High Court in Pretoria upholding its earlier verdict relating to the supply of water in Mpumalanga was welcomed by the DA on […]
August 11, 2012
South Africa potentially has sufficient water resources, but it had to be secured through extended and smart water management options, Cabinet said on Friday, as it […]
August 9, 2012
The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and the Netherlands. The researchers, […]
August 8, 2012
A new scientific study of the risks associated with Hydraulic fracturing — or “fracking” — in the United States, found that current methods for wastewater disposal […]
August 7, 2012
As droughts become more frequent and water shortages worsen, Kenya is seeing an increase in water thefts and other water-related crime, police records show. The most […]
August 7, 2012
The Sol Plaatje municipality plans to cut all water supplies to Kimberley this week to do repairs, a municipal spokesperson said on Tuesday.
August 6, 2012
Since 50% of water used by the average Western home goes to gardens, conservation of this valuable resource can begin outdoors. Practicing smart gardening can reduce […]
August 6, 2012
The billions to be spent on South Afica’s water system will be among the state’s largest capital expenditure projects but it is still unclear where the […]
August 4, 2012
Businesses in Port Elizabeth’s biggest shopping centre, Greenacres, have had to close their doors after their taps ran dry. Water shortages have hamstrung the city after […]
August 2, 2012
Schools use a tremendous amount of water everyday, and require water for their heating and cooling systems, restrooms, drinking water faucets, locker rooms, cafeteria, laboratories, and […]
August 1, 2012
There are a few plastic water tank manufacturers and importers in South Africa but quality and affordability must be considered. JoJo Tanks are our recommended brand […]
July 31, 2012
Gary Harrington, an Oregon (USA) man, will be spending a month in jail, after being convicted on nine misdemeanor charges. His crime? “Illegally” collecting rain water […]
July 30, 2012
Water treatment firm Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies South Africa has been contracted by a global engineering, procurement and construction management company to design, fabricate and […]
July 27, 2012
South Africa faces significant water challenges due to the combination of our rapidly growing population and increasingly unreliable rainfall due to climate change.