Wits welcomes young minds to solve Joburg's water crisis
Over 400 top-achieving Grade 11 learners from 57 schools gathered at Wits University for a high-impact case study challenge to solve Johannesburg's water crisis
Licences won’t fix dirty water
South Africa’s government has a new plan to license water providers and revoke the licences if they don’t deliver clean, drinkable water.
Water data hub for Gauteng
The water dashboard will help residents to keep track of shortages and repair issues and help to understand just how bad things are.
A drought of political will
South Africans are still fighting for the right to basic water supply as enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
Who is accountable for environmental rights?
The lack of enforcement of environmental laws allow powerful entities to act without consequence. Where does the buck stop?
Make sure the water from your tap is safe to drink
With an increasing risk of water-borne diseases such as cholera spreading in cities, it is important to learn how to keep your family safe.
Is water in SA cities safe to drink?
Water can make you ill for two reasons: it can contain chemicals or pathogenic organisms.
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Clean water solutions made possible for Alex informal settlement through water-based research
The Accessible Greywater Solutions for Urban Informal Townships (URBWAT) project is providing sustainable water solutions for the Alexandra township.
Tracking rainfall moisture in Lesotho
Lesotho is considered to be the water tower of southern Africa and it is key to water security in the region.
Sustainability in higher education: clean water
In this series, QS has been exploring the innovative and inspiring work being done by higher education institutions to address UN Sustainable Development Goals.
When the water flows in Alex
Rivers of untreated greywater flow through dusty township streets across South Africa.
Art and science collide to provoke new thinking about water
What does a polluted river sound like? How does sand-filtered water taste? Will acid mine drainage scald your skin? Do oceans echo?