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South Africa to Roll Out $458 Million Interim Water Supply Program
22 May 2013 - 09:36 by Local Press Report
PRETORIA (Creamer Media's Engineering News) — The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) will start rolling out its new interim water supply programme (IWSP), aimed at addressing the backlogs in municipal water-related service delivery, in July,
South Africa Could Be “in Trouble” Unless It Conserves Water: Minister
21 May 2013 - 08:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa warned this week warned that the nation could face water shortages if citizens do not take steps to conserve water.
South Africa Loses $775 Million in Non-Revenue Water Each Year
27 Mar 2013 - 07:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa loses an average of 1.58 billion cubic meters of water, worth a total of $775 million USD, each year, according to a report presented last week by Water Minister Edna Molewa.
South Africa Announces $130 Million for Water in Mpumalanga
21 Mar 2013 - 07:25 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa on March 19 launched a $130 million USD water project in the country’s Mpumalanga region.
Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho Sign Water Transfer Agreement
18 Mar 2013 - 07:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MASERU, Lesotho — Botswana has entered into an agreement with Lesotho and South Africa to explore options for withdrawing water from the multi-billion-dollar Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services Contribute Substantially to South Africa's Economy
28 Feb 2013 - 10:59 by Local Press Report
LIMPOPO (infrastructurene.ws) — The benefits derived from biodiversity or ecosystem services are estimated at R73 billion per annum, according to Minister of Water & Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa. Molewa was speak
South Africa to Start Building $2.2 Billion Dam Next Year
20 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa will begin construction of the $2.2 billion USD Umzimvubu Dam next year, President Jacob Zuma announced during his State of the Nation address on February 14.
South African High Court Blocks Minister’s Move to Dissolve Water Tribunal
17 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, PRETORIA — A South African High Court last week overturned a decision by Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa to disband the country’s Water Tribunal.
Talks Between Environmentalists, Coal of Africa Suffer Setbacks
13 Dec 2012 - 10:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Talks between a coalition of environmental groups and a leading Australian coal mining firm in South Africa, Coal of Africa (CoAL), collapsed this week after one of the parties pulled out.
South Africa Signs Deal With Ergo Group to Treat Acid Mine Water
12 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa has found a partial solution to its pressing acid mine drainage issues with an access and treatment agreement by three of South Africa-based gold mining operator DRDGold’s subsidiaries
South Africa Coal Companies Blame Water License Delays for Non-Compliance
10 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa's coal companies are blaming delays by the Department of Water Affairs in issuing water-use licenses for their failure to comply with environmental regulations.
South African Environmental Groups Say Government Is Too Lenient Toward Polluting State Agencies
3 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Environmental organizations in South Africa last week welcomed the annual National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, but warned th
South Africa Must Do More to Secure Water Supply
21 Nov 2012 - 09:33 by Local Press Report
JOHANNESBURG (SAnews.gov.za) — While South Africa has no crisis in terms of water security, the country had to put in the necessary effort to prevent severe shortages that could lead to serious social and economic challenges,
South African Parliamentary Team Clashes With Miners’ Lobby Over Acid Mine Drainage
26 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa’s largest mining lobby clashed this week with a parliamentary committee on Water Affairs over regulations regarding control and management of acid mine drainage.
South Africa's Gauteng Premier Must Oversee Acid Mine Drainage Treatment
16 Oct 2012 - 09:43 by Local Press Report
GAUTENG (Business iafrica) — Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane must intervene directly to ensure a lasting, cost-effective solution to the acid mine drainage crisis, DA Gauteng spokesman Jack Bloom said on Sunday. "The
South Africa Municipality Loses High Court Case to Trade Union
8 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, LIMPOPO — South Africa’s High Court in Pretoria last week ordered Vhembe municipality to supply water to the town of Makhado (formerly known as Louis Trichardt), in what some observers say is a precedent-set
Acid Mine Drainage in Witwatersrand Costs South Africa $262 Million USD
6 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The cost of dealing with acid mine drainage in South Africa’s Witwatersrand has escalated to $262 million USD, according to Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa.
South Africa Needs $7 Billion USD Per Year for Water Sector
31 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, PRETORIA — Capital requirements for South Africa’s water sector have increased to an average of $7 billion USD per year over the last 10 years, according to Water Minister Edna Molewa.
South Africa Needs to Double Investment in Ten Years
28 Aug 2012 - 09:24 by Local Press Report
PRETORIA (SAnews.gov.za) — Investment in South Africa's water resources needs to double in the next 10 years if the country is to meet the growing demand, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Monday
South Africa Cabinet Approves 20-Year Plan for Water Sector
20 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African Cabinet last week approved a 20-year water sector management plan outlining the role of water in the country’s goals for "equitable, sustainable social and economic growth".
Infrastructure Dominates SADC Summit
17 Aug 2012 - 09:32 by Local Press Report
MAPUTO (SAnews.gov.za) — The SADC Summit in Maputo, Mozambique, is expected to approve the regional infrastructure development master plan which aims to deal with the region's underperformance in road, rail, ports, energ
South Africa Minister Faces Legal Action Over Mine Contamination
18 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s Water and Environment Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, could face possible legal action from human rights organizations over her department’s failure to address contamination of a town
South African Water Resources Under Increased Pressure
12 Jun 2012 - 08:22 by Local Press Report
JOHANNESBURG (BuaNews) — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa's water supplies are under increased pressure and has urged every person to strive to save this scarce resource. Speaki
South Africa Develops Water "Equity Enforcing Mechanism"
21 May 2012 - 17:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African government has long neglected the issue of "equity" in water provision, and is developing a means to enforce it in the country, according to Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.<
Plant Removal Saves South Africa $51 Billion USD in Water Costs
7 May 2012 - 12:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s Working for Water program has yielded water savings worth $50.8 billion USD over the past 17 years as a result of non-native plant removal, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister
South Africa Plans to Raise $9 Billion USD for Water Infrastructure
27 Mar 2012 - 10:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
France, MARSEILLE — South Africa plans to raise more than $9 billion USD to fix water systems over the next three years.
Government to Step Up Efforts Against Acid Mine Drainage
27 Mar 2012 - 09:03 by Local Press Report
JOHANNESBURG (BuaNews (South Africa)) — The South African government will intensify its efforts to address the threat posed by acid mine drainage (AMD) in the Witwatersrand area, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa sai
South Africa Launches New Study of Water Resources
20 Mar 2012 - 12:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa is starting a new detailed study next month to establish the status of the country’s water resources.
Molewa Warns Farmers Over Illegal Abstraction at Vaal Dam
12 Mar 2012 - 23:49 by Local Press Report
VAAL DAM (BuaNews (South Africa)) — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has warned farmers who are illegally drawing water from the Vaal Dam to irrigate their crops that they will face the full might of the law.
Greenpeace Criticizes South African Government Over Coal-Fired Power Stations
5 Mar 2012 - 09:33 by Local Press Report
AMSTERDAM (Greenpeace International (Press Release)) — Melita Steele, Climate and Energy Campaigner for Greenpeace Africa said: “Greenpeace believes that the South African government is interpreting the water crisis in an interesting manner: the inve
South African Acid Mine Drainage Project Hit by Financial Crunch
30 Jan 2012 - 21:33 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa’s largest acid mine drainage project has been hit by a financial crunch, raising doubts that a planned water treatment plant to reduce contamination of water sources in gold mining a
South African Tribunal Throws Out Super Dump Appeal
17 Jan 2012 - 11:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa’s national water tribunal earlier this month threw out an appeal against creation of a controversial super dump to process gold-mining waste next to one of the country’s major water
South Africa Launches Partnership to Fund Water Sector Programs
19 Dec 2011 - 22:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, DURBAN — South Africa has formally launched a public-private partnership that could raise $365 million USD needed annually to finance the country’s water sector programs.
AfDB Wants Water at Center of Climate Negotiations in Durban
6 Dec 2011 - 09:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
South Africa, DURBAN — Since climate change will mostly affect water-related natural phenomena, it is essential to put water at the center of climate discussions at the United Nations 17th Conference of the Parties (CO
Corruption Allegations Mar Lesotho Water Project
29 Nov 2011 - 13:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Corruption allegations rocked Africa’s largest water transfer project after South Africa accused Lesotho of abetting malpractice in phase one of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Water Use License Suspension Lifted for CoAL
24 Oct 2011 - 17:15 by Local Press Report
JOHANNESBURG (Independent Online (South Africa)) — The suspension of Coal of Africa Limited’s (CoAL, CZA) Integrated Water Use License for the Vele Colliery has been lifted, paving the way for the company to restart operations.
South Africa Delays Shell’s $200 Million USD Investment in Gas, Water Infrastructure
12 Sep 2011 - 14:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa has put on hold a planned $200 million USD investment in gas and water infrastructure by oil firm Royal Dutch Shell over concerns about water contamination.
South Africa Amends Water Quality Rules
11 Jul 2011 - 13:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa has proposed amendments to existing water quality regulations in a bid to ensure high-level compliance by the country’s water service providers, including municipal councils.
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