EVENTS - 2026
Upcoming Events Previous Events	Upcoming Events Event Province & Municipality Additional Information Contacts World Wetland Day 02 February Gauteng The Department commemorates World Wetlands Day annually. The significance from the fact that South Africa is a water scarce country, and the water in many streams is polluted. Both droughts and floods are common. Wetlands play a vital role by removing toxic substances and sediment from the water, while also improving downstream water quality and the overall health of communities. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Mining Indaba 09 – 12 February Western Cape The Department will participate in the Mining Indaba 2026. African Mining Indaba conference has become a pivotal event for mining professionals, investors, and industry leaders looking to capitalise on the vast opportunities in Africa's mining sector. With a focus on fostering long-term economic growth and sustainability, the event serves as a premier meeting place for networking, deal-making, and discussions on topics such as technological advancements in mining, sustainable mining practices, and investment opportunities in African mining projects. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Water Month 01-31 March Countrywide Campaign to create awareness on Water Conservation Water Demand Management Water resources pollution as well as proper maintenance of the infrastructure. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za ESAWAS COFERENCE 19-21 May Cape Town The ESAWAS Regulators Association is a network of water supply and sanitation (WSS) regulators in Africa that seeks to enhance the regulatory capacity of members to deliver quality and effective regulation to achieve public policy objectives for improved WSS services through cooperation and mutual assistance. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Clear Rivers Campaign 1-31 July Countrywide The Department’s initiative to clean up our water resources in a quest to encourage communities to take care of the resources in celebration of Mandela Month. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Stockholm World Water Week 23- 27 August Sweden The Department together with stakeholders will participate in the World Water Week conference organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The event brings together experts, practitioners, decision makers and leaders from around the globe to exchange ideas, foster new thinking and development solutions. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Monitoring Day 18 September Countrywide World Water Monitoring Day aims to build public involvement and awareness regarding the protection of water resources around the globe by ensuring that citizens are empowered to carry out standard monitoring of their local water bodies. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Rivers Day 25 September Countrywide To highlight the values of rivers and increase public awareness and as well as encourage the improved stewardship of rivers around the world Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Global Hand Washing Day 15 October Countrywide The DWS will host a number of events to raise awareness about the socio-economic benefits of Hand washing with soap as the most cost-effective way to combat the spread of communicable diseases. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Toilet Day 19 November Countrywide World Toilet Day was created to raise global awareness of the daily struggle for proper sanitation that billions of people face across the globe. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za