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Theewaterskloof And National Government Join Forces To Tackle River Pollution

Theewaterkloof MunicipalityRef: https://twk.gov.za/theewaterskloof-and-national-government-join-forces-to-tackle-river-pollution/

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Collected on 13 July 2026

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This document is a news/media release from the Theewaterskloof Municipality about a Clear Rivers Campaign and community river clean-up in Grabouw. It reports that the municipality, led by Executive Deputy Mayor Alderman Cynthia Clayton, hosted Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Sello Seitlholo and partners to address water and river pollution. The release highlights calls for behaviour change, notes that 46% of treated water is lost in South Africa due to leaks/inefficiencies/sabotage, and describes initiatives such as the Theewaterskloof Blue Deal, BOCMA’s Citizen Science Programme, and PETCO’s circular economy messaging.

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https://twk.gov.za/theewaterskloof-and-national-government-join-forces-to-tackle-river-pollution/

Key Takeaways

Subject: Clear Rivers Campaign and community river clean-up to tackle water/river pollution in Grabouw
Host: Theewaterskloof Municipality (Executive Deputy Mayor Alderman Cynthia Clayton)
National government representative: Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Honourable Sello Seitlholo
Partners mentioned: Department of Water and Sanitation; Overberg Water Board (CEO Dr Phakamani Buthelezi); Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA); BOCMA Citizen Science Programme; PETCO
Initiative: Theewaterskloof Blue Deal (Municipality + BOCMA + Dutch Water Authorities) for community water stewardship
Claim: 46% of treated water in South Africa is lost due to leaks, inefficiencies and sabotage (including water tanker mafia)
Location: Grabouw (Theewaterskloof area), Western Cape
Issued by: Communications Office, Theewaterskloof Municipality
Theewaterskloof Municipality
Executive Deputy Mayor Alderman Cynthia Clayton
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Honourable Sello Seitlholo
Department of Water and Sanitation
Overberg Water Board
Dr Phakamani Buthelezi
Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA)
Fabian Smith (BOCMA)
Kalta van Zyl (PETCO)
PETCO
Dutch Water Authorities