Collaborative, different approach needed to solve South Africa’s water challenges

South Africa cannot take the same path to resolve its water challenges as it did with the energy sector during periods of load-shedding, as the structure of the water sector is fundamentally different and requires an “all hands on deck” approach to reverse the deterioration seen over the past few decades. This is one of several key messages that emerged from a high-level discussion hosted by Creamer Media Webinars and facilitated by Wits University Centre in Water Research and Development director and founder Professor Craig Sheridan on Wednesday.