As the current water crisis in cities and towns across the country unfolds, we yet again face threats of “Day Zeros” and “State of Disasters” being declared, as well as expectations of an ensuing blame game. There are undoubtedly multiple factors that are contributing to this water crisis and we can blame climate change, drought, […]
Water Rights Webinar Series: Water services on farms - the role of the municipality The uMgungundlovu District Municipality is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Much of the region is agricultural and home to many labour tenants and farm dwellers who report deplorable living conditions, including poor access to water and sanitation services. Farm owners claim […]
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, the Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) will table_ Imali Yesizwe_ (Our Nation’s Money) – an alternative, people’s budget based on human rights. BJC anticipates that the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), now due to be tabled by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on 28 October 2020, will accelerate the austerity of […]
