ZAThe WISA 2026 Biennial Conference, set to take place in Cape Town from July 22 to 24, 2026, will convene over 2,000 professionals to address critical water challenges in South Africa. The event, themed 'Rethinking Amanzi – Securing Our Future,' follows recent announcements by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile regarding significant investments in water infrastructure and stricter oversight of municipal water management. Ramaphosa has committed R156 billion over three years to improve water access and security, emphasizing legal accountability for poor service delivery. Key speakers include Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Dr Jack Bloom, and industry leaders like Dr Lester Goldman and Refilwe Buthelezi. The conference will cover topics such as climate resilience, groundwater management, and technological innovation, with sessions aimed at fostering cross-sector collaboration to solve South Africa's growing water crisis.
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