Municipal water systems continue to decline — Mchunu
He says there is a limit as to what national government can do about the problem
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He says there is a limit as to what national government can do about the problem
Climate change: Reports by the Department of Water and Sanitation show a complete deterioration in quality controls across the country.
Experts from WaterCan have predicted that South Africa could run out of clean drinking water in 10 years if the water crisis continues.
The government’s drop reports on the state of drinking water, sanitation and leaks have been released, revealing a dire situation in many parts of SA, including the Eastern Cape, but good performances in some categories from municipalities such as Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga.
Opposition parties are likely to use the poor state of water quality as a major campaign issue against the ANC in the 2024 elections.