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Home Events Toolkit Contact Us	Upcoming Events Event Province & Municipality Additional Information Contacts Commissioning of Maphumulo Bulk Water Scheme 01 March KwaZulu-Natal Maphumulo LM The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina will lead the commissioning of the Maphumulo Bulk Water Scheme Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Ministerial Oversight visit to Lower uMkhomazi 02 March KwaZulu-Natal Minister Majodina will conduct an oversight visit to Goodenough Abstract Works and Ngwadini Dam to assess progress on these projects Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Water Conservation Public Education programme 05 March Free State Kopanong Local Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation in Beang Tse Molemo Secondary School, Kopanong LM as part of Water Month celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Launch of Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum 05 March Gauteng City of Tshwane The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina will officially launch the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum in partnership with Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and other law enforcement agencies Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 05 March Northern Cape Joe Morolong LM The Department will implement the public education programme by conducting door to door in Joe Morolong LM. The activation will encompass water saving tips, water demand management, health and hygiene, fixing leaking taps, and reporting the findings Amogelang Moholoeng 082 653 1682 Moholoenga@dws.gov.za Water Conservation Public Education programme 06 March Free State Maluti a Phofung LM The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation as part of Water Month and Human Rights celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crsip 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za International Women’s Day Celebration 06 March Gauteng City of Tshwane Minister Majodina, joined by her Deputies will lead the International Women’s Day Celebration in Sokhulumi, Bronkhorspruit. During the celebration, the Minister will handover a borehole and water tanks to the Indlu Yokuthula Care Centre, which an intervention in ensuring access to clean safe water. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 06 March North West Rustenburg LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Monakato Primary School, focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Handover of Plumbing Kits 06 March Western Cape Knysna LM The Department will handover plumbing kits to community plumbers as one of the effective measure to save water in Knysna Malusi Rayi 082 807 2018 RayiM@dws.gov.za Water Conservation Public Education programme 09 March Free State Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation in Kaelang Secondary School, Bloemfontein, as part of Water Month celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 09 March North West Tlhabane The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Retlakgona Primary and Ruwane Sepeng High Schools, focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Deputy Minister Seitlholo Oversight Visit 09 March North West Rustenburg LM Moses Kotane LM Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will convene a meeting to discuss water challenges in Rustenburg and Moses Kotane local municipalities Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 10 March Northern Cape John Taolo Gaetsewe LM The Department will implement the public education programme by Educating Water and Sanitation Forum members in John Taolo Gaetsewe LM, on how to fix leaking taps Amogelang Moholoeng 082 653 1682 Moholoeng@dws.gov.za Exhibition & Water Conservation Awareness Activation 10 March North West Rustenburg LM Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will convene a meeting to discuss water challenges in Rustenburg and Moses Kotane local municipalities Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Clear River Campaign 10 March North West Luka Crossing Rustenburg LM Hands-on cleaning of the identified river in collaboration with stakeholders, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), and selected Grade 10 and 11 learners Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 11 March Eastern Cape Chris Hani DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Siyahlangula Primary School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 11 March Mpumalanga Mbombela, City of Mbombela Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Environmental Awareness at High Schools 11 March North West Rustenburg LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in identified High Schools in Rustenburg. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 12 March Eastern Cape Amathole DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Hamilton Mzamohle Primary School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 12 March Mpumalanga Elukwatini, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 12 March North West Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Tseoge Community Hall, focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Water Conservation Public Education Programme 13 March Gauteng The Department will host a public education activation to raise awareness on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene in Asedi Community Centre Maria Lebese 082 611 9264 LebeseM@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 13 March Mpumalanga Acorn-Oaks, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 13 March North West Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Molemoeng Primary School, Dryharts, focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Water Conservation Public Education Campaign 16 - 20 March Western Cape Swellendam LM The Department will implement water conservation activation. The focus will be on encouraging communities to use water sparingly and health and hygiene Malusi Rayi 082 807 2018 RayiM@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 16 March Mpumalanga Thulani, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 17-20 March Northern Cape Frances Baard, Phokwane, Hartswater and Warrenton The Department will implement the public education programme by conducting door to door in Frances Baard, Phokwane, Hartswater and Warrenton areas. The activation will encompass water saving, water demand management, health and hygiene, fixing leaking taps, and reporting the findings Amogelang Moholoeng 082 653 1682 Moholoenga@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 17 March Eastern Cape Amathole DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Ngweze Secondary School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Water Month Celebration Public Education Programme 17 March Free State Kopanong Local Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation as part of Water Month celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za UNISA Water Imbizo 17 March Gauteng Johannesburg The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr David Mahlobo will participate in the Water Imbizo organized by UNISA. The Imbizo aims to highlight the crucial role of higher education institutions such as Unisa as national think tanks capable of providing tested, research-based water solutions in partnership with government, consumers, industry, and municipalities Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 17 March Mpumalanga City of Mbombela Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 17 March Mpumalanga Block C, Nkomazi Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 17 March North West Rustenburg LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at President Mangope High School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 18 March Eastern Cape Kouga LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Gush’indoda and Kwano R10 villages. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 18 March Eastern Cape Amathole DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Hamilton Lithembelethu Full-Service School, focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 18 March Eastern Cape Kouga LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Jeffrey’s Bay. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 18 March Eastern Cape Joe Gqabi DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Dengeane Primary School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 18 March Eastern Cape Joe Gqabi DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Mt. Flecther Special School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Water Month Celebration Public Education Programme 18 March Free State Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein, as part of Water Month celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Public Education Exhibition 19 - 20 March Mpumalanga Nokaneng, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality The Department will set up a public education activation during the Premier’s Imbizo in Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 19 March Eastern Cape Makana DM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Nyaluza High School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Water Month Celebration Public Education Programme 19 March Free State Matjhabeng Local Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation in Botshabelo, Henneman as part of Water Month celebration. Focus Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Sci Bono Scientific Water Awareness Talk 19 March Gauteng The Department will participate in the “Speak-to-a Scientist” Sci-Bono program. The programme aims to accelerate progress towards deep interconnection between water access and gender equality, aiming to empower women and girls in water management and decision making, through improving science-based understanding of water risks and solutions. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Eskom National Water Month Webinar 19 March Gauteng The webinar will focus on the educating Eskom employees about their responsibility in water conservation and water demand initiatives, raising awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Human Rights and Water Month Dialogue 20 March Free State Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality The Department will implement and lead the community dialogue on Human rights and Water Month, focusing on access to clean, safe water as a basic human right. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Water Month Celebration Public Education Programme 20 March Free State Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation at Reahola Secondary School in Thabong, as part of Water Month celebration. The focus will be on Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Water Month Public Education Programme 20 March Gauteng Mogale City The Department will partner with Mogale City Local Municipality on an awareness programme to educate the public about water conservation and how to take care of water resources. The session will take place at Munsieville Sports Complex Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Launch of WSIG Project to Celebrate World Water Day 20 March Limpopo Capricon DM The Department will officially launch an identified Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) project in Buchum Limpopo Province. The project is aimed at assisting the municipality, to restore, upgrade, and maintain water and sanitation infrastructure. This will be done in celebration of World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Oversight Visit to Knysna 20 March Western Cape Knysna LM The Department will conduct site visits of the interventions implemented at Knysna LM during the drought / water crisis. Malusi Rayi 082 807 2018 RayiM@dws.gov.za Handover of the Misgund Bulk Water Scheme 22 March Eastern Cape Kou-Kamma LM The Department will officially handover the Misgund Bulk Water Scheme. The completion of this project will address issues of water shortages in the area. This will be in celebration of World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Ministerial Visit to Matjhabeng Local Municipality 22 March Free State Matjhabeng LM The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina together with her Deputies, will conduct a site visit and hand over water projects in Matjhabeng Local Municipality to celebrate World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za World Water Day Celebration 22 March Free State Matjhabeng LM The Department will celebrate World Water Day by handing over completed projects in Matjhabeng Local Municipality. The Hand over will be done by Minister Pemmy Majodina Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Oversight Visit to Dr Sefularo Housing Development 22 March Gauteng Mogale City LM The Department will conduct an oversight visit to Dr Sefularo Housing Development in Hekpoort, Mogale City LM. Purpose of the visit is to assess progress of the water and sanitation infrastructure implemented in the area to support the upgrading of the Dr Sefularo informal settlement, in celebration of World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Launch of the upgraded Waste Water Pump Station and outfall line 22 March Northern Cape Phokwane LM The Department will officially launch the upgraded Waste Water Pump Station and outfall line in Jan Kempdorp in celebration of World Water Day. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 23-27 March Northern Cape Namakwa, Khai Ma The Department will implement the public education programme by conducting door to door in Namakwa, Khai Ma. The activation will encompass water saving tips, water demand management, health and hygiene, fixing leaking taps and reporting the findings Amogelang Moholoeng 082 653 1682 Moholoenga@dws.gov.za Water Month Celebration Public Education Programme 23 March Free State Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality The Department will implement a Public Education Awareness Activation IN Wepenar, as part of Water Month celebration. The focus will be on Water Conservation, Water Demand Management as well as health and hygiene. Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 23 March North West Rustenburg LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Rutanang Enrichment Primary School & Centre in Geelhout. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 24 March Eastern Cape Makhanda LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Town Central. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Refurbishment and Upgrading of Water Infrastructure to Celebrate World Water Day 24 March KwaZulu-Natal Greater Kokstad Municipality The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina will conduct an oversight visit to assess progress on refurbishment and upgrading of water infrastructure in Bhongwe area in Kokstad as part of World Water Day celebration. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za National Water Month Sub-catchment Science Schools Competition 24 March Mpumalanga Mkhondo Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Water Summit 24 March North West Rustenburg LM The Department will participate in the Water Summit 2026, organised by Rustenburg Local Municipality Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 25 March Eastern Cape Makhanda LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme in Joza Township. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management, river clean up as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Handover of Sanitation Facility 25 March North West Tswaing LM Deputy Minister Seitlholo will handover a sanitation facility to an identified family in Sannieshof Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Public Education Activation 26 March Eastern Cape Makhanda LM The Department will implement the Public Education Programme at Nombulelo Secondary School. The focus will be on water conservation, water demand management as well as health and hygiene Thandile Ngcume 082 659 1422 NgcumeT@dws.gov.za Water Month Public Education Programme 26 March Gauteng Mogale City The Department will partner with Mogale City Local Municipality on an awareness programme to educate the public about water conservation and how to take care of water resources. The session will take place at Kwaggafontein Tarlton Farm Primary School Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za National Water Month Provincial Science Schools Competition 26 March Mpumalanga City of Mbombela Local Municipality The competitions encourages the youth, especially learners to come up with innovative solutions to address water quality challenges in their communities and become water ambassadors Themba Khoza 066 301 6962 KhozaB@dws.gov.za Gugu Mabuza 078 459 0349 mabuzag@dws.gov.za Oversight Visit to Ventersdorp 26 March North West Ventersdorp Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will conduct an oversight visit to Ventersdorp, mid town to address issues of sewer spillages focusing on extension 03 and 10 Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Handover of Water container Wheelbarrows 27 March Free State The Department will convene public consultations on Revised Norms and Standards for Tariff Setting Larry Crisp 082 554 7271 CrispL@dws.gov.za Refurbishment and Upgrading of Water Infrastructure to Celebrate World Water Day 27 March Mpumalanga Mkhondo LM The Department will launch the completed Piet Retief Wastewater Treatment Refurbishment Project. The launch will be followed by an oversight visit to Amsterdam Dam as part of World Water Day celebration. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za Public Education Programme 27 March Northern Cape Douglas The Department of Water and Sanitation will implement the Canal Safety Campaign at the Douglas Secondary School Amogelang Moholoeng 082 653 1682 Moholoenga@dws.gov.za Oversight Visit to Potchefstroom 27 March North West Potchefstroom Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will conduct an oversight visit to Potchefstroom in Promosa, Tshepisong pipeline and Ikageng pump station, to address issues of sewer spillages in the area Katlego Bolokang 082 610 5311 BolokangK@dws.gov.za Launch of George Budget Facility for Infrastructure 27 March Western Cape George Municipality The Department will officially handover the completed phase of the George Budget Facility for Infrastructure to George municipality as part of World Water Day celebration. Malentswe Tshabalala 083 460 7207 tshabalalam3@dws.gov.za