Practise water conservation so all may benefit

SOUTH Africa is one of the 30 driest countries in the world. Therefore the country needs responsible citizens who practise water conservation and protect supply infrastructure from damage in order to prevent unnecessary loss of this precious resource. This will ensure water security and sustainable and reliable water supply for all.

- THEMBA KHOZA

The rainy season is over in most parts of South Africa with the exception of the Western Cape, where they are receiving rain and experiencing flooding as was the case in other parts of the country. The heavy rainfall in most parts of the country led to overflowing dams, rivers and streams which led to the notion that we have enough water. With the rain gone, it is time to remind each other that South Africa remains a dry and water scarce country which calls for every South African to use the available water wisely and sparingly.

Water conservation is crucial for water security for the current and future generations especially in a country like ours, where every drop counts. We all need to take responsibility and make water conservation a norm in our communities as reliable and sustainable water supply and water security relies on our proactive and responsible actions and behaviour.