Department of Water and Sanitation.
department of the South African government
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 42
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Pemmy Majodina approved a bulk water supply programme to manage the national water crisis response in South Africa.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Pemmy Majodina leads the Department of Water and Sanitation as the Vhembe District Municipality owes outstanding payments to the department.Some support1 report
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Oversight of the emergency water supply intervention.Some support4 reports3 developments inside
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The Department of Water and Sanitation supported municipalities to enhance water security in the Western Cape in 2015.Some support1 report
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The Department of Water and Sanitation addressed water shortages and managed resources in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A joint oversight visit was conducted regarding a mine incident by the Department of Water and Sanitation.Some support1 report
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Johannesburg is managing its water crisis, with government focus on handling the situation and planning necessary water infrastructure funding.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Water and Sanitation participates in the WISA conference as preparations begin for the UN Water Conference.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Consultations regarding water and sanitation are being held or expected across several provinces, including the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.Some support5 reports
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is allocating billions in funding and establishing a National Water Crisis Committee across several provinces.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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President Ramaphosa launched a new water programme targeting rural communities across KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, marking Mandela Day.Well supported11 reports
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SALGA urged cooperation from relevant parties regarding ongoing water issues.Some support1 report
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A partnership between UNICEF and a Department of Water and Sanitation promoting global public health awareness (based on 2015 events).Some support2 reports
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In 2015, Minister Nomvula Mokonyane visited KwaZulu-Natal regarding the drought, leading the Department of Water and Sanitation. Senzo Mchunu met with her during the oversight visit, while James Nxumalo served as Executive Mayor in the affected municipality.Some support1 report
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South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation addressed critical service failures in the Northern Cape and submitted its annual budget votes to parliament.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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What's reaching Department of Water and Sanitation
Events traced to Department of Water and Sanitation, step by step, newest first- Historic floods and drought may strain water department operationsThe Department of Water and Sanitation faces increased operational strain from climate shocksLikely
- Migrant influx may strain South Africa's water and sanitation capacityThe Department of Water and Sanitation may face increased operational demands due to migrant influx.Likely
- Severe weather may strain water services in Eastern Cape and KZNFlooding from severe weather may strain water infrastructure and operations in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.Reported
Around Department of Water and Sanitation this week
News at the entities that move Department of Water and Sanitation most-
South Africa StructuralA Minister published the PIE Act in South Africa, which governs eviction laws.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
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Jack Bloom StructuralSewage flows into the river untreated in Klein.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
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Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralThe South African government is considering measures to ease the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
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Northern Cape StructuralIndian conglomerate establishes a bilateral partnership with South Africa to operate a zinc mine in the Northern Cape.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
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Nomvula Mokonyane StructuralA 2013 report notes Nomvula Mokonyane as Premier of Gauteng, referencing the World Cup during integration discussions.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
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National Treasury StructuralMining operations are concentrated in Mpumalanga, with royalties flowing to the National Revenue Fund.Moves Department of Water and Sanitation
Connections
The 32 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
South Africa Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation functions as a national governmental body responsible for managing critical water and sanitation services within South Africa.
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Jack Bloom Structural
Jack Bloom serves as the Deputy Minister within the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Pemmy Majodina Structural
Pemmy Majodina serves as the designated leader and official representative for the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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KwaZulu-Natal Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation is functionally responsible for executing bulk water supply schemes within the geographical boundaries of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Mogale City Local Municipality Structural
A operates under the functional mandate and oversight of B regarding municipal water and wastewater systems.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Ramaphosa provides high-level executive leadership, establishes oversight bodies, and addresses the operational status of the Department of Water and Sanitation during the national water crisis.
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Northern Cape Structural
The relationship is a functional dependency where the service provider (DWS) operates within the jurisdiction of the service area (Northern Cape) to address critical service failures.
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Nomvula Mokonyane Structural
Nomvula Mokonyane holds the leadership role within the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation operates and allocates bulk water supply programs within the Eastern Cape province.
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Johannesburg Operational
The Department of Water and Sanitation operates within the functional context of Johannesburg to manage the city's critical water and sanitation needs.
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National Treasury Structural
The National Treasury provides the necessary financial resources and planning oversight for the operational mandate of the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Watercom Structural
Watercom operates under the mandate of the Department of Water and Sanitation to manage national water action plans.
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Gauteng Operational
The Department of Water and Sanitation manages water intervention programs that target rural communities within Gauteng.
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Gwede Mantashe Operational
The Department of Water and Sanitation engages in joint oversight functions with Gwede Mantashe concerning a specific mine incident.
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Limpopo Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation implements major water projects and exercises regulatory oversight over Limpopo's water services.
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Western Cape Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation operates as the functional body managing resources within the geographical boundaries of the Western Cape province.
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Clanwilliam Dam Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation holds a management and oversight function over the Clanwilliam Dam for resource allocation.
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parliament Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation is formally dependent on the parliament, submitting its annual budget votes to the legislature.
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Rietvlei Dam Structural
The dam's operational status, including raw-water quality, is monitored and regulated by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Water Research Commission Structural
The Water Research Commission functions as a funded and mandated entity within the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Vaal Dam Structural
The Department of Water and Sanitation monitors the hydrological reports and status of the Vaal Dam.
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South African Police Service Shared context
Both government entities operate within the same national context.
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Jacob Zuma Operational
Jacob Zuma utilized the Department of Water and Sanitation to recruit trainees.
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UNICEF Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by a partnership focused on promoting global public health awareness.
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North West Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation conducts its operations and consultations within the geographical boundaries of the North West region.
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Nelson Mandela Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation is associated with national observances related to Nelson Mandela.
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Knysna Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation operates within the geographical area of Knysna, managing local water infrastructure.
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Eskom Structural
Eskom's operations are subject to regulatory oversight by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
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Ekurhuleni Water Care Company Structural
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company is formally regulated by the Department of Water and Sanitation, as evidenced by criminal charges.
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Free State Shared context
The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to conduct consultations within the Free State.
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Wisa Mentioned together
The Department of Water and Sanitation is co-mentioned with Wisa in the context of a conference.
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Gugile Nkwinti Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Gugile Nkwinti and the Department of Water and Sanitation.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant capacity is sharply diminishing due to neglect.
- Deteriorating raw-water quality at Rietvlei Dam is affecting its use, prompting a Deputy Minister site visit.
- Pemmy Majodina leads the Department of Water and Sanitation as the Vhembe District Municipality owes outstanding payments to the department.
- The Department of Water and Sanitation supported municipalities to enhance water security in the Western Cape in 2015.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- Oversight of the emergency water supply intervention.
- Johannesburg is managing its water crisis, with government focus on handling the situation and planning necessary water infrastructure funding.
- The Department of Water and Sanitation participates in the WISA conference as preparations begin for the UN Water Conference.
- Consultations regarding water and sanitation are being held or expected across several provinces, including the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Eastern Cape.
- President Ramaphosa launched a new water programme targeting rural communities across KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, marking Mandela Day.
- SALGA urged cooperation from relevant parties regarding ongoing water issues.
June 2026
5 events- Pemmy Majodina approved a bulk water supply programme to manage the national water crisis response in South Africa.
- The Department of Water and Sanitation is allocating billions in funding and establishing a National Water Crisis Committee across several provinces.
- A partnership between UNICEF and a Department of Water and Sanitation promoting global public health awareness (based on 2015 events).
- In 2015, Minister Nomvula Mokonyane visited KwaZulu-Natal regarding the drought, leading the Department of Water and Sanitation. Senzo Mchunu met with her during the oversight visit, while James Nxumalo served as Executive Mayor in the affected municipality.
- South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation addressed critical service failures in the Northern Cape and submitted its annual budget votes to parliament.