Africa H2o

21/08/2026

And so it starts....

The Gauteng Provincial Government has warned residents to save water as reservoir and tower levels decline.

21/08/2026

Issues identified, but no solution?

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) called for a National Disaster to be declared over the country’s worsening water crisis.

20/08/2026

14/08/2026

Another great detection with great results! Sasolburg can be tricky due to the sandstone formations.

06/08/2026

An article was recently posted stating you do not need to register your borehole.... here is clarity on the issue. They actually wanted to add another approval, over and above your municipal approval, which was denied. Council approval is still necessary.....

OUTA clarifies borehole statement: National water-use registration vs municipal borehole requirements OUTA’s recent statement regarding household exemptions from registering borehole water use with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in terms of Schedule 1 of the National Water Act, rema...

26/07/2026

Thanks to all our residents who help us fund our Water and Sanitation Utility. This is where your tariffs go.

24/07/2026

Fyi

Mogale City’s water system shows signs of recovery as reservoir levels improve and teams work to stabilise supply after recent disruptions.

22/07/2026

You still need to do application to your local municipality for permission to drill, but do not need to register your borehole with DWS if you are a home owner....

The Department of Water and Sanitation has clarified and confirmed the proposed laws for borehole registration in South Africa.

19/07/2026

Maybe take your water security into your own hands now and not stress about DAY ZERO?

Improved weather models and data collection give scientists high confidence in their predictions – and they are worrying. …

16/07/2026

Interesting

If you own a home with a well, you know that trouble can hit at the worst possible times. Here's how to diagnose and repair common well pump problems.