National Water Month 2025: Preserving Our Water Future
The Department of Water and Sanitation will lead its annual National Water Month campaign in March 2025, reinforcing the importance of freshwater conservation and sustainable water management. This initiative expands on World Water Day, observed globally on March 22 and led by the United Nations (UN). The 2025 World Water Day theme, “Glacier Preservation,” highlights […]
Invitation to the Rollout of the Revised Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges
Dear Stakeholder, We are pleased to invite you to the rollout of the Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges an important initiative to promote transparency and align with the needs of our communities and stakeholders. Event Details: 📅 Date: 06 February 2025 📍 Venue: Mkhuhlu-Ngonini Agriculture Office ✉️ RSVP: khanyes@dws.gov.za
Invitation to the Rollout of the Revised Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges
Dear Stakeholder, We are pleased to invite you to the rollout of the Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges an important initiative to promote transparency and align with the needs of our communities and stakeholders. Event Details: 📅 Date: 12 February 2025 📍 Venue: Malelane/Mzinti Community Hall ✉️ RSVP: khanyes@dws.gov.za
CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR WATER PHOTO STORY COMPETITION 2025
Celebrate UNESCO IHP’s 50th anniversary by entering the Photo Story Competition, highlighting water-related themes like citizen science, partnerships, education, culture, and communities. Submit 3-8 photographs with a 200-500 word story by 26 March 2025 for a chance to feature in exhibitions, a photo storybook, and gain international recognition. Visit the official website for guidelines and […]
Media Statement Crocodile Restrictions on Irrigation December 2024
The purpose of this notice is to inform all water users to commence with immediate water use abstraction restrictions for all agricultural-related irrigation activities out of the Crocodile River and all of its tributaries.
The tributaries include but are not limited to the following river systems: Alexanderspruit, Blinkwater, Buffelskloof, Elands, Gladdespruit, Gutshwa, Houtbosloop, Lunsklip, Nels, Nsikazi, Stads, Sand River, Sterkspruit, Valyspruit, Vissipruit, Kaap River, White River and Zongagskraal Rivers and their catchments.
This includes abstraction from any dam or surface water resource within these catchments.
Iucma water Resource Management Charges
Explore CMA Tariffs for 2025/26: Dive into the latest approved tariff rates influencing water management in the upcoming year. From domestic and industrial use to irrigation and forestry, each sector plays a crucial role. Discover rates such as 5.48 cents for domestic and industrial use, 2.70 cents for irrigation, and 2.15 cents for forestry. Stay informed and understand how these tariffs impact water resource management.
National Water Week 2024 (Water for Peace)
The National Water Week is a culmination of the call by UN Water upon all governments to take part in celebrating the World Water Day, which takes place on 22 March every year. The World Water Day is about focusing attention on the importance of water. In response to the call, the South African government mandates celebration of the National Water Week inline with the objectives of UN Water.
2024-25 Approved CMA Tariffs
Explore CMA Tariffs for 2024/25: Dive into the latest approved tariff rates influencing water management in the upcoming year. From domestic and industrial use to irrigation and forestry, each sector plays a crucial role with rates such as 5.07 cents for domestic and industrial purposes, 2.57 cents for irrigation, and 1.99 cents for forestry.
Quarter 3 Catchment Management Forums 2023/24
The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency will have the 3rd quarter Catchment Management Forum meetings 2023/24 for Sub-catchments namely: Sand, Sabie, Lower Komati,
Welcome to the Crocodile River Partnership
Enter the Crocodile River Partnership, a collaborative endeavor bringing together a diverse coalition of organizations. The Dutch Water Authorities, the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA), the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), and three local municipalities – the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, Nkomazi Local Municipality, and Emakhazeni Local Municipality.