{"id":4065,"date":"2024-08-16T10:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.afriforum.co.za\/?page_id=4065"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:26:25","slug":"water-crisis-portal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/we-will-do-it-ourselves\/water-crisis-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Water crisis portal"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image4065_38d9f1-b4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4065_38d9f1-b4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Water-crisis_1920x400.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-6029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Water-crisis_1920x400.png 1920w, https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Water-crisis_1920x400-300x63.png 300w, 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Rivers and dams, already strained by natural water scarcity, are being polluted on a massive scale by failing sewage treatment systems. At the same time, millions of ordinary South Africans face growing risks from unsafe drinking water, collapsing infrastructure, unreliable supply and rising costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failures visible across the entire water chain, from unsafe drinking water to repeated disruptions and polluted rivers, are symptoms of a service delivery system that no longer functions. These failures point to a deep governance crisis rooted in a lack of infrastructure planning, maintenance, oversight and accountability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4065_de22b4-69 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4065_98af20-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4065_98af20-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Government is unable to stabilise the system. Instead of fixing the basics, it is turning to more legislation, such as the Water Services Amendment Bill, which does not address the core operational failures inside municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The financial chain that underpins water services has also broken down. Many municipalities cannot bill consumers properly, water boards are owed billions of rands and nearly half of all treated drinking water, which should generate revenue, is wasted through leaks and illegal connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conditions create space for criminal networks, often referred to as water mafias, to exploit shortages and profit from the crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AfriForum refuses to stand back while this situation worsens. Through independent monitoring, community-driven solutions and practical interventions, AfriForum is empowering South Africans to protect themselves and their water future. This portal brings together the tools, reports and information you need to understand the crisis and take action where government is failing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4065_94d51e-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4065_eeeae2-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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.wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:0px solid #dee2e6;border-right:0px solid #dee2e6;border-bottom:0px solid #dee2e6;border-left:0px solid #dee2e6;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id4065_cffaad-9a kt-tabs-has-5-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-adeeperlook\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-adeeperlook\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">A deeper look<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-documentary\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-documentary\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Documentary<\/span><\/a><\/li><li 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class=\"kt-adv-heading4065_7b7066-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_7b7066-95\"><strong>A deeper look<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa\u2019s water crisis is complex and multi-layered. To help the public understand what is going wrong, who is responsible and what can be done, AfriForum has organised all water-related media statements into four clear categories. These categories expose the systemic failures behind the crisis, highlight specific municipal service delivery breakdowns, showcase the practical work AfriForum is doing on the ground and provide straightforward information to help communities protect themselves. Together, these themes offer a complete picture of the crisis and the actions needed to secure South Africa\u2019s water future.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:0px solid #dee2e6;border-right:0px solid #dee2e6;border-bottom:0px solid #dee2e6;border-left:0px solid #dee2e6;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-title-list li.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd{display:flex;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-title-list{float:none;width:30%;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap{float:none;width:auto;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:0px solid #dee2e6;border-right:0px solid #dee2e6;border-bottom:0px solid #dee2e6;border-left:0px solid #dee2e6;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd{display:flex;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-title-list{float:none;width:30%;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap{float:none;width:auto;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:0px solid #dee2e6;border-right:0px solid #dee2e6;border-bottom:0px solid #dee2e6;border-left:0px solid #dee2e6;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd{display:flex;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-title-list{float:none;width:30%;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd > .kt-tabs-content-wrap{float:none;width:auto;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id4065_c99cf3-bd kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-3 kt-tabs-layout-vtabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-strongunmaskinggovernancefailuresstrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-strongunmaskinggovernancefailuresstrong\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Unmasking governance failures<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-strongholdingmunicipalitiesaccountablestrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-strongholdingmunicipalitiesaccountablestrong\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Holding municipalities accountable<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-strongcommunity-drivensolutionsstrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-strongcommunity-drivensolutionsstrong\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Community-driven solutions<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-strongunderstandingyourwaterstrong\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-strongunderstandingyourwaterstrong\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\"><strong>Understanding your water<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab4065_abe1f4-3a\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unmasking governance failures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This category unpacks the deeper, systemic reasons behind South Africa\u2019s water crisis. It includes analysis of failing oversight, collapsing infrastructure planning, mounting municipal debt, misuse of funds, failing water boards and weak national leadership. These articles explain why the system is breaking down long before the taps run dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This category helps the public make sense of water quality, testing standards and the systems behind drinking water and sanitation. It offers simple explanations, guidance and tools that empower communities to monitor their own water, interpret water test results and respond when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-grid--blocks\"data-element-id=\"2097c7b0-45d1-48c3-859b-544c77203289\"data-listing-type=\"blocks\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/listing-grid\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid jet-listing\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__items grid-col-desk-3 grid-col-tablet-3 grid-col-mobile-1 jet-listing-grid--32317\" data-queried-id=\"4065|WP_Post\" data-nav=\"{&quot;enabled&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;more_el&quot;:null,&quot;query&quot;:[],&quot;widget_settings&quot;:{&quot;lisitng_id&quot;:32317,&quot;posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:3,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;column_min_width&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_tablet&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_mobile&quot;:240,&quot;inline_columns_css&quot;:true,&quot;is_archive_template&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:[&quot;publish&quot;],&quot;use_random_posts_num&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;max_posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;not_found_message&quot;:&quot;No data was found&quot;,&quot;is_masonry&quot;:false,&quot;equal_columns_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;use_load_more&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_type&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;load_more_offset&quot;:null,&quot;use_custom_post_types&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_post_types&quot;:[],&quot;hide_widget_if&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;carousel_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;arrow_icon&quot;:&quot;fa fa-angle-left&quot;,&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;center_mode&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;inject_alternative_items&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;injection_items&quot;:[],&quot;scroll_slider_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;scroll_slider_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;custom_query&quot;:false,&quot;custom_query_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_element_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;collapse_first_last_gap&quot;:false,&quot;list_tag_selection&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;list_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;list_item_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;empty_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;}}\" data-page=\"1\" data-pages=\"1\" data-listing-source=\"rest_api_endpoint\" data-listing-id=\"32317\" data-query-id=\"\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00454-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Nuuskommentaar: Hoekom wetgewing nie Suid-Afrika se waterkrisis kan oplos nie; maar gemeenskappe wel<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/nuuskommentaar-hoekom-wetgewing-nie-suid-afrika-se-waterkrisis-kan-oplos-nie-maar-gemeenskappe-wel\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Water_groter-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum eis dat munisipale amptenare persoonlik verantwoordelik gehou word n\u00e1 OG ineenstorting van waterdienste bevestig<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-eis-dat-munisipale-amptenare-persoonlik-verantwoordelik-gehou-word-na-og-ineenstorting-van-waterdienste-bevestig\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/luis-tosta-SVeCm5KF_ho-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum eis ingryping n\u00e1 waterrade wys op ineenstorting wat watertariewe sal verhoog<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-eis-ingryping-na-waterrade-wys-op-ineenstorting-wat-watertariewe-sal-verhoog\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/edrin-spahiu-YHWQZ7fz9fY-unsplash_water-scaled-e1761909933907-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Waterkrisis vererger: Waterrade openbaar kommerwekkende munisipale skuld en infrastruktuurineenstorting<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/waterkrisis-vererger-waterrade-openbaar-kommerwekkende-munisipale-skuld-en-infrastruktuurineenstorting\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/edrin-spahiu-YHWQZ7fz9fY-unsplash_water-scaled-e1761909933907-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Ouditeur-Generaal onthul ineenstorting van Johannesburg Water, terwyl politici G20 sonder waterprobleme beloof<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/ouditeur-generaal-onthul-ineenstorting-van-johannesburg-water-terwyl-politici-g20-sonder-waterprobleme-beloof\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/edrin-spahiu-YHWQZ7fz9fY-unsplash_water-scaled-e1761909933907-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Gierigheid by uMngeni-uThukela vergiftig SA-watervoorsieningsketting: AfriForum soek nou antwoorde<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/gierigheid-by-umngeni-uthukela-vergiftig-sa-watervoorsieningsketting\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab4065_4cb5be-11\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holding municipalities accountable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we shine a spotlight on the municipalities where service delivery has collapsed and where communities are left without safe, reliable water. These articles document AfriForum\u2019s direct interventions, legal pressure and public demands for accountability when officials fail to perform their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This category helps the public make sense of water quality, testing standards and the systems behind drinking water and sanitation. It offers simple explanations, guidance and tools that empower communities to monitor their own water, interpret water test results and respond when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-grid--blocks\"data-element-id=\"0b820740-69b4-47ca-ab36-ac11f4b2ac7c\"data-listing-type=\"blocks\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/listing-grid\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid jet-listing\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__items grid-col-desk-3 grid-col-tablet-3 grid-col-mobile-1 jet-listing-grid--40204\" data-queried-id=\"4065|WP_Post\" data-nav=\"{&quot;enabled&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;more_el&quot;:null,&quot;query&quot;:[],&quot;widget_settings&quot;:{&quot;lisitng_id&quot;:40204,&quot;posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:3,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;column_min_width&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_tablet&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_mobile&quot;:240,&quot;inline_columns_css&quot;:true,&quot;is_archive_template&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:[&quot;publish&quot;],&quot;use_random_posts_num&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;max_posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;not_found_message&quot;:&quot;No data was found&quot;,&quot;is_masonry&quot;:false,&quot;equal_columns_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;use_load_more&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_type&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;load_more_offset&quot;:null,&quot;use_custom_post_types&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_post_types&quot;:[],&quot;hide_widget_if&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;carousel_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;arrow_icon&quot;:&quot;fa fa-angle-left&quot;,&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;center_mode&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;inject_alternative_items&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;injection_items&quot;:[],&quot;scroll_slider_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;scroll_slider_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;custom_query&quot;:false,&quot;custom_query_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_element_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;collapse_first_last_gap&quot;:false,&quot;list_tag_selection&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;list_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;list_item_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;empty_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;}}\" data-page=\"1\" data-pages=\"1\" data-listing-source=\"rest_api_endpoint\" data-listing-id=\"40204\" data-query-id=\"\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/edrin-spahiu-YHWQZ7fz9fY-unsplash_water-scaled-e1761909933907-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Polokwane-waterkrisis: Herhaalde skending van menseregte is onaanvaarbaar, s\u00ea AfriForum<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/polokwane-waterkrisis-herhaalde-skending-van-menseregte-is-onaanvaarbaar-se-afriforum\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/nicolas-comte-Y10FXNqFdvk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum vra ingryping by waterkrisis in Venterspos en Glenharvie<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-vra-ingryping-by-waterkrisis-in-venterspos-en-glenharvie\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AfriForum-en-inwoners-van-Botrivier-het-teen-die-Theewaterskloof-Plaaslike-Munisipaliteit-opgeruk-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Inwoners raadop met Theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit; AfriForum dien strafregtelike klagte in<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/inwoners-raadop-met-theewaterskloof-munisipaliteit-afriforum-dien-strafregtelike-klagte-in\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ngwathe-graad-Facebook-dekfoto-1024x597.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Doktorsgraad vir Ngwathe se hoof van Water en Sanitasie, maar st\u00e9\u00e9ds geen veilige water vir inwoners<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/doktorsgraad-vir-ngwathe-se-hoof-van-water-en-sanitasie-maar-steeds-geen-veilige-water-vir-inwoners\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ngwathe-logo1-920x481-1.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum vra implementering van hofbevel terwyl burgemeester teepartytjie hou in waterlose Parys<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-vra-implementering-van-hofbevel-terwyl-burgemeester-teepartytjie-hou-in-waterlose-parys\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/engin-akyurt-PCpoG06fcUI-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum bied om hulp n\u00e1 jarelange waterkrisis in Lichtenburg, Coligny voortduur<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-bied-om-hulp-na-jarelange-waterkrisis-in-lichtenburg-coligny-voortduur\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab4065_1c4ad6-fc\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community-driven solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section highlights AfriForum\u2019s hands-on efforts to support communities where government fails. It includes emergency water points, water distribution efforts, community-driven maintenance, training programmes and technical interventions that restore dignity and basic services. These are practical steps that make a real difference on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This category helps the public make sense of water quality, testing standards and the systems behind drinking water and sanitation. It offers simple explanations, guidance and tools that empower communities to monitor their own water, interpret water test results and respond when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-grid--blocks\"data-element-id=\"ee21af03-4697-482f-91d3-907f08dd731c\"data-listing-type=\"blocks\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/listing-grid\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid jet-listing\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__items grid-col-desk-3 grid-col-tablet-3 grid-col-mobile-1 jet-listing-grid--40205\" data-queried-id=\"4065|WP_Post\" data-nav=\"{&quot;enabled&quot;:false,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;more_el&quot;:null,&quot;query&quot;:[],&quot;widget_settings&quot;:{&quot;lisitng_id&quot;:40205,&quot;posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:3,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;column_min_width&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_tablet&quot;:240,&quot;column_min_width_mobile&quot;:240,&quot;inline_columns_css&quot;:true,&quot;is_archive_template&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;post_status&quot;:[&quot;publish&quot;],&quot;use_random_posts_num&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;max_posts_num&quot;:6,&quot;not_found_message&quot;:&quot;No data was found&quot;,&quot;is_masonry&quot;:false,&quot;equal_columns_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;use_load_more&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;load_more_type&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;load_more_offset&quot;:null,&quot;use_custom_post_types&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_post_types&quot;:[],&quot;hide_widget_if&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;carousel_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:1,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;arrow_icon&quot;:&quot;fa fa-angle-left&quot;,&quot;dots&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;center_mode&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;inject_alternative_items&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;injection_items&quot;:[],&quot;scroll_slider_enabled&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;scroll_slider_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;custom_query&quot;:false,&quot;custom_query_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_element_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;collapse_first_last_gap&quot;:false,&quot;list_tag_selection&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;list_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;list_item_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;,&quot;empty_items_wrapper_tag&quot;:&quot;div&quot;}}\" data-page=\"1\" data-pages=\"1\" data-listing-source=\"rest_api_endpoint\" data-listing-id=\"40205\" data-query-id=\"\"><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Die-noodwaterpunt-by-die-Witrivier-rugbyklub-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum en Witrivier-rugbyklub span saam om noodwaterpunt op te rig<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-en-witrivier-rugbyklub-span-saam-om-noodwaterpunt-op-te-rig\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251104-NHTKL-Mediaverklaring-Batlokoa-Ba-Mota-Photo01-1024x464.jpeg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Geskiedkundige vennootskap sorg vir betroubare watervoorsiening aan groentetuin, kantore van Tradisionele Raad en gemeenskapslede<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/geskiedkundige-vennootskap-sorg-vir-betroubare-watervoorsiening-aan-groentetuin-kantore-van-tradisionele-raad-en-gemeenskapslede\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Water_Bethal-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum-tak en plaaslike boere versprei meer as 260\u00a0000 liter water tydens wateronderbrekings op Bethal<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-tak-en-plaaslike-boere-versprei-meer-as-260-000-liter-water-tydens-wateronderbrekings-op-bethal\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/luis-tosta-SVeCm5KF_ho-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum-noodwaterpunte vol en reg om gemeenskap te help terwyl amptenare vir hulself sorg<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-noodwaterpunte-vol-en-reg-om-gemeenskap-te-help-terwyl-amptenare-vir-hulself-sorg\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Water-1-copy-1024x594.jpg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>AfriForum se noodwaterpunte kom tot die redding van Pretorianers<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/afriforum-se-noodwaterpunte-kom-tot-die-redding-van-pretorianers\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"jet-listing-grid__item jet-listing-dynamic-post-0\" data-post-id=\"0\"  ><div class=\"\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-image\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-image\" style=\"width: 100%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Moreletapark_Noodwaterpunt_29-Julie-2024-5-1024x768.jpeg\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-image__img jet-listing-dynamic-image__img\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100%; height: auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field-block cb-vse9xc4y\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-field\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-field display-inline\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__inline-wrap\"><div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-field__content\" ><strong>Pretoria-wateronderbreking: AfriForum-noodwaterpunte gereed om gemeenskappe te help<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link-block cb-ips8ugmn\"data-is-block=\"jet-engine\/dynamic-link\"><div class=\"jet-listing jet-listing-dynamic-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/pretoria-wateronderbreking-afriforum-noodwaterpunte-gereed-om-gemeenskappe-te-help\/\" class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__link\"><span class=\"jet-listing-dynamic-link__label\">Lees meer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab4065_025f48-14\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding your water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This category helps the public make sense of water quality, testing standards and the systems behind drinking water and sanitation. It offers simple explanations, guidance and tools that empower communities to monitor their own water, interpret water test results and respond when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4065_2c549a-7f > 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(max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4065_69af4b-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4065_69af4b-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4065_69af4b-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab4065_89230c-2e\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:none;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_bdcbcd-b6\"><strong>Documentary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AfriForum\u2019s documentary, Running Dry: A Nation on the Brink, exposes the growing threat to South Africa\u2019s water security and the constitutional promise of access to clean drinking water. Through interviews with leading experts, it unpacks the collapse of key water and sanitation systems, the scale of the crisis and the consequences if nothing changes. The film explores whether solutions exist and what the future holds if the current trajectory is left unchecked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Documentary: Running dry \u2013 A nation on the brink\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NKKp3nHvBdE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab4065_4668fc-21\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_1e7ece-2a\"><strong>Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AfriForum\u2019s water quality watch reports (2021\u20132025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001-725x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40230\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001-768x1085.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001-1087x1536.jpg 1087w, https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-AfriForum-water-quality-watch-report-1-1-1_page-0001.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>AfriForum\u2019s annual water quality watch report provides an independent assessment of municipal drinking water and treated sewage across South Africa. Each year, our nationwide network of branches collects and tests water samples using standardised methods to monitor whether municipalities meet the legal safety requirements for drinking water and the minimum standards for releasing treated effluent into rivers and dams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These reports offer the public a clear, factual picture of the state of South Africa\u2019s water systems and reveal where failures place communities and the environment at risk. By publishing this information openly, AfriForum strengthens its watchdog role, holds authorities accountable and empowers communities to speak out and take action when water and sanitation services breakdown.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab4065_2ca1b5-3c\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:none;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4065_d4181c-dc\"><strong>Register your expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Join AfriForum\u2019s water specialist network<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AfriForum calls on water specialists to register on the water crisis portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AfriForum urges organisations, engineers, technical specialists and stakeholders involved in water management to register on our water crisis portal. This registration process will help us update and expand our existing database of more than 600 experts and service providers. The goal is to build a comprehensive, reliable network of skills and resources that communities can turn to as South Africa\u2019s water crisis deepens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n                <div class='gf_browser_gecko gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework' data-form-theme='gravity-theme' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_10019' style='display:none'>\n                        <div class='gform_heading'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class='gform_required_legend'>&quot;<span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span>&quot; indicates required fields<\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_10019'  action='\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4065' data-formid='10019' novalidate>\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container gf_invisible\" data-prefix=\"ak_\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label>&#916;<textarea name=\"ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" 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