Population growth and rising demand are putting water demand from rivers in the Western Cape, such as the Berg River, under pressure. This Berg-Breede Catchment is one of seven important water source areas identified and mapped for the Western Cape. This is just one of the issues discussed by wat...
South Africa has committed to ensuring access to water and sanitation for all, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 6. Additionally, Chapter 2 of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 recognises the right of access to sufficient water of adequate quality as being essential to a good quali...