EVENTS - 2025
Home Events Toolkit Contact Us	Upcoming Events Event Province & Municipality Additional Information Contacts Water Month 01-31 March Countrywide Campaign to create awareness on Water Resources a management within the country. Build up to the commemoration of World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Launch of Water Month 01 March City of Johannesburg Gauteng Minister Pemmy Majodina will launch the Water Month 2025 with an oversight visit to Eikenhof Pumpstation Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Anti Pollution Forum oversight visits 4-5 March Gauteng Deputy Minister Seitlholo will conduct an oversight visit to a few water resources in Gauteng Province to assess the extent of pollution. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 06 March KwaZulu-Natal Durban The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy with Pongola– Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 07 March KwaZulu-Natal PMB The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Pongola– Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 07 March Thembisile Hani LM, Mpumalanga The Department will conduct a Public Education activation to raise awareness on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Water and Sanitation International Woman's Day 08 March Thembisile Hani LM, Mpumalanga Minister Majodina will handover boreholes to the community of Kwa-Mhlanga to mark International Women’s Day celebrations.  Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 10 March Western Cape Clanwilliam The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 11 March Western Cape Malmesbury The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff setting and Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultations 11 March Northern Cape Upington The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultations 11 March KwaZulu-Natal Kokstad The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Mzimbuvu-Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 11 March KwaZulu-Natal Jozini The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Pongola– Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff setting and Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultations 12 March Northern Cape Kimberly The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Women In Water Diplomacy Network’s International Women’s Day Webinar 12 March Virtual The DWS will partner with the Women in Water Diplomacy Network’s on the International Women’s Day Webinar. The webinar will be attended by the Water Diplomacy Network’s global community of women water diplomats, decision makers and experts. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Day Celebration 12 March Winterveldt Gauteng The Department will host Water Month event at Winterveldt through conducting an awareness campaign focusing on the importance of wetland conservation and water education awareness. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 13 March Western Cape Worcester The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Ministerial Oversight Visit to Clan William Dam 15 March Western Cape Clanwilliam Dam The Minister of Water and Sanitation will conduct a oversight visit to Clanwilliam Dam to assess progress Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za 14th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse 16-19 March Western Cape City of Cape Town The conference will focus on overcoming barriers for reuse of water during a time when the need to manage the security of our water supplies is paramount Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 18 March Eastern Cape Gqeberha The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting with Vaal Orange Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Day Celebration 18 March City of Johannesburg Gauteng The Department in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks will host an education and interactive awareness activity to mark World Water Day celebration. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 19 March Eastern Cape Fort Beaufort The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy with Mzimbuvu-Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za High-Level Consultation on Mobilising Commitments towards the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit 20 March Western Cape Cape Town The meeting will serve as a platform to consolidate partnerships, finalize the Summit’s concept, and engage with prospective speakers, panellists, and moderators. It will also ensure that the Summit aligns with South Africa’s G20 Presidency goals and effectively contributes to water security and investment mobilization in Africa. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of the Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 20 March Eastern Cape Cradock The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy with Mzimbuvu-Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Hennops River Clean-up 20 March City of Tshwane Gauteng The Department in partnership with TCTA will conduct a Hennops river clean up to mark Water Month Celebration Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Day 22 March Countrywide The Minister will officially handover the completed phases of the George Potable Water Security and Remedial Works Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Day Celebration 22 March Western Cape George The Minister will officially handover the completed phases of the George Potable Water Security and Remedial Works Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Water and Sanitation Services Infrastructure Grant Management Policy Consultation 24 March Gauteng The Department will convene a consultation with municipalities and other affected organisations to discuss grant management Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 25 March Eastern Cape Kokstad The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy with Mzivumbu-Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Oversight visit to Zuikerbosch water treatment plant 25 March Gauteng Vereeniging The Minister will visit the remaining second phase (Station 5B) of the commissioned (Station 5A) of the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Works to assess progress Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Roll  out of Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy Public Consultation 27 March Eastern Cape East London The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Raw Water Pricing Strategy with Mzivumbu-Tsitsikama Catchment Management Agency. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Water and Sanitation Indaba 2025 27 - 28 March Gauteng Johannesburg The Department will convene the 2025 Water and Sanitation Indaba held under the theme, “Water Security and Provision”. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Handover of Kwa Ximba Package Plant 31 March KZN Kwa Ximba The Minister will handover Phase one of the Kwa Ximba package plant which has been completed and is producing 2ml/d of portable water. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Hand over of completed houses in – Hazelmere dam 31 March KZN Hazelmere Dam The Minister will handover completed houses that were constructed for families affected by the raising of the Hazelmere Dam wall Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za