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Water and Sanitation on dam levels in Integrated Vaal River System
The Integrated Vaal River System, comprising of 14 dams has once again demonstrated stability despite experiencing a slight decrease this week, dropping from 79.6% last week to 79.1%. Marking a 0.5% decline. The Vaal Dam, a significant water...

Minister Leon Schreiber: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2024/25
House Chairperson of the National Assembly; Members of the National Executive; Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza; Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mr Mosa Chabane; Honourable Members of the Portfolio...

Water and Sanitation on Integrated Vaal River System
The Integrated Vaal River System has remained healthy despite experiencing a modest decline in water level again this week. Therefore, the Department of Water and Sanitation continues to urge water users to use water wisely. The Integrated Vaal...

Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation plans and priorities for 2024/25
Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo, Director-General of the Department, Dr Sean Phillips, Senior Officials from the Department present here today, Members of the media here and those connected via virtual platforms, All members of...

Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong congratulates South African recipients of SADC Media Awards
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Hon. Kenny Morolong notes with excitement, news of SADC Media Awards received by the GCIS and Channel Africa journalists. The Deputy Minister congratulates both Ms Fikile Marakalla and Mr Tshimologo Moshatama...

Water and Sanitation on Integrated Vaal River System stability despite experiencing modest decline this week
The IVRS demonstrated stability, despite experiencing a modest decline this week The Integrated Vaal River System, comprising of 14 dams that provide water to Gauteng province and to key industries within the province, has demonstrated stability...

MEC Ketso Makume launches Free State 2024 Tourism Month, 24 Aug
MEC Makume launches Free State 2024 Tourism Month Take a break from the chaos and unearth the Free State, the hidden jewel of South African Tourism! To revive the Tourism sector in the Free State, MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism,...

Government congratulates 2024 SADC Media Awards winners
Government congratulates the 2024 SADC Media Awards winners Government congratulates the South African journalists who won at the SADC Media Awards Competition during the SADC Summit that was held in Zimbabwe on 17th August 2024. Two South African...

Water and Sanitation on Integrated Vaal River System water levels
The Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) is currently stable at 80.6%, a 0,4% decrease from last week’s 81.0%. Last year at this time it was at a more satisfactory 95.7%. This week, the Vaal Dam, an integral part of the Integrated Vaal River System...

Water and Sanitation on water security and provisioning of water and sanitation services for all
In order to ensure water security, the government is focusing on investing in additional national water resource infrastructure, building awareness of the need to use water sparingly, and improving municipal water and sanitation services. In the...

Water and Sanitation implores residents to maintain water conservation efforts, despite the IVRS holding steady
DWS implores residents to maintain water conservation efforts, despite the IVRS holding steady This week, the Vaal Dam, which forms an integral part of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), is currently at a level below 50%, recording 49.7%,...

Water and Sanitation in collaboration with Vaal-Orange Catchment propose raw water use tariffs/charges increase for 2025/2026 financial year
DWS and VOCMA propose raw water use tariffs/charges increase for 2025/2026 financial year. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA), has proposed new raw water...

Water and Sanitation urges communities to remain water-circumspect despite IVRS holding steady
The IVRS currently stands at 82.0%, down from last week’s 82.7%. However, this time last year, the IVRS stood at a more comfortable 96.8%. Vaal Dam, a crucial component of IVRS, is currently at 51.2%, down from 52.3% last week. In the same period...

South Africa Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
South African entrepreneur is among the Finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight a remarkable South African...

Botswana Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
Four Botswanan entrepreneurs are Finalists for the esteemed Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more about them. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight four remarkable...

Namibia Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
Three Namibian entrepreneurs are Finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more about them. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight three remarkable Namibian...

Canada Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
An entrepreneur from Canada is amongst the Finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight a remarkable African...

India Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
Two Indian entrepreneurs are Finalists for the esteemed Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more about them. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight two remarkable Indian...

Sierra Leone Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
Six Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs are Finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more about them. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight six remarkable Sierra...

Tanzania Can Win The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant 2024
Four Tanzanian entrepreneurs are Finalists for the Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant. Learn more about them. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United People Global is pleased to highlight four remarkable Tanzanian...