Every drop counts is vital makes a difference matters
2nd Awsisa africa & global South
water and sanitation dialogue 2026
π
Date: 23 β 26 November 2026
π Venue: Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa
π‘ Theme: Accelerating Climate Resilient Water & Sanitation Solutions For Africa & the Global South.
π Date: 23β26 November 2026
Secure your spot early and join the conversation where Every Drop Counts!
About Us
At the Association for Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA), we believe every drop counts. Our mission is to drive excellence across the water and sanitation landscape by championing policy reform, ensuring legislative compliance, and providing critical infrastructure insights. Through collaboration, applied research, and a commitment to climate-resilient solutions, AWSISA works tirelessly to advance sustainable water management and security for all South Africans.
Our Focus Areas
Driving sector excellence across the water and sanitation landscape.
Water Governance
Championing policy reform and institutional capacity across all nine provinces.
Compliance & Legislation
Keeping members informed and compliant with DWS regulatory frameworks.
GIS & Infrastructure
Live project mapping showing water infrastructure status across SA provinces.
Knowledge Hub
Automated repository of global water sector reports, updated 24/7.
Latest News & Publication
GROUNDUP: Raw sewage is flowing in nearly every metro, and the numbers keep getting worse
Wastewater treatment has deteriorated in almost every major South African metro between 2021 and 2024, according…
Hereβs how the Vaal Dams is holding up
Around the same time last year, the Vaal Dam stood at 105.5%, and last week it…
Ritchie water plant workers allege favouritism linked to workplace romance
Workers at the Ritchie water purification plant have accused a senior official of giving preferential treatment…
AWSISA in Action
Visualising the future of water and sanitation. Follow the dialogue and stay connected.
Sep 19
Join us for the upcoming AWSISA Webinar Series featuring the AWSISA Chairperson, Mr. Ramateu Monyokoloβwho also serves as Chairperson of the South African National Water Infrastructure Agencyβas a Keynote Speaker.
Reflecting on his recently published article in the Mail & Guardian, Mr. Monyokolo emphasised that water is far more than an infrastructure challengeβit is a social enabler fundamental to our heritage, dignity, and economic future.
He will lead the discussion on "Turning the Tide on Municipal Water Debt: Strategic Solutions for Infrastructure Decay, Financial Sustainability and Governance," framing water security as an urgent imperative that demands practical governance, stewardship, and decisive sector collaboration.
Don`t miss this high-level session as key sector leaders, utility executives, and policymakers gather to unpack actionable solutions for municipal financial recovery and long-term water resilience.
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time: 18:00 SAST
Microsoft Teams : https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/386680278536452?p=G8sEP5Ngu3DHZVOVSK
Meeting ID: 386 680 278 536 452
Passcode: yW6jY2tS
Enquiries: conference@awsisa.org.za π Website: www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
#AWSISA #SANWIA #WaterSector #MunicipalWater #WaterGovernance #WaterSecurity
Sep 18
You are invited to join us for the 2026 AWSISA Golf Challenge, taking place at the Royal Durban Golf Club. As the opening event for the AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue, this tournament brings professionals together to network and support water security. Proceeds from the event will directly fund a community borehole initiative.
Event Details:
β’Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
β’Time: 06:00 Registration | 06:51 Tee-off | 16:00 Closure
β’Venue: Royal Durban Golf Course, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
β’Format: Four Ball Better Ball Stableford
β’Capacity: Limited to 100 players
Player Entry Details:
β’Playing Fee: R1,300 per player
β’Includes: Community project contribution, player pack, early morning refreshments, halfway house voucher, prize-giving lunch, and 4 complimentary tickets to the AWSISA Exhibition.
β’Optional Add-ons: Golf cart (R480, pre-booked), Caddie (R350, pre-booked), Club hire available at the ProShop.
Registration & Contact:
Email: conference@awsisa.org.za
Phone: +27 10 025 8984
WhatsApp: +27 81 807 1103
Website: www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
#AWSISA2026 #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #GolfChallenge
Sep 18
Join us for the upcoming AWSISA Webinar Series featuring Dr. Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water & Sanitation, as our Keynote speaker
Dr. Phillips will deliver the opening scene-setting address on "Turning the Tide on Municipal Water Debt: Strategic Solutions for Infrastructure Decay, Financial Sustainability and Governance."
Don`t miss this opportunity as key sector leaders, utility executives, and policymakers gather to unpack practical solutions for municipal financial recovery, revenue collection, and infrastructure resilience.
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time: 18:00 SAST
Platform: Microsoft Teams (Online)
Link : https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/386680278536452?p=G8sEP5Ngu3DHZVOVSK
Meeting ID: 386 680 278 536 452
Passcode: yW6jY2tS
#AWSISA #DWS #WaterSector #MunicipalWater #watersecurity #southafricaπΏπ¦ @dws_rsa
Sep 18
We welcome NuWater as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about NuWater: https://nuwater.com/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #nuwater
Sep 17
We welcome Superior Filtration as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about Superior Filtration: https://superior-filtration.com/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #superiorfiltration
Sep 17
We welcome Construction Education and Training Authority as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about CETA: https://www.ceta.org.za/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #ceta @constructionseta_official
Sep 16
As AWSISA, we reaffirm our commitment: I Am My Sisterβs Keeper.
We stand firmly against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. As the water and sanitation sector, we speak with one united voice to condemn the violence destroying our communities and to defend the safety and dignity of every woman.
Enough is enough. Together, we must respect women, support survivors, challenge violence, and report abuse wherever it occurs. Standing in solidarity with women across South Africa is our collective responsibility.
#AWSISA #EnoughIsEnough #EndGBV #IAmMySistersKeeper #StopGBV #WaterSectorSolidarity
Sep 16
SAVE THE DATE
Municipal water debt is not just an accounting challenge, it directly impacts infrastructure, service delivery, and sector sustainability.
Join us as key sector leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders gather to explore practical strategies for addressing infrastructure decay, governance, and financial sustainability across the water-services value chain.
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time: 18:00 SAST
Platform: MS Teams (Online)
π© Enquiries: conference@awsisa.org.za π Website: www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
#AWSISA #BBCBE #BuiltEnvironmentIndaba #WaterSecurity #WaterGovernance
Sep 16
We welcome Universal Water Solutions as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about Universal Water Solutions:https://uws.co.za/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #uws @universal_water_solutions
Sep 15
[RECAP]
Highlights from the AWSISA Mpumalanga Provincial Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026!
AWSISA in partnership with Paradigm Shift Holdings (PSH), hosted a dialogue that brought together key sector leaders, including Deputy Minister Honourable David Mahlobo, MEC Mr. Speed Mashilo, Cllr. Walter Mngomezulu , Dr. Ndweleni, and the PSH Executive Leaders. Together, delegates addressed critical issues surrounding climate resilience, infrastructure readiness, and institutional governance, alongside celebrating municipal excellence at the Green Drop Awards ceremony.
This successful gathering serves as a prelude to our main event: AWSISA Africa and Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026, taking place from 23β26 November 2026 at the Durban ICC under the theme βAccelerating Climate Resilient Water and Sanitation Solutions for Africa and the Global South - Every Drop Counts.β
Thank you to all speakers, partners, and delegates who joined us in Middelburg!
π www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
#AWSISA2026 #MpumalangaDialogue #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #GreenDropAwards
Sep 14
We welcome Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about IUCMA: https://iucma.co.za/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #iucma IUCMA
Sep 13
We proudly welcome Amatola Water as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026.
Their partnership and dedication to advancing sustainable water services and sector development are appreciated. Thank you for your support in making this event possible.
Join us for the 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026!
π Date: 23 β 26 November 2026
π Venue: Durban International Convention Centre
π Click on the link to register: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/register?role=delegate
#AWSISA2026 #AmatolaWater #WaterAndSanitation #WaterSector #GlobalSouth DurbanICC @amatolawater
Sep 13
We welcome Overberg Water as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about Overberg Water: https://www.overbergwater.co.za/index.php
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #overbergwater Overberg Water Board
Sep 12
We welcome Mzimvubu- Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about MTCMA: https://umzimvubu.org/
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #mtcma
Sep 11
We welcome Amatola Water as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about Amatola Water:
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #amatolawater @amatolawater Amatola Water Board
Sep 10
[In Pictures]
Todayβs breakaway sessions brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and delegates to address critical challenges and advance smart water management.
Key highlights from the discussions:
β’Non-Revenue Water: Addressing 65% provincial water loss through hydraulic modeling and non-invasive leak detection technology.
β’Predictive Maintenance & Digital Twins: Integrating GIS, IoT sensors, and catchment modeling to enable real-time monitoring and support the 10% municipal maintenance budget directive.
β’Advanced Remediation: CSIR and water board experts highlighted nanobubble treatment, satellite reservoir monitoring, and energy-resilient plants.
β’ Cybersecurity & Asset Protection: Safeguarding National Key Points (NKPs) by pairing digital adoption with continuous technical capacity building and cyber awareness.
Thank you to our session chairs and panellists for driving actionable strategies for water security across the region!
#AWSISA #WaterSecurity #SmartWaterManagement #DigitalTwin #InfrastructureProtection
Sep 10
[In Pictures]
As the day began at the AWSISA Mpumalanga Water Dialogue 2026 in Middelburg, key sector leaders gathered to advance climate-resilient water solutions!
The morning session was led by the Keynote Address from Honourable David Mahlobo (Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation), followed by key addresses from MEC Mr. Speed Mashilo (CoGHSTA), Cllr. Walter Mngomezulu (SALGA MP Chairperson), the Lepelle Northern Water Chairperson, Dr. Ndweleni, and the PSH Executive Director. The morning also celebrated municipal excellence during the Green Drop Awards ceremony! π
Delegates are now heading into the breakaway sessions for focused, actionable technical discussions.
Stay tuned as we bring you more live updates, panel highlights, and session takeaways throughout the day!
#AWSISA2026 #MpumalangaWaterDialogue #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #GreenDropAwards
Sep 10
The AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue: Mpumalanga Provincial Dialogue 2026 is underway!
Our distinguished panel of speakers and industry experts are gathering to unpack critical strategies under the theme "Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Solutions: Building Capable Institutions for Sustainable Service Delivery."
Date: TODAY, 10 September 2026
Time: 08:00 SAST
Venue: Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Banquet Hall, Middelburg
For inquiries, please contact:
π Website: www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
π© Email: conference@awsisa.org.za
π Phone: +27 81 807 1103 | +27 10 025 8984
#AWSISA2026 #Mpumalanga #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #SDG6
Sep 10
We welcome Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency as an exhibitor at this yearβs dialogue. We appreciate your partnership and we are thrilled to have you on board!
Learn more about BOCMA: https://nationalgovernment.co.za/units/view/77/breede-olifants-catchment-management-agency
Want to showcase your brand? Register to be an exhibitor at the upcoming dialogue: https://awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org/
π
23β26 November 2026
π Durban ICC
#AWSISA2026 #WaterAndSanitation #ExhibitorSpotlight #bocma Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Join us for the Mpumalanga Provincial Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026 as top experts and key stakeholders discuss building capable institutions for sustainable service delivery!
π 10 Sept 2026 | 08h00 SAST
π Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Banquet Hall, Middelburg
For inquiries, please contact:
π +27 81 807 1103 | +27 10 025 8984
#AWSISA2026 #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #Mpumalanga #SDG6 #SustainableInfrastructure
Trusted Partners & Institutions
From water boards and catchment management agencies to research institutions and service providers, our network spans the full value chain of the South African water sector. Explore the organisations AWSISA works alongside to advance water security for all.