EVENTS - 2025
Upcoming Events Previous Events	Upcoming Events Event Province & Municipality Additional Information Contacts 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 DWS and NCOP Budget Vote 09-10 July Western Cape Cape Town The Minister will present the DWS Budget Vote for the financial year 2025/26 to Parliament. The Department will have exhibitions on the sidelines of the Budget Vote presentation Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 10 July Eastern Cape Gqeberha The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 10 July KwaZulu-Natal Richards Bay The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Phongola Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Blue Deal Project River Clean-up 11 July Western Cape Theewaterskloof LM Deputy Minster Seitlholo will lead the clean up in Theewaterkloof municipality which is struggling with solid waste (illegal dumping). The activity seeks to raise awareness on keeping water resources clean amongst community members Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Handover of Nonyikrla Water Supply Scheme 12 July Eastern Cape Kumkani Mhlontlo LM The Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina will handover the Nonyikrla Water Supply Scheme to the community of Tsolo Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 14 July Eastern Cape East London The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Clear Rivers Campaign Activation 14 July Gauteng City of Tshwane Deputy Minister Seitlholo will lead the clean-up of the Tolwane River which is polluted with solid waste. The activity seeks to raise awareness amongst community members on importance of keeping water resources clean as part of Clear Rivers Campaign Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 15 July Limpopo Lephalale The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Limpopo Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 15 July Northern Cape Springbok The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 16 July KwaZulu-Natal Escort The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Phongola Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 16 July Northern Cape Upington The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 16 July KwaZulu-Natal Kokstad The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 16 July Limpopo Vaalwater The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Limpopo Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 17 July KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Phongola Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 17 July Eastern Cape Eugie The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 17 July Mpumalanga Kinberly The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 17 July Eastern Cape Eugie The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Clear Rivers Campaign Activation 18 July Limpopo Mopani DM Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina will officially hand over the completed reticulation project in Giyani. The activity will culminate with a river clean up of Klein Letaba River to as part of Clear Rivers Campaign Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 18 July Free State Bloemfontein The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Commissioning of the Mpophomeni Waste Treatment Works 18 July KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Minister Seitlholo and Deputy Minister Mahlobo lead the Commissioning of Mpophomeni Wate Water Treatment Works. The visit will culminate with a river clean up in the area as part of Clear Rivers Campaign Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 18 July Mpumalanga Mbombela/Hybrid The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Usuthu-Inkomati Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 18 July North West Potchefstroom The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 21 July Eastern Cape Fort Beaufort The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 21 July North West Mmabatho The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges in Northwest area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 22 July North West Groot Marico The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges in Northwest area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 23 July Western Cape Malmesbury The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Brede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 23 - 24 July KwaZulu-Natal Virtual The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Phongola Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 24 July North West Brits The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges in Northwest area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 24 July Western Cape Clanwilliam The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Brede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 24 July Free State Bethlehem The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 25 July North West Thabazimbi The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges in Northwest area. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Deputy Minister Seitlholo’s Visit to Thulamela Makhado LM 26 July Limpopo Thulamela Makhado LM Deputy Minster Seitlholo will visit the first adopt-a-river volunteer group that was launched in 2010. The organisation comprises of 1000 members who work tirelessly to take care of a various springs and rivers in the Thulamela Makhado municipality Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 28 July Western Cape Worcester The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Brede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 29 July Western Cape George The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Brede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 29 July Limpopo Burgersfort, Middle olifants The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Olifants Area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 30 July Western Cape Virtual (BOCMA) The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Brede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 31 July Mpumalanga Witbank Upper Olifants The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Olifants Area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 31 July Limpopo Tzaneen, Letaba and Lower Olifants The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Olifants Area Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 31 July Gauteng Vanderbijlpark The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit 13-15 August Western Cape Cape Town The Summit is convened by the Republic of South Africa, the African Union Commission, the AU-Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, and the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD, within the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 14 August Gauteng Pretoria The Department will convene a Sector Specific public consultations on Revised Raw Water Charges Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Stockholm World Water Week 24-28 August Sweden The South African Water Sector will participate Stockholm World Water Week Conference organized 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 Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Charges Consultation 28 August Gauteng Johannesburg The Department will convene a National Consultation on Revised Raw Water Charges 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 Country wide 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