Picture: Minister of Department of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina
REGINALD KANYANE
30 March 2026 – The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday, release the Green Drop Report alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes. Majodina is also expected to provide a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision and wastewater management.
The Department of Water and Sanitation, Wisane Mabasa said the Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop Certification programmes are key regulatory tools of the department, designed to drive excellence and accountability across municipalities. Mabasa said these incentive-based programmes assess performance in drinking water quality, wastewater treatment, as well as water conservation and demand management.
“The Green Drop Report will provide an in-depth evaluation of wastewater management across municipalities, while the Blue Drop and No Drop progress reports will track improvements and ongoing challenges in drinking water quality and water use efficiency.
“Together, these reports will deliver a clear, evidence-based snapshot of how municipalities are meeting their constitutional obligations to provide reliable water and sanitation services,” she said.
Mabasa further said they will also recognise high-performing Water Services Authorities, identify areas of concern and outline targeted interventions to strengthen regulation and support struggling municipalities. She added that as the sector regulator under the National Water Act and the Water Services Act, the department has steadily strengthened its oversight through these programmes, first
introduced with the Blue Drop and Green Drop Reports in 2008 and later expanded with the No Drop programme in 2014.
“The release of these reports marks a critical moment for transparency, accountability and the
ongoing effort to secure safe and sustainable water services for all South Africans.
“The event will take place at Banquet Hall, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, on Tuesday at 9am,” said Mabasa.
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