Amid rising inflation and soaring food prices, South Africans are overlooking a critical crisis: water scarcity. As the country grapples with its status as the 33rd driest nation, the recent 2026 Food Indaba sheds light on the urgent need for sustainable water management.

South Africa is in a race against time to secure its water resources amid a growing crisis. Can collaborative action between communities, government, and industry pave the way for…

South Africa’s water crisis demands a new social compact, says WRC.