Tag: WaterSecurity
SAB supports women restoring Western Cape water systems
In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. In the Western Cape, where the threat of “Day Zero” once brought the province to the brink, communities are working on the ground to restore natural water systems by removing invasive plants that consume significantly more water than indigenous species.
Building water resilience – securing SA’s future water resources
South Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its water journey. Ranked the 33rd driest country in the world, it receives just half the global average rainfall. Amidst this, Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub, relies on strategic water source areas for 67% of its supply.
