Groundwater management in South Africa faces significant challenges, including over-extraction, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure, which threaten the sustainability and quality of this vital resource. The increasing demand for water driven by agriculture and urbanization leads to declining water tables, while pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities contaminates groundwater supplies. Current policies, such as the […]

Rainwater harvesting techniques in South Africa encompass rooftop collection, surface runoff harvesting, and subsurface collection. Rooftop collection directs rainwater from roofs into storage tanks, primarily in urban areas, while surface runoff harvesting captures water from land surfaces for agricultural use. Subsurface collection employs underground reservoirs to minimize evaporation losses. These methods are governed by the […]

Climate change is critically impacting water resources in South Africa, leading to increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns that result in reduced river flows and groundwater supplies. By 2030, water scarcity may affect up to 14 million people, with extreme weather events like droughts and floods exacerbating water management challenges. The article outlines various adaptation […]