WRC

South African Water Research Commission investing in the creation and sharing of water-centred knowledge

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Introducing: A WaterWise Nation💧
Act Today. Sustain Tomorrow.

South Africa is running dry. From climate change to leaking pipes and poor habits, our water future is under serious threat. But together, we can turn that around.

A WaterWise Nation is a national movement led by the Water Research Commission calling on every South African from industries to households to rethink, reduce, and respect water.

- Build resilient businesses
- Create water-smart homes and schools
- Empower change through education
- Protect our shared future

This isn’t just about saving water. It’s about changing how we value it. Because what we do with water today, we live with tomorrow.

Join the movement. Be the change.
https://t.co/Z4gcLeGfc3

#WRC #AWaterWiseNation #ActTodaySustainTomorrow

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Strong leadership, bold ideas, and a shared vision for Africa’s water future took centre stage at the opening plenary. From driving investment in science and technology to empowering youth and building impactful partnerships, the message was clear: sustainable water solutions require collaboration, innovation, and decisive action.

Opening plenary speakers

1. Mr Daan du Toit - DDG DSTI
2. Prof Brando Okolo - keynote too. Head of STI at AUDA NEPAD.
3. Ms Petunia Ramunenyiwa, CD DWS
4. Mr Ramateu Monyokolo AWSISA Chairperson

#AfricaDay #WaterSecurity #Innovation #Partnerships #WRC

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The Let’s Fix Our Rivers! handbook series turns complex river rehabilitation science into clear, practical guidance for action on the ground. Developed through a three-year WRC project, these easy-to-read, illustrated handbooks put proven rehabilitation principles into the hands of government officials, farmers, community groups and citizen scientists, showing how damaged rivers and wetlands can be repaired, re-wilded and protected for the future.

#InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity #RiverRestoration #Let’sFixOurRivers https://t.co/4ZjTabMqrx

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As Africa strives toward sustainable growth, the role of Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) remains a critical lever in overcoming service delivery challenges. Prof. Liphadzi will delve into how evidence-based solutions are transforming the landscape of water and sanitation across the continent.

Join in on the conversation here:   https://t.co/1MmDFewYsp

#WaterSecurity #RDI #SustainableDevelopment #WRC #AfricaGrowth #Innovation

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Strengthening Water Security Through Reuse

The Water Research Commission (WRC), in partnership with IMESA and Sol Plaatje University (SPU), invites municipalities and decision-makers to a 1-day workshop on Water Reclamation & Reuse Guidelines.

Venue: Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley
Date: 29 May 2026

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Strengthening municipal water management.

Join us in Moorreesburg on 17 April 2026 for the WRC‑IMESA training.

#WRC #IMESA #MunicipalTraining #WaterManagement

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Looking forward to day 2 of the GS WASH F&S conference - engaging on financing for innovation, climate resilience and equity @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinance2026

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How is South Africa accelerating sanitation service delivery through WESS scale up @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026

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Ms Betlehem Mengistu - ED WASH agenda for change - Ethiopia "Rethinking WASH financing: streghthening national systems for sustainable services in the Global South" @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026

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Strengthening national systems requires shared coordination and collective approaches - Ms Mengistu @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026

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WRC CEO, Dr Jennifer Molwantwa sharing SA experience with scaling up Water Efficient Sanitation System (WESS) to improve sanitation service delivery - the Global South WASH Financing and Sustainability conference @WaterResearchSA @DWS_RSA #gswashfinancing2026

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The WRC journey is routed in Research and Innovation implementing a wide range of water efficient and financially viable sanitation technologies with public and private partners @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026

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The Water Partnership Office (WPO)'s support complements public sectors capabilities to scale up water efficient and financially viable sanitation solutions in the country Dr Molwantwa at the GS WASH F&S conference #gswashfinancing2026 @WaterResearchSA

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Strengthening municipal water management.

Join us in Moorreesburg on 17 April 2026 for the WRC‑IMESA training.

#WRC #IMESA #MunicipalTraining #WaterManagement

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Opening plenary now on in Nepal. The conference aims to explore practical pathways for sustainable WASH financing and reaffirm collective effort to improve access to water and sanitation for all @WaterResearchSA

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Global South WASH financing and sustainability conference opening plenary - Sanitation financing is not only about mobilising capital but also commitment to equity, dignity, and building sanitation capacities @WaterResearchSA

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The role of sanitation advocates is to provide simple and easy to understand evidance based information and data and ensure that sanitation financing is prioritised at political level - Jack Sim Founder of WTO at the GS WASH F&S conference @WaterResearchSA

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The Participants:
Policymakers, water resource planners, environmental practitioners, researchers and representatives from DWS, DFFE, DSI, Stats SA, SANSA, SAWS, SANBI and related institutions.

#WaterForAll #NWRA2026 #WRC55 #NationalWaterWeek #WaterMatters2026

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This event marks the official launch of the five-year NWRA-SA project and seeks to foster strategic partnerships with national water data providers, government departments, and key water-using sectors.
#WaterForAll #NWRA2026 #WRC55 #NationalWaterWeek #WaterMatters2026

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NWRA-SA 2026: The system will provide regularly updated, spatially detailed information to support sustainable water allocation, improved water security planning, and the economic valuation of water use. Accredited datasets generated through the project will inform national statistics and policy-relevant decision-making.#WaterForAll #NWRA2026 #WRC55 #NationalWaterWeek #WaterMatters2026

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Building on the Water Resources 2012 (WR2012) baseline, NWRA-SA will link water availability with sectoral water use, enabling continuous measurement, reporting, and analysis of the status, quality, and quantity of South Africa’s water resources.
#WaterForAll #NWRA2026 #WRC55 #NationalWaterWeek #WaterMatters2026