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Water is running out, is your ESG strategy ready?

Published: 09/10/2025    |    Views: 62
Water scarcity is now a business risk. Firms must move from compliance to stewardship—managing, reusing, and protecting water to secure operations and long-term value.

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The unseen crisis in our taps that demands urgent action

Published: 17/09/2025    |    Views: 352
Only 14% of SA water systems meet good standards, with many posing health risks, caused by ageing infrastructure, rising pollution and increasing demand.

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Low tariffs, high risk – what’s the true cost of cheap water in South Africa?

Published: 06/08/2025    |    Views: 963
South Africa’s cheap water masks a crisis: waste, failing infrastructure, and rising risks. Businesses must act now to secure water resilience.

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Flushing away inequality – ending the pit latrine crisis in South African schools

Published: 15/07/2025    |    Views: 1186
The continued prevalence of pit latrines in South African schools is a serious socio-economic issue that endangers the health and safety of learners.

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How austerity measures are undermining education rights in South Africa

Published: 15/07/2025    |    Views: 998
Austerity and underfunding erode pupils’ rights in SA schools, causing overcrowding, teacher shortages, unsafe toilets, and declining education quality.

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Wastewater treatment for industrial sustainability

Published: 11/06/2025    |    Views: 1026
Efficient wastewater treatment also presents significant economic benefits, reducing operational costs by minimising water intake and reusing treated water

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