South Africa is facing the prospect of a critical water crisis that threatens the nation’s social, economic, and environmental well-being.The challenges are multifaceted, stemming from a combination of factors such as environmental degradation, climate change, infrastructure decay, financial constraints, and social and political issues.
To put these percentages in perspective, a 2023 statement on water security in South Africa by the Academy of Science of South Africa estimated that 3-million people in South Africa do not have access to potable water supply and 14 million lack safe sanitation. Today is World Water Day, which serves to highlight the global water and sanitation crisis. It also puts a spotlight on the fact that addressing South Africa’s complex water challenges requires a multifaceted and highly collaborative approach.* Repairing and maintaining infrastructure to minimise leaks and losses.* Implementing rigorous water conservation practices.* Exploring alternative water sources, such as treated wastewater, desalinated water and rainwater.
Nedbank’s long-standing partnership with the World-Wide Fund for Nature South Africa has yielded significant results in conservation, particularly in the Eastern Cape’s key landscapes such as the uMzimvubu Catchment, the Sundays River Catchment and the Kouga River. This collaboration has catalysed further partnerships, bringing together diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, community organisations, traditional leaders, and the public sector.
Of course, while targeted interventions like these are vital, fixing the country’s water challenges requires much more – starting with promoting and supporting sustainable water management practices at individual and institutional levels, as follows:
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