Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation, together with the Deputy Minister, Pamela Tshwete, will announce the winners of the 2014 Women in Water Awards on 22 August 2014, at the Rustenburg Olympia Park Stadium, North West.
The Women in Water Awards programme serves as a vehicle for the Department of Water and Sanitation to appreciate and recognise the good work done by women and the vital role they play in the water sector. It also encourages communities to learn about water management and change their attitudes for the better.
The Minister and Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation will present the awards to women who led, initiated and implemented water projects in the following categories:
- Water Conservation - The project supports the national objectives on water conservation and demand management. It also demonstrates the best, economic and simple ways of conserving water in the process of doing daily activities that contributes to poverty eradication.
- Adopt a River – the purpose is to encourage communities not to pollute rivers. The project promotes innovative and sustainable solutions to water management and demonstrates greater women’s participation and involvement.
- Education and Awareness – The project demonstrates clear water related awareness and education campaigns in communities;
- Community Development – The project provides evidence of greater community involvement and development.
Media is invited to attend the Women in Water Awards as follows:
Date: 22 August 2014
Venue: Rustenburg Olympia Park Stadium
Time: 15h00-20h00
Enquiries:
Brenda Mpitsang
Cell: 074295 1874
E-mail:mpitsangb@dwa.gov.za
Rudzani Tshigemane
Department of Water and Sanitation
Tel: 018 387 9546
Cell: 083 320 8520
E-mail: tshigemaner@dwa.gov.za
