Join the panel of speakers as they discuss ways strengthen South Africa's water infrastructure.

The panel will focus on questions such as:

• What is the current state of water infrastructure and water service delivery in South Africa?

• What can be done to ensure that a steady flow of water infrastructure projects begin to be implemented and how can public private partnerships be strengthened?

• The latest Blue Drop Report paints a poor picture of South Africa's water quality. What is being done to improve the situation?

• What is water shifting and should the rest of South Africa prepare to be in the same position as Gauteng?

• What impact are water supply shortages having on businesses that use water in their production processes?

• Why should companies invest in water reuse technologies, just as they have in backup power solutions?

• Is the legal framework governing water services adequate? What are the objectives of the proposed Water Services Amendment Bill?

• What actions can be taken to ensure that municipalities provide clean drinking water?

• Why is the development of critical skills necessary to address South Africa's water challenges?

PANEL SPEAKERS: 

Dhesigen Naidoo | Climate Adaptation Lead ·  South African Presidential Climate Commission

Dr Sean Phillips | Director-General · Department of Water and Sanitation

Bertus Bierman | CEO  · Lebalelo Water User Association

Mpho Mookapele | CEO·EWSETA

Sean Power | Sustainability Manager - Water CoE Lead SA·PepsiCo