Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
We visited eight boreholes in Cofimvaba: not one of them is operational
Mtyhintyini Mayirheni borehole station which supplies seven villages was vandalised six years ago, allegedly by municipal workers. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-
GroundUp
December 6, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: COURT RULES NO NEW COAL FIRED POWER
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that South Africa’s plan to build new coal power plants is illegal.
Centre for Environmental Rights
December 5, 2024
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis
The water crisis has had severe impacts on the residents who want urgent solutions after years of municipal inaction.
Karibu
December 3, 2024
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is bringing the sea to the classroom
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s outreach programme is likely to reach 100,000 children this year. Photo: Renée Bonorchis The Two
GroundUp
December 3, 2024
Hundreds march in Joburg demanding water
Phumla Mqashi residents marched to demand permanent water supplies, frustrated by shortages and temporary help from Johannesburg Water.
GroundUp
December 2, 2024
Standing up for Ambition: Statement on Indispensable Elements for an Effective Treaty
Standing up for Ambition: Statement on Indispensable Elements for an Effective Treaty We stand in solidarity with the vast majority
groundWork
December 2, 2024
Launch of the People’s Plan to the Right to Housing in an Age of Climate Change
The People’s Plan addresses Durban’s climate challenges, offering practical solutions for resilient housing, disaster preparedness, and environmental justice.
groundWork
November 28, 2024
Joburg protesters block roads, demanding water
Residents bear the cost of no water delivery in time and money, as bus and hospital services also affected.
GroundUp
November 27, 2024
Environment & Water
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
Frustrated residents from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill gathered to demand solutions to years of inconsistent water supply.
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Environment & Water
Upington farmers are desperate for water
A shepherd lets sheep out to graze in the early morning. The commonage in Upington is hot and dry. There
GroundUp
December 10, 2024
Environment & Water
We visited eight boreholes in Cofimvaba: not one of them is operational
Mtyhintyini Mayirheni borehole station which supplies seven villages was vandalised six years ago, allegedly by municipal workers. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-
GroundUp
December 6, 2024
Economy & Energy
PRESS RELEASE: COURT RULES NO NEW COAL FIRED POWER
The North Gauteng High Court has ruled that South Africa’s plan to build new coal power plants is illegal.
Centre for Environmental Rights
December 5, 2024
Environment & Water
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis
The water crisis has had severe impacts on the residents who want urgent solutions after years of municipal inaction.
Karibu
December 3, 2024
Education & Training
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation is bringing the sea to the classroom
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s outreach programme is likely to reach 100,000 children this year. Photo: Renée Bonorchis The Two
GroundUp
December 3, 2024
Environment & Water
Hundreds march in Joburg demanding water
Phumla Mqashi residents marched to demand permanent water supplies, frustrated by shortages and temporary help from Johannesburg Water.
GroundUp
December 2, 2024
Standing up for Ambition: Statement on Indispensable Elements for an Effective Treaty
Standing up for Ambition: Statement on Indispensable Elements for an Effective Treaty We stand in solidarity with the vast majority
groundWork
December 2, 2024
Environment & Water
Launch of the People’s Plan to the Right to Housing in an Age of Climate Change
The People’s Plan addresses Durban’s climate challenges, offering practical solutions for resilient housing, disaster preparedness, and environmental justice.
groundWork
November 28, 2024
Environment & Water
Joburg protesters block roads, demanding water
Residents bear the cost of no water delivery in time and money, as bus and hospital services also affected.
GroundUp
November 27, 2024