Contents FOREWORD
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Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation
PREFACE
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Ms Pamela Tshwete, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation
MESSAGE TO THE SECTOR
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Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks, Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation
MESSAGE FROM SECTOR PARTNERS
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Mr Dhesigen Naidoo, CEO, Water Research Commission
SITE VISIT PROGRAMME
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Day 1 | 14 May 2015 | Water Technologies Site Visit to eThekwini Water Services Projects
INDABA PROGRAMME
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Day 2 | 15 May 2015 | Durban International Convention Centre
SPEAKERS EXHIBITORS
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Foreword Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation Welcome to the National Sanitation Indaba 2015, held under the theme ‘It’s not all about flushing.’
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s government we have convened this, the
sanitation services is a human rights matter and our
National Sanitation Indaba 2015, with the urgent
government has prioritised sanitation roll-out as the means
consideration of ensuring that we fast-track and
to human dignity at the most basic level.
improve our efforts in bringing back the dignity of our people. The attainment of democracy in our country, twentyone years ago, has meant that a people’s government must respect and provide for those needs of our people that are rights and are enshrined in our Constitution and in particular the Bill of Rights.
Sanitation service delivery is a responsibility shared amongst the three spheres of government wherein national government are responsible for drafting policy, high level planning, administration of the Bulk Infrastructure Grant and administering the National Sanitation Programme. Provincial government undertakes provincial level planning
As a department of water and sanitation (DWS), we have
and ensuring the achievement of targets set for sanitation
proclaimed boldly that ‘Water is Life and Sanitation is
service delivery. Authorised district and local government
Dignity.’
institutions are responsible for providing this service. According to the 2012 Report on the status of sanitation
We are entering the era of the SDGs – the sustainable development goals. One of the areas that has a heightened emphasis when compared to the MDGs is sanitation access and coverage globally. Over the past few years
services in South Africa, the sanitation service delivery challenge was a combination of the following: • service delivery backlogs (people who have never been
a number of studies have been undertaken and reports
served);
produced indicating that access to dignified and appropriate
• refurbishment backlogs (sanitation infrastructure that has
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deteriorated beyond regular maintenance requirements); • extension backlogs (existing infrastructure that needs to
of sanitation technology type (dry, wet, onsite, offsite etc). However, the gap remains as there is no formal testing
be extended to provide the service to new households in
protocol or evaluation of these technologies for their
the communities);
technical functioning and effectiveness.
• upgrade needs (infrastructure that does not meet the
A recent initiative of the DWS/Water Research Commission
minimum standards); and
(WRC) partnership, undertook a desktop review/
• operations and maintenance (O&M) backlogs
assessment by international sanitation experts of nearly
(infrastructure that has not been properly operated and maintained, but can be adequate if funds are allocated to ensure proper operation and maintenance).
40 technologies as part of the SANIC (Sanitation Innovation Challenge). A key finding and outcome from this exercise indicated the lack of a functionality assessment framework
The provision of new services required for 1.4 million
I have referred to. Most of the experts are more clued to
households in formal settlements and more than 500 000
the operational aspects of the technology. A partnership
households in informal settlements require that appropriate
between our department, the Department of Science
innovative solutions be provided taking into consideration
and Technology (DST) and the WRC is now developing a
climate change, current and future water demands and
Sanitation technology assessment and evaluation tool
availability, among other factors.
to support both district and local municipality officials in
Over the recent years there has been a significant increase
selecting and deploying appropriate sanitation technologies,
in new and innovative sanitation solutions entering the
as well as on-site evaluation of the technical functioning of
market. These technologies, mostly offering off- the-grid
existing systems. It will also assist many innovators in also
solutions use a variety of new processes such as drying,
understanding and developing their products to be more
desiccation, dehydrating, composting and bio-digestion. In
effective and suited to our environment.
addition, a number of new cutting edge process are also
We are a smart people in South Africa and the submissions
entering the market in the form of pyrolysis, carbonization,
of sanitation solutions in response to the Sanitation
bulking and pressurizing.
Innovation Challenge bears testimony to that. This
On a daily basis, our public officials are assessing the
Sanitation Indaba seeks to develop stronger partnerships
functionality of these technologies in order to determine the
to enable to provide demonstrated innovations that can
most efficient, cost-effective and durable solutions. In this
have real impact on the ground. This partnership between
regard, access to credible scientific data and information is
communities, technology developers, and decision-makers
critical.
is needed not only to assess the sanitation challenge in South Africa, but also to critically interrogate existing
The absence or the lack of a Functionality Assessment
technologies for what they contribute to implementable
Framework/Tool is a glaring exclusion. The result is
solutions and implement what we all need – a sanitation
that decisions are made under severe pressure without
revolution.
understanding the consequences and the outcomes. There exists nationally and internationally many sanitation
Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, MP
decision support (DSS) tools which support the selection
Minister of Water and Sanitation
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Preface Ms Pamela Tshwete, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Investments in sanitation and hygiene are investments in a nation’s future.
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ealth, dignity, empowerment. These are all words
Providing safe sanitation is not just about providing toilets,
associated with access to safe sanitation. But for
but also about promoting hygiene. The simple act of
more than half a million households in South Africa
handwashing with soap at critical times – such as before
this is not a reality. On a daily basis, people risk shame, disease, harassment and even attack because they have nowhere safe to go to the toilet. Women and children are particularly vulnerable. We will no longer allow this to happen. The Department is committed to investing in safe sanitation for all of our people for the improvement of health, education, women’s safety, social equality and economic growth for generations to come. We have already seen these improvements in the communities where access to safe sanitation has been provided. Toilets and basic hygiene facilities save lives, improve school attendance rates and enhance productivity.
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eating or preparing food and after going to the toilet – can reduce diarrhoea rates by more than 40% a year and the incidence of acute respiratory infections by around 23%. Investments in sanitation and hygiene are investments in a nation’s future. Through this Indaba we are linking hands with our partners in the water and sanitation sector to find the most sustainable solutions to provide our communities with the dignity and quality of life they deserve. It is only through concerted effort that combines the experience, knowledge and resources of the sector that we will bring relief to the thousands of unserved households in South Africa and allow our people to reach their full potential.
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Message to the Sector Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks, Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation Ultimately, the responsibility rests with us as members of the water and sanitation sector to provide the demonstrated innovations that can have real impact on the ground and in the lives of people.
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am delighted to have entered the water and sanitation
National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) and the
sector at this watershed moment – the first Sanitation
Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997).
Indaba hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
In meeting the current challenges facing the water and
South Africa was one of the first countries in the world to
sanitation sector adequately we require the collaboration
entrench the right to clean water in its legislation, and our
of the entire sanitation community. This Sanitation Indaba
democratic government has worked tirelessly over the last
aims to facilitate this dialogue by providing a platform for
20 years to realise this right for all its citizens.
discussion, partnership development and decision-making
The latest available figures indicate that 94% of our people now have access to water, while 84% have access to safe sanitation. It is important to realise that providing more taps and toilets is not just about boosting numbers – it is about bringing safety, dignity, health and job opportunities to our poorest communities, especially women and children, who are most vulnerable. We are especially excited about the
to address our country’s sanitation challenges. Not only will the Sanitation Indaba showcase the practical demonstration of cutting edge appropriate sanitation technologies that can be implemented in South Africa and in Africa, but it also aims to provide an engagement space for communities on the feasibility of technology implementation as it pertains to their conditions.
return of the sanitation function to the department as we
We trust that you will join us in this dialogue as we look
believe that sanitation and water belong together. As one
to identify appropriate technologies, consider the relevant
of our first tasks we are overseeing the review and possible
health and hygiene education implications, and identify
amalgamation of the sector’s key pieces of legislation, the
solutions to enable effective and efficient service delivery. I thank you for your participation and contribution to this important indaba.
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Message from Sector Partners Mr Dhesigen Naidoo, CEO, Water Research Commission
W
e need a sanitation revolution. Our quest for universal access must be in a new paradigm of low water/no water localised solutions. This is a technology leap-frogging that will have the ability to both save water and minimise energy use. The latter through lower energy consumption with the possibility of on-site energy production.
Low carbon, decentralised sanitation solutions will not only advance our adaptation to Climate Change, but has the opportunity to push up our global competitiveness rankings. This is achieved as we concomitantly satisfy our objective of expanding the boundaries of human dignity through good sanitation technologies, but also become a net supplier of sanitation solutions for Africa and the developing world.
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Site Visit Programme Day 1 | 14 May 2015 | Water Technologies Site Visit to Ethekwini Water Services TIME
ACTIVITY
PLACE
RESPONSIBLE
12:00 – 17:00
SANITATION TECHNOLOGIES SITE VISIT
11:00
Pick-up at the Durban ICC at 11:00 and procession to 3 sanitation technology demonstration sites
Durban ICC
Dr Inga Jacobs-Mata (WRC)
12:00 – 12:30
Besters Pit Emptying Project
Inanda / Bester’s Camp : Area 3 House 388 Imbokodo road / Street no : 108533, Ward 54
Dave Wilson
13:30 – 14:00
Inanda Community Blocks
93 Inanda Main Road turn left opposite African Congregational Church: Africa Land Release area behind Igugulethu Crèche: Ward 55
Lucky Sibiya
15:00 – 15:30
Newlands/Mashu VUNA – Dewats & Agriculture
71 John Dorry Road Newlands East area
Prof Chris Buckley and Lungi Zuma
15:30 – 16:30
Depart for Moses Mabhida Stadium Media representatives depart for Durban ICC
Moses Mabhida Stadium / Durban ICC
17:00 – 18:00
Light meal
Moses Mabhida Stadium President’s Suit
18:00 – 19:00
9:00
Invited guests
MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Presidential Suite with key stakeholders Sanitation Technology Assessment & Evaluation
Moses Mabhida Stadium President’s Suit
Mr Jay Bhagwan (WRC)
Health, Hygiene, Education - School Sanitation
Moses Mabhida Stadium President’s Suit
Mr Teddy Gounden (eThekwini Municipality)
Cooperative Governance / Regulatory Frameworks
Moses Mabhida Stadium President’s Suit
Prof Chris Buckley (UKZN)
Bus departs for Durban ICC
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Event Programme Day 2 | 15 May 2015 | Durban International Convention Centre TIME
SESSION
12:00 – 18:00
Pre-registration and accreditation available on the 14 May in Durban ICC Foyer
07:00 – 15:00
Registration and Tea/ coffee in Foyer
08:30 – 09:00
Briefing Session for Speakers in Hall 3C / Briefing Session for Demonstrators in Exhibition Area
09:00 – 10:15
OPENING PLENARY Chair: Ms Pamela Tshwete, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Room: Hall 3C Standing for National Anthem and African Union Anthem Welcome: Cllr James Nxumalo, Executive Mayor of eThekwini Video of an impactful community voice Remarks by Mr Edward Senzo Mchunu, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Introduction of Deputy President by Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation Presidential Address by Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa
10:15 – 10:45
TEA/COFFEE BREAK
10:45 – 11:30
SANITATION PERSPECTIVES PLENARY Chair: Ms Pamela Tshwete, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Room: Hall 3C Sub-Saharan African perspective: Mr Dhesigen Naidoo, CEO Water Research Commission National perspective: Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks, Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation Reflections from community experiences: Ms Pamella Tiso, Caretaker of the Duncan Village facility Scene-setting by Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation
11:30 – 13:00
COMMISSION 1: Sanitation Technology Assessment & Evaluation
COMMISSION 2: Health and Hygiene Education
COMMISSION 3: Cooperative Governance / Regulatory Frameworks
Chairperson: Ms Nonhlanhla Mkhize, DST | Room: Hall 3C
Chairperson: TBC Room: 12 AB
Chairperson: Mr William Moraka, SALGA | Room: 12 CD
11:30 – 11:45
Framing presentation: Mr Jay Bhagwan, Water Research Commission
Framing presentation: Ms Belinda Makhafola, Department of Health
Framing presentation: Dr Nozi Mjoli, Hlathi Development Services
11:45 – 12:30
Respondents: Mr Neil Macleod, Consultant Lindy Morrison, Mvula Trust
Respondents: Dr Sanjana Bharbwaj, UNICEF Mr Thor Axel Stenstrom, DUT
Respondents: Mr Peter Thompson, Umgeni Water Mr Patrick Hlabela, CSIR
12:30 – 13:00
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
13:00 – 15:00
LUNCH AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES MARKETPLACE Facilitator: Aki Anastasiou, 702 Radio
15:00 – 16:30
CLOSING PLENARY Chair: Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks, Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation Room: Hall 3C
15:00 – 16:00
Commission Feedback Panel
16:00 – 16:30
Closing Ministerial Address: Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation
16:30 – 17:30
NETWORKING COCKTAIL
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Speakers Day 2 | 15 May 2015 | Durban International Convention Centre Ms Pamela Tshwete
Cllr James Nxumalo
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation
Executive Mayor of eThekwini
Ms Pamela Tshwete is the Deputy
Mayor Councillor James Nxumalo
Minister of Water and Sanitation
was born on a farm in New Hanover
of the Republic of South Africa, a
where both his parents worked as
position she was appointed to on
farm labourers. His passion for
26 May 2014. She has been a
politics was shaped at a young
Member of Parliament for the African
age. His broad smile, charisma and
National Congress (ANC) since 2002.
personality have made him popular and won him friends and admirers in opposition parties.
Ms Tshwete also serves as a member of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) National
As provincial chairman of the South African Communist
Executive Committee and she is a member of the
Party (SACP), he is cultured in championing the rights
ANCWL National Working Committee.
of the working class. Due to only his mother working, the family took a tough decision that all the children
She is also the ANCWL Eastern Cape Convener.
except for the last two were to leave school and work
Ms Tshwete holds a Nursing Diploma with many years of
on the farm to augment family income. As one of the
experience in primary health care.
two youngest, Nxumalo was allowed to continue his education. He started his education at Ingqaza Lower
Ms Tshwete was acting chairperson of the Portfolio
Primary School, walking some 10kms to get to school
Committee for Arts and Culture.
each day.
She served as chairperson of the ad hoc Committee on the Filling of Vacancies in the Commission for Gender
He also attended Bhekamatshe Community Primary School, Imbaliyezwe Lower Primary School, then moved
Equality.
to Fredville Higher Primary School and finally completed
She also served as a whip of the Portfolio Committee
his matric at Siphesihle High School at Intshanga. It
for Joint Monitoring Committee on the Improvement of
was during these daily walks to school when he was
the Quality of Life and Status of Women and Women’s
enlightened about the conditions under which they were
Caucus.
forced to live on the farm. After that he realised that their lives were shaped by apartheid and its laws.
Ms Tshwete was also the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform from 10 July 2013 until
During this time whilst at high school he got involved
25 May 2014.
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in politics and worked in the structures of the United
In 1981 he registered for a Bachelor of Pedagogics (B
Democratic Front (UDF) in the 1980’s. In 1990, he joined
Paed.) degree through the University of Zululand. In
the ANC Youth League, the ANC and the South African
the first two years he obtained Secondary Teachers’
Communist Party. During that year he was employed as
Diploma in 1982. In October 1984 just before his final
a labourer at a chicken factory and because the working
fourth year exams, the University closed down following
conditions were deplorable, he organised workers to join
protracted student protests on campus. His chances to
trade unions as well as the ANC and SACP.
complete his studies there ended when he was denied
Mayor Nxumalo has been described by many as the perfect man for the job with his experience in local government. He heads KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest Municipality with a budget of R28.6 billion.
any possibility of re-registering at the university. To register with the University of South Africa, the University of Zululand could only issue a letter of disclaimer saying that the university could admit him at their own risk. In 1986 he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree through the University of South Africa with majors in
Mr Edward Senzo Mchunu The Honourable Premier of KwaZulu-Natal
Education and International Relations. In 2002 Mchunu enrolled with the University of Free State for a two-year Masters Programme in Political
Edward Senzo Mchunu was born
Transformation, of which one year was completed.
in April 1958 at eNhlwathi in the
In 1985 Mr Mchunu began his teaching career at
area of KwaHlabisa, eMkhanyakude
St Augustine’s High School at Nquthu which was a
District. Currently he resides at
legendary rural boarding school. In 1988 he was
Empangeni, and is married to Mrs
transferred to Eshowe and taught at Impande High
Thandeka Mchunu who is also the
School until the advent of his fulltime political career in
Mayor of uThungulu District Municipality. They have been
1991.
blessed with four (4) children, two girls and two boys. He started his primary schooling at iNhlwathi Primary School, and secondary education was completed at Mbopha Secondary School in KwaHlabisa. He completed
Ms Nomvula Mokonyane Minister of Water and Sanitation
his high school education at Amakholwa High School,
Ms. Nomvula Mokonyane is the
Sinathing in Pietermaritzburg. Because of the apartheid
Minister of the newly formed
education system, most rural schools did not offer high
Department of Water and Sanitation,
school education and learners were forced to migrate to
formed in May 2014 after the May
urban areas to complete their matriculation.
2014 elections.
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Speakers Cont. Minister Mokonyane is also the former Premier of
Environment in 1996. She became MEC for Safety
Gauteng Province, and was born on June 28 in the
and Liaison from 1999 to 2004, and was appointed
West Rand township of Kagiso. She is the youngest in
Housing MEC between 2004 and 2009. In 2009, after
a family of 12, with six sisters and five brothers. She
the general elections, she was appointed Premier of
matriculated at Masupatsela High School, Kagiso.
Gauteng.
A veteran of the struggle, Nomvula Paula Mokonyane
Minister Mokonyane received training in Local
participated actively in the fight against apartheid
Government and Planning Management and Community
from the tender age of 15. A founding member of the
Development in Sweden. She completed a certificate
Congress of South African Students (COSAS), she was
course in Emerging Economics at the Wharton Business
an organiser in the Federation of Transvaal Women and a
School at Pennsylvania University, and studied
leader of the Kagiso Residents’ Organisation.
leadership and governance at Harvard University in the USA.
She was also active in trade unions as a shop steward and leader of the Commercial, Catering and Allied
Minister Mokonyane firmly believes in collective
Workers’ Union of South Africa (now SACCAWU). During
leadership and teamwork. She is Catholic and an active
this period, she was continually harassed and detained
member of her social networking club.
by the apartheid security police. As a young antiapartheid activist she experienced the brutality of the
Mr Cyril Ramaphosa
apartheid system closer to home when she gave birth in incarceration. She has great women leaders such as
Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa
Mama Albertina Sisulu and Mama Bertha Gxowa as her
Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa was
mentors and role-models.
born on 17 November 1952 in
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994,
Johannesburg. His family was
Ms. Mokonyane has served in a number of leadership
moved from Western Native
positions in the ANC and its Alliance structures,
Township to Soweto in 1962,
including being a member of the Central Committee of
where he attended Tshilidzi Primary
the SA Communist Party; Executive Committee Member
School. He completed his high school at Mphaphuli High
of the ANC Women’s League and National Executive
School in Sibasa, Venda in 1971.
Committee member of the ANC.
He began his studies at the University of the North in
Minister Mokonyane served in the Gauteng Legislature
1972, where he became involved in student politics,
from 1994 in various portfolio committees before she
joining the South African Student Organisation (SASO)
was appointed MEC of Agriculture, Conservation and
and the Black People’s Convention (BPC).
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He was detained in 1974 for organising pro-Frelimo
Mr Dhesigen Naidoo
rallies that were held to celebrate the independence of
CEO of the Water Research Commission
Mozambique. He was detained for the second time in 1976 following the Soweto student uprising.
Dhesigen Naidoo is the CEO of the Water Research Commission.
He became the first general secretary of the National
Previous to this Dhesigen was
Union of Mineworkers in 1982. In 1991, he was elected
Director: Research and Innovation
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General
at the University of Pretoria. He also
and subsequently became head of the ANC team that
served as an official in South African
negotiated the transition to democracy. Following the
government between 1996 and 2007. In this period he
country’s first democratic elections in 1994, he was
worked for inter alia the Ministries of Water Affairs &
elected chairperson of the Constitutional Assembly,
Forestry, Environmental Affairs & Tourism, and Science &
which wrote South Africa’s new democratic constitution.
Technology where he served as Deputy Director-General
He moved into the private sector in 1996, and in 2001 founded Shanduka Group. Ramaphosa holds a law degree from the University of South Africa. He has received several honorary doctorates from local and international universities. He received the Olof Palme prize in Stockholm in
for International Cooperation and Resources. Between 1990 and 1996 he was a medical natural scientist at the University of Cape Town and Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation
1987 and was included among the Times 100 Most
Ms Margaret-Ann Diedricks
Influential People in the World in 2007. He was awarded
has approximately 19 years of
the National Order of the Baobab in Silver in 2009 for
experience in the three spheres
his contribution to the multiparty negotiations and for
of Government. Her public service
chairing the Constitutional Assembly.
record dates back to 1997 when
He was also the deputy chairperson of the National Planning Commission. In December 2012, he was elected ANC Deputy President. He was appointed Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa on 25 May 2014.
she was a Research Manager at the Gauteng Legislature. Prior to that, she was also involved in the education sector, spending almost a decade in the academic world where she published a number of articles. In 2002 she was appointed as Deputy Secretary of the Gauteng Legislature and was later appointed as the
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Speakers Cont. Head of the provincial Department of Community Safety.
the community gathered together to nominate people to take care of them and they were the chosen ones.
In 2011, Ms Diedricks joined the Ekurhuleni Metro as Chief Operating Officer. Furthermore, she is the former
According to them, more than a thousand people use
Director-General of the Gauteng Provincial Government.
their ablution facilities because they serve as public
In 2014, she joined the Department of Water and
toilets. Even passersby can relieve themselves. In
Sanitation as Director-General.
addition, because the ablution facility that they are taking care of, is the cleanest one, residents from other
Ms Diedricks has developed a wide array of management, administrative and financial management skills through various positions she has occupied and prides herself as a dedicated public servant.
areas prefer to go there to relieve themselves although there are ablution facilities in their own areas. In summer they open the toilets at 05h00 to start
Ms Diedricks holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and an advanced Executive Programme Certificate from the
cleaning and close at 21h00. In winter they open at 06h00 and close at 20h00.
University of South Africa. Ms Diedricks believes in hard work and is committed to
Mr Jay Bhagwan, WRC
motivating and up skilling her staff. As Director-General
Executive Manager: Water Use and Waste Management
of the Department that is also a sector leader, she is committed to ensuring that communities have access to clean water and dignified sanitation.
Mr Jay Bhagwan is a qualified civil and public health engineer with extensive practical knowledge and research management experience in all aspects of water supply and sanitation in developing areas. He has the added responsibility of contributing to the WRC’s
Ms Pamella Tiso
business development. The Water Use and Waste
Caretaker of the Dunken Village facility
Management Key Strategic Area (KSA) focuses mainly
Pamella Tiso and Zolile Ngcawe started taking care
on the domestic, industrial and mining water sectors.
of the sanitation ablution facilities in Duncan Village,
It aims to proactively and effectively lead and support
Buffalo City on 05/09/2012. They became involved
the advancement of technology, science, management
in the facility through a community initiative to have
and policies relevant to water supply, waste and effluent
sanitation facilities in their area. They were part of the
management, for these sectors. His KSA also supports
delegation that was elected by the community to speak
studies on institutional and management issues, with
to their Councillor to arrange for the building of toilets in
special emphasis on the efficient functioning of water
their area. Once the toilet/ablution facility was in place,
service institutions and their viability. Research on
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infrastructure for both water supply and sanitation
Dr Nozi Mjoli
is included. A further focus is on water supply and
Hlathi Development Services
treatment technology serving the domestic (urban, rural, large and small systems) as well as the industrial/ commercial and mining sectors of our economy. This KSA also focuses on waste and effluent as well as reuse technologies that can support the municipal, mining and industrial sectors and improve management in these sectors with the aim of improving productivity and supporting economic growth while minimising the negative effect on human and environmental health.
Ms Belinda Makhafola Department of Health
Dr Nozi Mjoli is the founder and Managing Director of Hlathi Development Services (established in 2003). She is a researcher, consultant and leadership coach. She holds a PhD in Microbiology (University of Notre Dame, USA). Her work experience includes teaching, research (UCT & CSIR), academic (North West University- former Bophuthatswana Univ and UKZN – former University of Durban Westville), Research Manager & Research Director (Water Research Commission). She has served on several national and international water advisory bodies. She is currently a member of the Board of SA National Space Agency. She has 30
Ms Belinda Makhafola is a Deputy Director of
years research experience in Biotechnology, Water
Environmental Health working for the National
and Sanitation. She is the author of a book entitled:
Department of Health. She studied Environmental Health
“Embracing gender diverse leadership for innovation in
with the Tshwane University of Technology, where she
the 21st century”, published in 2013.
obtained her National Diploma in Environmental Health. She worked as an environmental health practitioner for nine years in a local municipality before joining the National Department of Health in 2006 as an Assistant Director in Health Promotion. In 2008 she studied Public Management with the University of South Africa where she obtained her National Diploma in Public Management. She joined the Environmental Health Directorate in 2010 where she is currently responsible for co-ordinating water and sanitation programmes, health and hygiene education, as well as environmental programmes of the Department of Health.
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The Biofil Digester is a simple compact on-site faecal treatment system. It works by providing an enclosed environment for the natural process of aerobic decomposition of human excreta including cleaning material. The digester is constructed as a living filter where oxygen inflow into the digester allows living organism (Bacteria, fungi, red worms) within the digester to degrade solids at the top layer aerobically. The technology mimics the type of environment on forest floors where wildlife droppings are decomposed and converted into valuable nutrients for vegetation. The technological design of the digester ensures sludge build-up is prevented through the rapid separation of liquids from solids. Odour is eliminated through the maximisation of airflow within the digester, the provision of vents and the geometry that keeps the digester height at 0.61m. Groundwater contamination is avoided by keeping the maximum depth into which the digester can be buried at 0.60m. The standard size of the digester which is usually 0.61m high, 061m wide and 1.83m long can accommodated a family of 10 people without being over worked. There is almost no maintenance required if the digester is used according to specifications provided by the manufacturer. The Microflush-Biofil is the waterless Biofil system that addresses the need for low cost functioning sanitation facilities in communities where water supply is an issue. The technology for biofil digester construction is simple and easy to replicate. Cesspit emptying and the general indiscriminate disposal in water bodies by third party waste disposal due to lack of satisfactory operating sewage treatment plant would be avoided
A dry sanitation system that is safe, dignified, affordable and sustainable - this is the Enviro Loo. The Enviro Loo was developed in 1989 by South African scientist and inventor, Dr Brian La Trobe. It is a tried, tested and proven sanitation solution and has passed advanced scientific, health and environmental assessments and impact studies. More than 100,000 Enviro Loo units have been installed worldwide. These installations range from residential with relatively low usage to high volume industrial installations (educational institutions). The Enviro Loo is a waterless toilet system that provides a safe, non-polluting, cost-effective solution to the sanitation crisis. It is installed as a permanent structure, and therefore never requires replacement, relocation or removal. An evaporation and dehydration system, the Enviro Loo transforms human solid waste into a safe, neutral, pathogen free material without the use of water, chemicals or electricity. Easy to install and maintain, the Enviro Loo is an environmentally sound zero discharge system. It is a sealed system that cannot leak and neither can storm or flood water penetrate the container. The Enviro Loo works using sun and wind, which provide the catalyst for liquids to evaporate and solid matter to dehydrate. The Enviro Loo provides respectability, dignity and safety and as an organisation we are committed to bringing forward the day when every person has access to sustainable sanitation facilities.
ENVIROLOO Candice Williams 0112445591 Candice.williams@enviro-loo.com www.enviro-loo.com
Evelyn Gyampo 087 098 0586 egyampo@biofiltechnologies.com www.biofiltechnologies.com
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Envirosan is a service-orientated company that builds ethical business relationships based on mutual trust and top quality services. This is made possible through collaboration with market leading equipment and partners who share our vision. Envirosan’s core business was established in 2006 to provide a comprehensive range of plastic injection moulding services, concentrating specifically on environmentally friendly sanitation systems.
Isidima Design and Development is an innovative engineering consultancy based in Cape Town. The company was established to restore dignity to people and the environment in which they live. To make our cities thriving, liveable places, through providing effective sanitation solutions and a holistic approach to river restoration.
Our company uses the most technologically advanced plastic injection moulding machinery and superior plastic injection moulding techniques. Quality and reliability are of paramount importance to us as well as to our customers. We also provide a maintenance and support service for all of the equipment that we supply. The quality of our service and equipment is your best guarantee.
The Arumloo is a high quality micro flush toilet capable of flushing on less than one litre of water. The form and function of the Arumloo is, as its name suggests, inspired by the Arum Lily. The elegant shape provides the optimum shape for a vortex to efficiently flush debris from the pan of the toilet. The shape causes the flow velocity to increase towards the centre of the pan, thereby giving improved cleaning performance to remove smears.
We are a largely customer driven enterprise who go out of our way to find the best and most cost effective solutions to respond to our client’s needs. We have a team of technically qualified men and woman who put the needs of our customers first in search of adequate solutions.
The Arumloo uses the best quality durable materials and components to produce a robust water efficient toilet. The rimless ceramic form of the toilet makes it easier to clean and more hygienic.
ENVIROSAN SANITATION SOLUTIONS Jacques Rust National Sales Manager Cell: (+27) 82 787 2112 Tel: (+27) 31 700 1866 Fax: (+27) 31 700 1867 E-mail: jacques@envirosan.co.za Web: www.envirosan.co.za
Summary of technology being showcased
The low water consumption means that it is well suited to flushing on greywater, potentially removing the need for a mains water connection to the toilet. Downstream, the toilet can be connected to a conventional sewer system, or can discharge to leach pit / soakaways. The reduced water volume will improve the efficiency of septic tanks and biodigestors through increased hydraulic retention times. The Arumloo provides an accessible flush toilet that can make a significant contribution to dignified sanitation.
ISIDIMA DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Jonny Harris Cell: 079 6914510 Office: 021 531 0429 Jonny@isidima.net www.isidima.net
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The ECOSAN Toilet is a waterless, dehydration / evaporation system that provides a safe, non-polluting and cost effective solution to the worldwide sanitation problem. It offers a standard of respectability and convenience, comparable to a waterbourne system, yet without the prohibitive costs and obvious strain on precious water resources. The system has been tried, tested and evaluated in the field since 1997. The evaluation period involved scientific, health as well as community tests and feedback. Widespread experience with the system in South Africa and neighbouring countries has demonstrated that it is a cost-effective, respectable, hygienic and environmentally friendly system that satisfies the dignity of all users.
G-TRADE INTERNATIONAL Ernst Tiedt 012 8075002 gtrade@telkomsa.net http://www.ecosan.co.za
Company Profile: Pennine Energy Innovation is a 51% black-owned company that is committed to alternative energy, water and sanitation - committed to making a real difference in the lives of people - to address environmental concerns with innovative products and solutions in the emerging ‘alternative energy and environment’ sector. Technology: SavvyLoo, an innovative approach to waterless sanitation. In many developing countries, contaminated grey water from poorly managed waterborne sewerage runs directly into our rivers, dams and seas, while pit latrines contaminate underground water and streams. Untreated sewage in underground water and rivers are well known sources of pollution and health risk. Summary: A desiccating toilet comprising a slightly conical disc that separates diarrhoeic and other liquids from solids. Liquids drain into a soak-away via a central liquids sump. Solids adhere to the rotating disc’s surface and are guided by a fixed ‘spiral guide’ during the desiccation process until dry. The bio-solids (approximately 15% of the original mass) is deposited into a waste liner housed in a waste receptacle for easy removal and downstream beneficiation.
PENNINE ENERGY INNOVATION Dr Dudley Jackson 082 880 1800 dudley@tiscali.co.za
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Exhibitors Cont.
Nano Water Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd started in 2007 with the sole purpose to design a water born recycle flush sanitation solution for all in South Africa and Africa, by South Africans. Being a South African company, we understand, and are aware of the challenges and numerous factors to be taken into account when designing a solution, that will fit the unique South African and African environment. Through our extensive research and various design and test units, we believe we have created the ultimate solution to address the current challenge facing Africa. Having our own research factory, it enable us to build working prototypes of our design, and make quick and cost-effective upgrades to our reactors, to adapt and overcome onsite challenges (both human and environment), through practical experience. Key design criteria: • Create a dignified water borne sanitation solution for all • Totally environmental friendly • Totally self-sustainable • Water saving capacity Conventional water borne toilet: NWTA • One family: 32 000 liters per year • Three Families: 96 000 liters per year SMARTSAN: • One family: • Three Families:
NB: When kitchen and bath outlet is connected to SMARTSAN unit the top up amount is reduced to ZERO liters. Jurgen Graupe 082 453 6505 graupe@mweb.co.za www.smartsan.co.za
NWWS is responsible for the marketing of the Bubbler Water Efficiency System and Bubbler Pty Ltd for the manufacturing of the system The Bubbler Water Efficiency System creates an environment free of pollution, insects and diseases. The Bubbler WES is installed underground with only 2 manholes to show for maintenance purposes and to get access to the inside of the system. The Bubbler WES cleans all wastewater generated by a household ( Grey and black water ). When water is cleaned the effluent water can now be recycled back to the cisterns to flush a toilet again. It can also be used for irrigation. Words from our Director:
2 400 liters per year 2 400 liters per year
NANO WATER TECHNOLOGIES AFRICA
NWWS together with Bubbler have designed Africa’s first proper waterborne sanitation system that operates as a wastewater treatment works, but only on a small footprint. The system can be connected to various applications such as RDP houses, shacks, rural schools, ablution blocks, camp sites, farms, concrete top structures in rural and informal areas, rural hospitals and basically any other form of building in rural areas where no bulk services exists.
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy customer. It is even more gratifying when that customer’s life is changed for the better permanently. That is what we continue to strive to do with our Bubbler Water Efficiency System. We provide a sustainable and progressive water-borne, water recycling, green solution to the sanitation problems in our country, making it possible for many communities to truly have dignity in sanitation.
NWWS Wessel Muller 060 526 6768 wessel@nwws.co.za www.nwws.co.za & www.bubbler.co.za
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Partners in Development (Pty) Ltd (PID) was established by David Still in April 1993. Based in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZuluNatal Midlands), the company offers research, design and project management focussed primarily on developing communities, and in that sector on water supply and sanitation in particular. PID has a staff of 11, comprising two engineers, three technicians, one research manager, one research assistant and four support staff. PID is also a 33% shareholder in the construction company Mayihlome Construction and Training Services (MCTS), which has a core staff complement of four. The mission statement of the company is to enable developing communities to construct, operate and maintain civil and agricultural infrastructure in order to achieve a sustainable improvement in their quality of life. In the last ten years PID has been heavily involved in a number of Water Research Commission projects covering a wide spectrum of on-site sanitation questions. Working on behalf of the WRC PID has over the last five years proven the viability of pour flush sanitation as a viable and attractive alternative to the VIP latrine, and has developed the eVac mini vacuum tanker, both potentially key developments for the future of on-site sanitation in South Africa. PID’s major research partners include the University of KwaZuluNatal, Envirosan, Maluti GSM Engineers and Isidima.
Prolific Consulting is a South African based black owned Engineering Consultancy firm that specialises in Vacuum Sewer Technology. Our firm also provides generic engineering services in mainstream disciplines such as water, wastewater, roads, stormwater, civil, structural and Project Management. Our Vacuum Sewer Technology is our unique selling point which sets us apart from other engineering consultancy firms. We did realise the dire sanitation backlog in South Africa and Africa as a whole and consciously decided to use innovation, technology and smart partnerships to be the change that we want to see in our communities. This led to us obtaining the exclusive rights to the Redivac Vacuum Sewer Technology, which is an alternative to the conventional gravity sewer technology. We have successfully completed sanitation schemes the world over for the past 20 years. In Africa, successful vacuum sewer schemes are in operation. We just completed the world’s biggest vacuum sewer project on Oman.
PROLIFIC Tenda Ndlovu 011 318 6217 / 079 250 9275 tenda@prolific.co.bw www.prolific.co.bw www.redivac-vacuum.com
PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT David Still 033 342 3012 dave@pid.co.za www.pid.co.za
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Tupelovox is 100% black owned, controlled and managed company that provides innovative and advanced water treatment solutions. Incorporated in 2009, Tupelovox is the trend setter and partner of choice in the field of water resources management. Tupelovox specialists have worked in a wide range of industry sectors and with a broad array of research and teaching experience, giving the company a comprehensive understanding of the water challenges in South Africa. The company is in the forefront of development and utilisation of the latest and most effective techniques, tools and models to achieve effective and reliable results even in the most complex settings. The company capabilities encompass all aspect of domestic and industrial water and wastewater treatment, sanitation as well as water recycling. These comprises the design, supply, installation and commissioning of domestic and industrial water, wastewater plants, rainwater and stormwater harvesting systems. We also offer maintenance and management of water and wastewater treatment plants and the on-site training of personnel, from small to large plants. Tupelovox also markets and service range of Water Treatment Chemical, mostly used for portable water, wastewater and mining applications. In order to exploit and deliver effectively on the opportunities present in our rapidly changing economy, we have forged relationships that yield the required results and visible returns for all stakeholders on both tactical and strategic levels. Tupelovox is proud to announce the successful design and commissioning of stormwater harvesting plant that has a storage capacity of one mega litres and aimed to collect 12 mega litres per annum at Vodacom Midrand Campus.
TUPELOVOX Mrs Nontobeko Ngcobo 011 8496746 / 0829577214 nontobeko@tupelovox.co.za
eThekwini Water and Sanitation The eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit (EWS) operates a ringfenced, full-cost recovery service from a limited water resource to a growing number of poor customers. Those that need to be supplied include deep rural households, peri-urban housing estates and informal settlements. The vision of the EWS is to ensure an integrated use of resources through sustainable water management. This means providing water and sanitation services in a manner that is equitable, environmentally, socially and financially sustainable, and technically excellent. In 2014 EWS was awarded the Stockholm Water Industry prize in recognition of being the most innovative and progressive water utility in Africa. The Pollution Research Group, University of KwaZulu-Natal The Pollution Research Group (PRG) is a professional research centre based in the University of KwaZulu-Natal which conducts innovative research projects on water resources, waste water reclamation, the impact of effluents on local environments, sanitation systems, and other water related environmental issues. The PRG is currently working on a number of projects funded by the Water Research Commission and are a recipient of various Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grants. The PRG also has a Memorandum of Agreement with eThekwini Water and Sanitation to provide research support to their unit.
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PRG
Teddy Gounden 031 311 8793 teddy.gounden@durban.gov.za www.durban.gov.za
Chris Buckley 031 260 3131 buckely@ukzn.ac.za prg.ukzn.ac.za/
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Waste Intrique Services (WIS) is 100% black owned, 52% shareholding held by women. We offer water-bourne toilet systems and wastewater treatment solutions for the Peri Urban and Rural communities to eradicate Bucket, Septic tank and Pit latrines systems. We provide advanced and ecologically sustainable technology to treat wastewater, by: • Investing in innovative technology to offer quality and efficient services and products • Investing in management that has operational exposure working in at least 9 countries • Partnering with world-class research and development centers in wastewater treatment using Nano materials and Bio - Digestor systems. • Partnered with Non-profit organization and incubators to empower the communities we operate in. • Operate in disfranchised communities in Peri-urban and Rural areas. The Function of our Water-bourne on-site sanitation solution is to collect and convey wastewater in a hygienic, efficient and most cost effective manner. We use advanced technology to foster eco-balance and improve environment sustainability. Our on-site sanitation solution converts human waste into non-toxic, non-contaminating water compatible with environmental standards, through high aeration technology and application of multi strain bacteria culture, using both aerobic and anaerobic forms of bacteria and advanced filtration membranes.
WASTE INTRIQUE SERVICES Tshego Mpete 0838810951/ 0767106531 tshego.mpete@wisgroup.co.za www.wisgroup.co.za
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The WHC Leak-Less Valve™ WATER LOSS PROBLEM According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), leaks in the average toilet waste approximately 250000 litres of water every year; which is equivalent to 2500 bathtubs full of water. The toilet is the single largest water consumer in the house, consuming approximately 30% of the household water use. South Africa loses ~R7.2 billion every year due to unaccounted water leaks. Fixing the toilet leak with the WHC Leak-Less Valve™ can save homeowners ~R1000.00 per year on their water bills, per toilet! OUR WATER SAVING SOLUTION The WHC Leak-Less Valve™ is a control mechanism that prevents 70% of the water loss in toilets due to toilet leaks, when the toilet is not in use. OUR PRODUCT UNIQUENESS 1) Patent Pending Product 2) Saves Households a Significant Portion of Money i.e. R1000.00 p/y 3) Saves 70% of Lost Water Through Toilet Leaks i.e. 500L p/d {5 bathtubs} 4) Can Be Retrofitted Into Current Toilets 5) Manufactured In Different Designs for Different Toilets 6) It Is Inexpensive Than Buying a New Toilet 7) Easy To Install 8) Easy To Use 9) Environmentally Friendly 10) Multinational Award Winning Product 11) Suitable For Rebates 12) Grants Pride of Ownership
WHC LEAK-LESS VALVE Paseka Moemise Lesolang 0128440186 paseka@whcpty.com www.whcpty.com
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NATIONAL ANTHEM
AFRICAN UNION ANTHEM
Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika
Let us all unite and celebrate together
Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,
The victories won for our liberation
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
To defend our liberty and unity
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O Sons and Daughters of Africa
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika. Let us all unite and sing together Uit die blou van onse hemel,
To uphold the bonds that frame our destiny
Uit die diepte van ons see,
Let us dedicate ourselves to fight together
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
For lasting peace and justice on earth
Waar die kranse antwoord gee, O Sons and Daughters of Africa Sounds the call to come together,
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
And united we shall stand,
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
Let us all unite and toil together To give the best we have to Africa The cradle of mankind and fount of culture Our pride and hope at break of dawn. O Sons and Daughters of Africa Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
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National Sanitation Week 11 – 15 May 2015 Toll free: 0800 200 200 www.dws.gov.za