Press Releases
Title: Water Research Commission Announces Leadership Update
The Board of the Water Research Commission (WRC), acting in its capacity as the Accounting Authority in terms of the Water Research Act and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), has announced the precautionary suspension of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Jennifer Molwantwa, with effect from 22 June 2026.
The Board emphasises that the precautionary suspension is a governance measure intended to preserve the integrity of ongoing disciplinary processes and does not constitute a finding of misconduct. The Board remains committed to ensuring that all processes are conducted fairly, independently and in accordance with applicable legislation and the principles of natural justice.
To ensure continuity of leadership and the uninterrupted execution of the Commission's mandate, the Board has appointed Professor Stanley Liphadzi as the Acting Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The Water Research Commission remains fully operational, and all research programmes, partnerships and statutory responsibilities continue without interruption under his leadership and that of the Executive Management Team.
Title: SPU and WRC Launch Groundbreaking Arid Region Water Research Centre
Sol Plaatje University (SPU), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC), is proud to announce the official launch of the Arid Region Water Research Centre (ARWRC), a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing critical water challenges in the Northern Cape and other arid regions of South Africa. The Centre forms part of a strategic collaboration outlined in a five-year Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two institutions.
Title: Final IWA Media and Comms Plan 2025
Day 1: 17 March 2025, Morning Session. 10:30 to 11:00am Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Purpose:
- Facilitate direct engagement between media representatives and key stakeholders of the 14th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse.
Title: Deputy Minister Mahlobo lauds the WRC for its innovative solution
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo commended the Water Research Commission’s (WRC) ongoing investment and efforts to provide innovative technological solutions to water issues in the country. This follows the launch of the Vortex Settling Basin (VSB) Demonstration in Madungela, Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, 12 June 2025.