by Brian | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorised
Headlines warning “people who drink tap water in South Africa” are hard to ignore. Recent interviews with a leading water infrastructure expert highlight a real concern: some of the measures being used to manage Gauteng’s water shortages can increase the risk of...
by Brian | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorised
When most companies think “health and safety”, they think PPE, guarding, working at heights and risk assessments. Water is often an afterthought: open the tap, see that it is clear, and move on. In South Africa that is not enough. Several laws and standards tie...
by Wikus Venter | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Summer in Gauteng means hot days, big thunderstorms and heavy downpours. Most of our rainfall arrives between October and March, often in short, intense storms that drop a lot of water in a short time. SciELO+1 If you use a borehole, you may have noticed something...
by Wikus Venter | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
Gauteng is heading into another hot summer with water restrictions, outages and ageing infrastructure all happening at the same time. Johannesburg and surrounding areas are already seeing pressure problems, level restrictions and sudden shutdowns for maintenance. If...
by Wikus Venter | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorised
When people say “living water,” they usually mean water that feels fresh, flowing, spring-like, and tasty. “Dead water” often means flat, lifeless, over-processed or stagnant water. Those words sound powerful, but they don’t map to any official safety standard. What...
by Wikus Venter | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Last updated: 27 August 2025 Summary: Gauteng’s large metros generally meet SANS 241:2015 for drinking water. Short, localised lapses still occur during supply interruptions or when upstream wastewater systems struggle. Testing after outages remains a wise step. How...
by Wikus Venter | Aug 11, 2025 | News
In South Africa, millions rely on boreholes, municipal taps, and tanks for their daily water needs. But how do you really know if the water flowing from your tap is safe? That’s where SANS 241:2015 comes in — the national drinking water standard that sets the bar for...
by Josh Maraney | Jun 19, 2025 | News
As of June 2025, Gauteng’s water future hangs in a precarious balance. While the Vaal Dam is currently at 107.7% capacity (a rare winter surplus), this masks deeper issues brewing in the background: crumbling infrastructure, political delays, and a growing dependence...
by Wikus Venter | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Recent heavy rainfall has filled the Vaal Dam, Gauteng’s largest reservoir, to full capacity, prompting authorities to open a sluice gate on March 20, 2025, to manage rapidly rising water levels. Despite this abundance, many residents across Johannesburg and...
by Wikus Venter | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a crucial water supply system for South Africa, particularly the Gauteng province, which includes major cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria. This project supplies over 60% of Gauteng’s water needs. The impact of...
