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Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns

WATER DELAYS: The Chatsworth community and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal who rely on the Chatsworth Reservoir 4 are facing delays in the restoration of water supply after a group of community members prevented an eThekwini municipal water distribution officer from entering the reservoir. Photo: Supplied

Rand Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have moved to reassure the public following a social media storm and speculative media reports claiming that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have been found in South Africa’s tap water. The institutions have dismissed the allegations, stressing that the country’s drinking water remains safe and complies with… Continue reading Rand Water and Government Deny Presence of ARVs in Drinking Water, Assure Public of Safety Amid Rising Concerns

UNISA hosts 2025 Water Imbizo, Seeks Solutions to South Africa’s Water Crisis

The University of South Africa (UNISA), in collaboration with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), hosted the 2025 Water Imbizo on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, under the theme “Forging Collective Solutions Towards the South African Water Crisis.” Held during National Water Week, the event brought together academics, researchers… Continue reading UNISA hosts 2025 Water Imbizo, Seeks Solutions to South Africa’s Water Crisis

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