South Africa is currently buckling with water-scarcity, with demand outweighing supply. Added to the list, are the audits of wastewater treatment plants which show that 100 plants in the country are so poorly run that they pose a serious risk to public health and the environment. The Department of Water and Sanitation says over 60% of water supply systems in the country do not meet water quality standards.

Lerato Mbele gets into South Africa’s water systems. 

South Africa is currently buckling with water-scarcity, with demand outweighing supply. Added to the list, are the audits of wastewater treatment plants which show that 100 plants in the country are so poorly run that they pose a serious risk to public health and the environment. The Department of Water and Sanitation says over 60% of water supply systems in the country do not meet water quality standards.
Lerato Mbele gets into South Africa’s water systems.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.