The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the continent. African leaders recently adopted a visionary plan to transform water ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Johannesburg, South Africa – From deadly Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar and surging waterborne disease risks across flood-affected ...

With National Water Week on the horizon, the pressing need to address South Africa's alarming water crisis takes centre stage. This article delves into the intricate challenges faced by local ...

Picture standing in line for hours, just to fill a single bucket with water. Not because there's a natural disaster unfolding, but simply because the taps have run dry in your neighborhood. For ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa —There's a water crisis in South Africa's economic hub, Johannesburg, where taps in some areas have been dry for weeks and protests have broken out. The problems stem from ...

Anthony Turton is retired, but in the past he has received funding from the Water Research Commission, the Swedish Foreign Ministry, Green Cross International and the FAO. Water is often taken for ...