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[RECAP] Deputy Minister Dr Jack Bloom’s oversight visit to Rustenburg and JB Marks Local Municipalities in the North West on 26 October 2026 to assess pollution and its impact on water resources.
[PICTURES] Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, undertook an oversight visit to the old Mkhondo Water Treatment Works to assess its operational performance. Accompanied by the Executive Mayor of Mkhondo Local Municipality, Cllr. Ngelosi Ndhlovu,
The Deputy Minister expressed concern about the poor upkeep of the plant and called on the municipality to equip staff with the necessary tools of trade to improve its cleanliness and maintenance.
#BlueDealProgramme | South Africa and the Netherlands marked the next phase of their Blue Deal water partnership in Cape Town on Thursday, 29 October 2026, by signing a Declaration of Intent.
#BlueDealProgramme | Phase 3 will focus on strengthening CMAs through tailored support to improve institutional viability, develop and implement catchment management strategies, strengthen information systems and encourage inclusive stakeholder participation.
Deputy Minister Dr Jack Bloom visit to Lonehill Dam, a community water feature in Lonehill Park, Johannesburg, to engage with local water-related matters.
Deputy Minister @JackBloomDA visited the Lonehill Dam, a small community water feature located within Lonehill Park. Joined by CoJ MMC for Community Development, Cllr Thapelo Amad, conducted a walkabout to assess water pollution caused by urban waste and runoff from businesses.
In response, local community members launched a community-backed Dam Revival Project in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, local businesses and university researchers. It aims to restore the dam by repairing its walls, removing weeds and improving water quality.
DAM LEVELS 💦
National dam storage currently stands at 95.8%, down from 96.2% recorded last week.
While national water storage levels remain healthy, DWS urges all residents to continue using water wisely and responsibly. Every drop counts!
#SFWSSPublicConsulations | Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dr Jack Bloom, delivered the keynote address at the public consultation workshop on the review of the Strategic Framework for Water and Sanitation Services, held at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg today.
#SFWSSPublicConsulations | The workshop features presentations and interactive discussions on the Institutional Framework, focusing on accountable institutions and climate-resilient service delivery, the Regulatory Framework, and the Planning Framework.
#SFWSSPublicConsulations | The engagement provides a platform for stakeholders to raise questions and share inputs to strengthen the Framework, ensuring it responds to current water and sanitation challenges and advances sustainable, equitable and inclusive service delivery
