Meet our Programme Director, Mr Bonani Madikizela of the Water Research Commission. With extensive experience in community development and stakeholder engagement, Mr Madikizela has played a significant role in advancing climate resilience initiatives and empowering communities to take action against environmental challenges.

The venue is filling up as delegates, community members, learners, researchers, government representatives and environmental stakeholders gather in large numbers for today's World Environment Day celebration. The strong turnout is a testament to the growing commitment towards climate action, environmental awareness and building resilient communities. Together, we are creating a platform for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing and collective action for a sustainable future. Thank you to everyone who has joined us in answering the global call for climate action. The energy in the room is inspiring, and the day is only getting started. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #CitizenScience #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #EasternCape #GlobalCallForClimateAction

Welcoming Note Speaker: iKumkani-Matzanzima: AHH! Dalinvula We are honoured to receive a welcoming note from iKumkani-Matzanzima of AHH! Dalinvula. His message will inspire delegates, learners and stakeholders to unite around environmental sustainability and climate resilience. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Leadership #Sustainability

Cultural Performance Performer: Omama Bomngqungqo 
🎶 Culture meets climate action as Omama Bomngqungqo take the stage with a traditional music and dance performance celebrating heritage, community and our connection to nature. #CultureAndClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay #AfricanHeritage

Deputy Chairperson of the WRC Board, Dr Harrison Pienaar appreciating the role played by citizen scientists feeding into policy and decision making in the country @WaterResearchSA

Our elders may not have formal education but they hold invaluable indigeneous knowledge to survive disasters, manage and protect water resources and the environment - WRC CEO, Dr Jennifer Molwantwa @WaterResearchSA @dstigovza @DWS_RSA

The WRC community projects aims to improve water and sanitation service delivery, livelihoods and create job opportunities @WaterResearchSA

The WRC is all about supporting locally developed solutions with global impact, and we achieve this through our international partnerships - Prof Mpandeli @WaterResearchSA

We take a moment to reflect not only on the Research conducted over 5 decades but also the human capital development and impacy of our work and partnerships #WRC@55 - Prof Mpandeli at the Africa Day celebration event @WaterResearchSA

The WRC research stimulates the economy, address issues on the ground, and influence policy direction @WaterResearchSA

We need to be clear of our challenges before rushing to finding solutions @WaterResearchSA

AWSISA is committed to working closely with munucipalities to improve and accelerate water service delivery in the country - Mr Monyokolo, AWSISA Chairperson @Rand_Water @WaterResearchSA

We need to urgently address the source of our poor water quality caused by non-functional water treatment plants in SA - Mr Monyokolo, AWSISA Chairperson @WaterResearchSA @Rand_Water @Afriwatersan

This Africa day celebration should lead to strong regional partnerships, practical action, and impact on the ground - Ms Petunia Ramunenyiwa, DWS @DWS_RSA @WaterResearchSA

Celebrating Africa Day hosted by AUDA-NEPAD, DSTI and SU at the University of JHB. Theme "The impact of Investment in the Water Sector" @Rand_Water @WaterResearchSA @dstigovza @DWS_RSA @NEPAD_Agency @StellenboschUni

As Africa strives toward sustainable growth, the role of Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) remains a critical lever in overcoming service delivery challenges. Prof. Liphadzi will delve into how evidence-based solutions are transforming the landscape of water and sanitation across the continent.   Join in on the conversation here:   bit.ly/4t3YSwL   #WaterSecurity #RDI #SustainableDevelopment #WRC #AfricaGrowth #Innovation

The Water Partnership Office (WPO)'s support complements public sectors capabilities to scale up water efficient and financially viable sanitation solutions in the country Dr Molwantwa at the GS WASH F&S conference #gswashfinancing2026 @WaterResearchSA

The WRC journey is routed in Research and Innovation implementing a wide range of water efficient and financially viable sanitation technologies with public and private partners @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026

WRC CEO, Dr Jennifer Molwantwa sharing SA experience with scaling up Water Efficient Sanitation System (WESS) to improve sanitation service delivery - the Global South WASH Financing and Sustainability conference @WaterResearchSA @DWS_RSA #gswashfinancing2026

Strengthening national systems requires shared coordination and collective approaches - Ms Mengistu @WaterResearchSA #gswashfinancing2026