Making contaminated mine water safe for local communities

​South Africa is facing a water shortage crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) has warned that significantly less rain will fall across South Africa (particularly the south-western region) over the next century. Temperatures are on the rise due to climate change, which means less water to meet the needs of the human population and environment.

  • Mandela Mining Precinct
  • DSI launches initiatives to accelerate the development of South Africa's circular economy
  • Durban scientist leads research into generating value from waste