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Ramaphosa said the economy was 'undergoing a fundamental transformation that will make it more competitive and inclusive'.

The recent Blue Drop Watch Report points to a culture of neglect, non-compliance and systemic collapse. The current cholera outbreak in the country should, therefore, come as no surprise, writes Anja du Plessi

Current legislation has proved inadequate in dealing with the deterioration in water quality across the country.

SA's water crisis deepens as a government report exposes crumbling infrastructure and widespread contamination, posing urgent health risks.

Government reforms in several network industries are critical to transforming South Africa into an economy that is inclusive, thriving, growing and more competitive.

The latest report from Operation Vulindlela, a joint project of the Presidency, the National Treasury and other key government departments, outlines progress in implementing far-reaching, long-lasting reforms,  President Cyril Ramaphosa posits in his letter to the nation on June 12. “Many of these reforms are being brought about by legislative and regulatory changes, which may not inspire many people, but which have a substantial impact on people’s lives and the performance of t...

South Africa is approaching a water crisis as load shedding adds undue pressure to water and wastewater treatment systems already on the verge of collapse. However, there is still hope that South Africans can work together to find solutions. This is according to water and wastewater treatment experts on the…

In April last year, the department's Green Drop report identified 334 wastewater systems in a critical condition in 90 municipalities.

The only Free State metro has failed to receive an unqualified audit with or without findings. Instead, the troubled metro could only receive a qualified audit with findings. The financial troubles...

The primary reasons for the systemic collapse include poor operation, defective infrastructure, the absence of disinfection chemicals, and lack of monitoring.