South Africa will, over the next five years, embark on a major water‑research initiative through the newly launched National Water Resources Accounting System for South Africa (NWRA‑SA 2026) project. The initiative is a comprehensive water‑resources assessment designed to quantify exactly how much water the country has, a critical step in strengthening long‑term water security, planning and management.


The data collected through the NWRA‑SA 2026 project will be used by Statistics South Africa to produce national water statistics, helping policymakers, planners and researchers better understand water availability, usage patterns and future risks.


Thuto Ngobeni reports.

South Africa will, over the next five years, embark on a major water‑research initiative through the newly launched National Water Resources Accounting System for South Africa (NWRA‑SA 2026) project. The initiative is a comprehensive water‑resources assessment designed to quantify exactly how much water the country has, a critical step in strengthening long‑term water security, planning and management.
 The data collected through the NWRA‑SA 2026 project will be used by Statistics South Africa to produce national water statistics, helping policymakers, planners and researchers better understand water availability, usage patterns and future risks.
 Thuto Ngobeni reports.