Water security is often discussed in terms of access to clean drinking water. But what happens before water reaches the tap and after it disappears down the drain may be just as important.
For Hon. Isaac Sello Seitlholo, former Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, addressing Africa’s water challenges requires a fundamental shift in how governments and communities understand the relationship between water, sanitation, public health and the environment.
In an interview with PEG Pulse, Seitlholo argued that African countries must look beyond constructing water infrastructure and pay greater attention to protecting water sources, improving wastewater management and educating the public about the entire water and sanitation value chain.
His message is particularly relevant to a continent facing increasing pressure on its water resources, where droughts, floods, pollution and inadequate sanitation infrastructure threaten community wellbeing and sustainable development.
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