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2nd National Indaba on Ecological Infrastructure 03 March

DWS
Virtual
SANBI

The 2 National Indaba on Ecological Infrastructure. The Indaba will create a space to take stock of where we are at as a country in driving water security through nurturing the nexus points between built and ecological infrastructure.

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Official handover of Cokeville Water Projects. 07 March

DWS
CCBSA
KwaZulu- Natal

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa completed a projects to assist with access to water in Mzinyathi,KwaZulu-Natal Province

Mbali Mahaye
Phone: 082 601 5674
Email: Mahayem@dws.gov.za

International Women’s Day 08 March

DWS

Annual Global day celebrating social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Official Hand over of Calitzdorp Reservoir 11 March

DWS
Kannaland LM
Western Cape

The Minister will Commission the Bloukomlan Calitzdorp Reservoir, Kannaland. The reservoir was upgraded from a storage capacity of 12 hours to 48 hours.

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

International Women’s Day 08 March

DWS

Annual Global day celebrating social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 09 March

Eastern Cape


To educate community the importance of saving water and encourage rain water harvesting in Matyhantyha

Thandile Ngcume
Phone: 0826591422
Email: ngcumet@dws.gov.za

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 10 March

Free State


The Department in partnership with Sedibeng Water will hold public education programme in Bothaville. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 11 March

Free State


The Department will hold public education programme in Dewetsdorp, Mangaung Metro. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

Launch of the Sebokeng 14 March 2021  
Sebokeng Mfuleni
Municipality Gauteng  
   
District Model Information Sessions 15 March 2021  
DWS
DHS

Waterberg Limpopo  
The Department will hold district development session focusing on the following areas:
  • Project Profile
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Subsidy Administration
  • Home maintenance
  • Tittle Deeds
  • Water and Sanitation Programme
  • Hand washing hygiene
 
Community Members  
Public Education Programme 15 March 2021  
Gauteng
 
DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Lehlasedi Primary School, Diepsloot. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

 
National Water Week 15 - 22 March 2021  
DWS
 
This is an important campaign on the calendar of the water sector. The Department as the custodian of the sector takes a lead during this campaign. This is an annual campaign where a week is dedicated to profile the department’s progress with regard to water service delivery.  

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 15 - 22 March 2021  
Amajuba DM
DWS KZN
DoH,
Municipal Health, Environmental Management
 
Awareness campaign in Amajuba DM to educate communities within the Danhauser , Blobosche and Buffalo flats area about water saving, water demand management and health and hygiene. Handing water saving tips pamphlets, Jik, Sanitizers and face masks. .   Mbali Mahaye  
Public Education Programme 15 - 22 March 2021  
uThukela DM DWS KZN
Okhahlamba, LM
Alfred Dumaand LM
Inkosi
Langalibalele.LM
 
Awareness campaign in uThukela DM focusing on putting emphasis on importance of water conservation within the District and COVID-9 pandemic. Handing out Health and Hygiene material (water saving tips pamphlets, Jik, Sanitizers and face masks)   Mbali Mahaye  
Awareness campaignKing Cetshwayo DM 15 - 31 March 2021  
KCDM
DWS KZN
EDTEA
COGTA
CBOs

 
on putting emphasis on importance of water conservation within the District and COVID-9 pandemic. Handing out water saving tips pamphlets, Jik, Sanitizer and face masks.   Mbali Mahaye  
Harry Gwala DM 15 - 31 March 2021  
Harry Gwala DM
DWS KZN  
Awareness Campaign in Harry Gwala DM focusing on putting emphasis on importance of water conservation in light of the water challenges currently facing the District and COVID-9 pandemic. Addressing leakages, vandalism and illegal connection. Handing water saving tips pamphlets, Jik, Sanitizers and face masks.   Mbali Mahaye  
Public Education Programme 15 March 2021  
DWS
 
To educate community the importance of saving water and encourage rain water harvesting in Ngxabane Village, Emalahleni   Thandile Ngcume  
Launch of Regent Villas (104) 16 March 2021  
City of Cape Town
Western Cape
 
Social Housing in Mitchells Plein MEC for HS in the Western Cape has confirmed his attendance @ 14:00   Gwen Shole Tuso Zibula  
Official handover of Cokeville Water Projects. 16 March 2021  
DWS
CCBSA
Eastern Cape
 
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa completed two projects to assist with access to water in Eastern Cape Province in Ngcobo Dala / Daberha   Thandile Ngcume  
Public Education Programme 16 March 2021  
Free State

 
The Department in partnership with GCIS will hold public education programme in Bethulie. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 16 March 2021  
Gauteng
 
DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Nageng Primary School, Orange Farm. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 16 March 2021  
Western Cape
 
Educate leaners and educators about the Water footprint education campaign as well as the importance and value of water in Lee Ghamka  

Malusi Rayi
Phone: 083 320 1249
Email: rayim@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 17 March 2021  
Western Cape

 
Educate leaners and educators about the Water footprint education campaign as well as the importance and value of water at Klaastroom Primary School  

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 17 March 2021  
DWS

 
The Department will hold public education programme in Ladybrand and Tweespriuit in Mantsopa LM. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 17 March 2021  
Gauteng
 
DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Nageng Primary School, Orange Farm. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

 
Official handover of Cokeville Water Projects. 17 March 2021  
DWS CCBSA
EASTERN CAPE
 
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa completed two projects to assist with access to water in Eastern Cape Province.. More than 1.4 million litres already distributed to communities in Queenstown Bholotwa   Thandile Ngcume  
Women in Water and Science Summit. 18 March 2021  
Gauteng
Virtual  
Department in partnership with WRC to host a Women in Water and Science Summit to celebrate this year’s annual World Water Day.   Khosi Jonas
Sesi Moselekwa  
Training Yard Handing Over Ceremony(JICA) 18 March 2021  
Gauteng
 
The Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) , funded the construction of the training facility at the Roodeplaat training Centre. The Training Yard will be officially handed over to the Department   Sesi Moselekwa
Malehlabathe Matsoso
Sesi Moselekwa  
Public Education Programme 18 March 2021  
DWS
 
DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Tipfuxeni Primary School, Majaneng. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.   Hosia Sithole
 
Public Education Programme 18 March 2021  

 Western Cape
Educate leaners and educators about the Water footprint education campaign as well as the importance and value of water at Prince Albert Chirstian Academy  
 

Malusi Rayi
Phone: 083 320 1249
Email: rayim@dws.gov.za

Japan Water Works Association seminar on Technology and Innovation 18 March 2021   DWS
Japan Water Works Association
SALGA


 
South African Municipalities share approaches to water quality management and Technology and Innovation in the management of water  
Mandy Reddy  
Public Education Programme 19 March 2021   Free State

 
The Department in partnership with Sedibeng Water will hold public education programme in Bothaville, Nala LM. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 19 March 2021  
Nala Loca Municipality
 
The Department in partnership with Sedibeng Water will hold public education programme in Bothaville,. Focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.   Larry Crisp
 
Launch online streamliner platform 19 March 2021  
DWS
SALGA
 
Launch of streamliner to expose municipalities in innovative proven Technological Innovation   Mandy Reddy
 
Public Education Programme 19 March 2021  
DWS
 
DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Eendraachdt Laerskool. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.   Hosia Sithole
 
Human Rights Day 21 March 2021  

 
   

World Water Day 22 March 2021

DWS

Held annually focusing on the importance of fresh water resources . It is aimed at raising aware ness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 22 March 2021



Gauteng

DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Dikgaka Dintle Primary School, Cosmo City. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

National Water Week 22 March 2021

DWS

National Water Week is an important campaign on the calendar of the water sector. The Department as the custodian of the sector takes a lead during this campaign. This is an annual campaign where a week is dedicated to profile the department’s progress with regard to water service delivery.

Community Members

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre Water Week Celebration 22 - 26 March 2021

DWS

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre will host interactive learning experience for grade 4 – 7 learners in celebration of water week. During the sessions, they will showcase career opportunities in Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Technology in the water field.

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 22 March 2021

DWS

DWS Gauteng will host a public education programme in Dikgaka Dintle Primary School, Cosmo City. The activation will focus on educating learners and community members about water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Hosia Sithole
Phone: 082 329 2736
Email: sitholeh@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 22 March 2021

DWS

Educate communities about the Water footprint education campaign as well as the importance and value of water in George

Strategic infrastructure session TBC

DWS

DWS Western Cape will host a Strategic infrastructure session to assess the status of water scarcity engagement with Beaufort LM

Water recycling tour TBC

DWS

DWS Western Cape will host a cycling tour to Cape Verde to showcase the cycling technology in the water sector

Media tour Southern Cape TBC

DWS

DWS Western Cape will host a cycling tour to Cape Verde to showcase the cycling technology in the water sector DWS Western Cape will host a media tour to water situation in the region

Public Education Programme 23 March 2021

Kopanong Local Municipality

The Department in partnership with Bloemwater will hold public education programme in Phillipolis,. Focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Larry Crisp

Public Education Programme 23 March 2021

Free State

The Department in partnership with Bloemwater will hold public education programme in Phillipolis, Kopanong LM. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

Public Education Programme 23 - 25 March 2021

DWS

The Department will join DHS in activations in idetinfied areas around Gamagara LM. The focus will be on water saving, water demand management as well as health and hygiene.

Amogeklang Moholoeng

District Model Information Sessions 24 March 2021  
DWS
DHS

Bojanala DM North West  
The Department will hold district development session focusing on the following areas:
  • Project Profile
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Subsidy Administration
  • Home maintenance
  • Tittle Deeds
  • Water and Sanitation Programme
  • Hand washing hygiene
 
Community Members  
Public Education Programme 24 March 2021  
HS National
 
To educate community the importance of saving water and encourage rain water harvesting in Cobosi   Thandile Ngcume  
Water Conservation Dialogue 24 March 2021  
DWS
KwaZulu-Natal
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Ethekwinini metro
Umgeni Water
 
Dialogue amongst students and other sector stakeholders focusing on safe water for all by 2021. The dialogue will be held at Mangosuthu University of technology & Ethekwini Metro   Mbali Mahaye  
Public Education Programme 25 March 2021  
Mangaung Local Municipality
 
The Department in partnership with Bloemwater will hold public education programme in Botshabelo. Focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.   Larry Crisp  
Signing Ceremony of the Partnership between Umgeni Water and KCDM 25 March 2021  
DWS Umgeni Water
KZN
 
Umgeni Water (UW) and King Cetshwayo District Municipality (KCDM) have concluded a partnership agreement in which UW will provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services of water treatment plants in KCDM   Mbali Mahaye  
Technology and Innovation Forum 25 March 2021  
DWS
Japan Water Works Association
SALGA
 
SALGA to discuss Technology and Innovative solution/s in enhancing service delivery and shaping the research agenda   Mbali Mahaye  
Scientific Services Forum 26 March 2021  
DWS
SALGA

 
Measures of improving drinking water and effluent discharge quality in the sector. Sharing of the sector’s laboratories capabilities   Mandy Reddy  
HS Director-General will be hosting Annual organisational Review meeting 26 March 2021  
HS National
 
  Queen Mathebula  
Public Education Programme 27 March 2021  
HS National
 
To educate community the importance of saving water and encourage rain water harvesting as well as Shortage of water due to illegal connection in Mkhanzi  

Thandile Ngcume
Phone: 0826591422
Email: ngcumet@dws.gov.za

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 29 - 31 March 2021  
Eastern Cape
 
To educate community the importance of saving water and encourage rain water harvesting and also educate the community about the dangers of illegal connection of water resources in Matyhantyha  

Thandile Ngcume
Phone: 0826591422
Email: ngcumet@dws.gov.za

Malehlabathe Matsoso
Phone: 0828014624
Email: MatsosoM@dws.gov.za

 
Public Education Programme 30 March 2021  
Free State  
The Department in partnership with Sedibeng Water will hold public education programme in Virginia, Matjhabeng LM. The activation will focus on educating guests on water conservation, water demand management and Health and hygiene.  

Larry Crisp
Phone: 0825547271
Email: crispl@dws.gov.za

 
Handover of Title deeds and ABT house Winterveldt 31 March 2021  
Gauteng  
  Zimasa Olajide  

Official handover of Cokeville Water Projects. TBC

Eastern Cape
KwaZulu Natal
Limpopop

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa completed 4 projects to assist with access to water in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Sesi Moselekwa
Sputnik Ratau
Malehlabathe Matsoso

Launch of Technical Knowledge Centre TBC

Gauteng /Virtual

The UN World Water Development Report on freshwater resources 2017 will be launched as part of the South African activities.

Sesi Moselekwa
Sputnik Ratau
Malehlabathe Matsoso

Jericho Dam Cleansing Ceremony TBC

Mpumalanga

Sesi Moselekwa Sputnik Ratau Malehlabathe Matsoso

Official Hand over of Klidrift Water Treatment Plant TBC   Gauteng Northwest     Sesi Moselekwa Sputnik Ratau Malehlabathe Matsoso  
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