Water
Deaths spark protest over unsafe bridge outside Pinetown
Umngeni River claims two lives
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 28 March 2025
Families charged R5 to use mobile toilets in Dunoon
Residents of informal settlement say they are forced to pay to use stolen toilets
Brief | 18 March 2025
Long-suffering Durban residents could wait years for end to water crisis
Finance Minister on Wednesday said construction of Mkhomazi Water Project, which includes a new dam, will only start in November 2027
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and GroundUp Staff
News | 14 March 2025
Municipalities are taking more water from dams than they are allowed
One municipality regularly exceeds its water allocation limit yet it received top marks for water management from the water department
Feature | 11 March 2025
Hundreds block busy Golden Highway to demand water
Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents near Lenasia say the water tanked in by Joburg Water isn’t enough for everyone
Brief | 3 March 2025
Durban residents threaten to stop paying rates
More than half of eThekwini municipality’s water revenue is lost to leaks, theft and unbilled consumption
News | 3 March 2025
Mass protest against failing Makana municipality
Archbishop calls for immediate removal of mayor, speaker and chief financial officer
Brief | 27 February 2025
Learners miss days of school due to protests in rural KZN
Villagers of Odadeni and KwaQoloqolo have been protesting since Monday for water, among other demands.
Brief | 14 February 2025
No water from the City of Tshwane, so families turn to illegal suppliers
The 12,000 households in Azania informal settlement have no official supply of water
News | 13 February 2025