The Water Wheel is a magazine aimed at improving general public understanding of science and technology. The Water Wheel has been in publication since 2002 with material being sourced from outside the WRC. Paid advertisements are also encouraged. 

The Water Wheel is issued bi-monthly (6 editions per year). The WRC distributes copies to subscribers throughout South Africa and the SADC countries although there is an increasing emphasis on the electronic version.

Editorial Principles: Guidelines for Contributors

The following four editorial guidelines will assist contributors planning to submit items for publication in the Water Wheel:

  • Preference is given to Good News stories - new developments, achievements, positive contributions to society and the improvement of life in general
  • The Application of Science and scientific processes, methods and research in the water field are highlighted
  • A Visual Approach is preferred, as opposed to long and complex articles that are difficult to read
  • The Human Element should always form a major part of every science article.

For further information about subscriptions and advertising opportunities, contact the Editor: wweditor@wrc.org.za

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Extreme events driving people from their homes

Published Date: October 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


News from the South African water sector November 2020

Published Date: October 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


The Water Wheel November/December 2020

Published Date: October 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


What does water pollution cost? Towards a holistic understanding

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Constructed wetlands to deal with pesticide pollution

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224



South Africa’s first state dam is a memory of greener times

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224



10-year anniversary to right to water offers chance for reflection

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224



Putting a price on ‘blue carbon’ water habitats

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


News from the South African water sector September 2020

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Water Wheel September/October 2020

Published Date: September 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Hail – Freaky force of nature

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Diagnostics and aquatic emerging fungal diseases

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224




Global award for South Africa’s ‘frog lady’

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Constructed wetlands allow reuse of effluent from wineries

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Roland Schulze – A lifetime dedicated to water

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


Moves afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224






Water Wheel July-August 2020

Published Date: July 2020

ISBN: 0258-224



Developing a farmer information package: a success story

Published Date: May 2020

ISBN: 0258-224



Ideas for mainstreaming groundwater

Published Date: May 2020

ISBN: 0258-224


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