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The WRC distributes copies of the Water Wheel, its bi-monthly science and technology magazine issued six times a year, to subscribers in South Africa and the SADC countries. There is an increasing emphasis on the electronic version of the magazine.
- Who it is for:
- subscribers in South Africa and the SADC countries
- How to act on it:
- Receive distributed copies as a subscriber; the electronic version of the magazine is increasingly emphasised
The Water Wheel invites contributors to submit items for publication in its magazine. The WRC sets out four editorial guidelines to help contributors plan their submissions, favouring good news stories, the application of science and scientific processes in the water field, a visual approach, and a strong human element.
- Who it is for:
- contributors planning to submit items for publication in the Water Wheel
- How to act on it:
- Read the four editorial guidelines for contributors, prepare an item that follows them, and email it to the editor at wweditor@wrc.org.za
The Water Wheel encourages paid advertisements in the magazine, which is read by subscribers across South Africa and the SADC countries and is issued six times a year.
- Who it is for:
- advertisers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the magazine through the WRC; the editor's email address given on the page is wweditor@wrc.org.za
An online archive of the Water Wheel magazine holding 139 issues, searchable by year and by volume and sortable from newest to oldest or oldest to newest, with individual issues available to view. The most recent issue listed is Volume 25 No 3, May/June 2026.
- Who it is for:
- readers, researchers and members of the public wanting back issues of the magazine
- How to act on it:
- Use the archive search on the page, filter by year (2002 to 2026) and by volume (Volume 1 to Volume 25), choose a sort order, and select View Issue
The Water Research Commission makes its corporate brochures available to the public on its website, including the overview of its Corporate Plan 2018/19–2022/23 (CP18), which sets out how the Commission intends to work in the 'new normal' of harsher climate and water conditions.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, researchers and stakeholders interested in the Water Research Commission's strategy
- How to act on it:
- Go to the Water Research Commission website and open Media & Events, then Corporate Brochures, to read the brochure content.
The Water Research Commission offers a chatbot named Metsi on its website, which greets visitors and welcomes them to the WRC's AI assistant.
- Who it is for:
- anyone visiting the Water Research Commission website
- How to act on it:
- Use the Metsi chat assistant on the Water Research Commission website.
Practical information to help people act with impact, grouped by sector: water conservation in the SA mining industry, improving water management in South African industry, guidelines for reducing water losses in South African municipalities, the Energy-Water Connection, iron and steel, pulp and paper, water scarcity, the South African water compendium and a householder's handbook on how to save water.
- Who it is for:
- Industry and business, agriculture and innovation, municipalities, and households and communities
- How to act on it:
- Browse the water resource hub links on the campaign page and open the documents for your sector
A chatbot named Metsi that greets and assists visitors to the Water Research Commission website.
- Who it is for:
- Visitors to the Water Research Commission website
- How to act on it:
- Open the Water Research Commission website and chat with Metsi, the WRC AI Assistant
A set of downloadable or viewable documents showcasing innovative thinking, behaviour change and collective action already shaping a more sustainable water future, including improving water management in the South African industry, a conjunctive water use guideline, and the state of irrigation water losses on selected irrigation schemes.
- Who it is for:
- Industry, water practitioners, researchers and anyone interested in water management
- How to act on it:
- Open the listed documents through the 'View document' links on the campaign page
Easy-to-follow advice on conserving water indoors and outdoors: fixing leaks fast, harvesting rainwater, monitoring water use with meters, fitting water-saving systems, teaching water-saving lessons, reusing greywater safely, redesigning industrial and farm systems for efficiency, and leading by example.
- Who it is for:
- Householders, educators, farms, industries, business leaders and community influencers
- How to act on it:
- Read the tips on the A WaterWise Nation campaign page and apply them at home, in the workplace, on the farm or at school
The Water Research Commission's campaign to get everyone in South Africa using water more wisely, from homes and classrooms to industries and communities. It asks people to join the movement and make their own move towards saving water.
- Who it is for:
- Everyone in South Africa - communities, households, industries, classrooms and organisations
- How to act on it:
- Visit the WRC's A WaterWise Nation campaign page and take up water-wise action in your home, workplace, farm or community
The Water Research Commission's page provides a link for the public to view its 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan, the document setting out what the Commission plans to deliver in that year.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public and stakeholders interested in the Water Research Commission's plans
- How to act on it:
- Use the 'View the 2026/27 Annual Perfomance Plan' link on the Organisational Structure page of the WRC website.