Water scarcity is a pressing concern in South Africa, ranked the 39th driest globally and experiencing low precipitation levels in the Southern African region. Despite having adequate water resources, household water security (HWS) remains a significant challenge because of several anthropogenic factors. Recent cholera outbreaks, disheartening findings in the 2023 Blue Drop Watch Report, and …
Co-authored by Sonia Mabunda-Kaziboni, International Secretary at the Congress of South African Trade Unions The Johannesburg High Court recently issued an order affirming the right to healthcare of pregnant and lactating women, and children under the age of six to free public healthcare, regardless of their nationality or documentation status. In South Africa, immigrants have …
In this webinar, Professor Arthur Mutambara, Director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Future of Knowledge, unpacks energy crisis in the SADC region and offers solutions here. Green Futures 14h30 – 17h30 9 February 2023 Register here Share this post: Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share …
Amandla! 85/86: 23-25 All discussions about water scarcity in South Africa begin by telling us that the county is water scarce. It’s the 39th driest country in the world and, due to el niños and el niñas, droughts and floods have become distinctive features of the climate. They have become more intense due to climate …
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