In 2021 we tested alternative sanitation technologies within households in the Mzinyathi community. A high-tech, incineration sanitation system was installed at one of the households.
Read moreThe role of a project social facilitator is managing stakeholder engagements at all project levels, preferably from the design phase through to project completion. This entails identification of all stakeholders whose interest / influence would have an impact on successful project implementation.
Read moreKhanyisa Projects have successfully developed an innovation, which safely and effectively removes the trash from the faecal organic matter or sludge so that it can be used by circular economy businesses to derive income.
Read moreKhanyisa Projects have successfully developed an innovation, which safely and effectively removes the trash from the faecal organic matter or sludge so that it can be used by circular economy businesses to derive income.
Read moreScientists, engineers and municipal practitioners have been investigating on-site solutions that do not need large amounts of potable water to flush and costly sewer networks and treatment works.
Read moreDigital solutions such as mobile applications and data management solutions can make a significant impact on water resource challenges.
Read moreSince 2002, eThekwini municipality has installed over 80 000 urine diversion (UD) double vault toilets at the household level in rural areas.
A number of concerns arose over the removal of faecal material from UD toilets.
The eThekwini municipality’s water and sanitation unit (EWS), began exploring methods for the efficient removal and disposal or processing of the UD contents.
A low costing housing project was completed in siyanda township near durban a few years ago. High levels of non-payment in this area is a concern to EWS.
A debt relief programme was designed by EWS to address high levels of non-payment by providing debt relief to indigent customers such as siyanda township residents, and develop a culture of payment for water services among residents.
