MEDIA STATEMENT Activities lined up in Eastern Cape to mark National Water Week 2021 14 March 2021 The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will partner with various municipalities around the Eastern Cape and Coca Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) to celebrate the National Water Week 2021 campaign from 15-22 March under the theme “Valuing Water”. A number of activities will take place in various municipalities to mark the celebration of National Water Week. This is an effort to create awareness about the importance of water and the need to manage this scarce resource in a sustainable way for present and future generations. The National Water Week 2021 takes place as the country grapples with the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has claimed many lives across the globe. The demand for water has increased since the outbreak of the pandemic because everyone is expected to wash their hands frequently to stop the spread of the virus. Eastern Cape remains of the water stressed provinces with some areas of the province facing devastating drought. This year’s National Water Week coincides with the Human Rights Day and World Water Day on 21 and 22 March respectively. The National Water Week further seeks to promote the use, conservation, development and protection of water resources. In addition, it aims to encourage dialogue within the sector of how the different players can work together to create lasting solutions. National Water Week 2021 activities will take place as follows: DATE VENUE TIME 16/03/2021 DEBERA VILLAGE, 10h00 NGCOBO 16/03/2021 NGXABANE VILLAGE, 10h00 LADY FRERE 17/03/2021 BOLOTWA VILLAGE, 10h00 QUEENSTOWN Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa DWS_ RSA 18/03/2021 MZOMHLE VILLAGE, 10h00 TSOMO 24/03/2021 COBOSI VILLAGE, 10h00 NGCOBO 25/03/2021 KWAMASINGATHA 10h00 VILLAGE, K.W.T 26/03/2021 MACLEANTOWN 10h00 30/03/2021 XONXA DAM, LADY 10h00 FRERE The department urges communities to participate in the celebrations of municipalities closest to them and continue saving water for the current and future generations. End Issued by the Department of Water & Sanitation For more information contact Sputnik Ratau, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation on 082 874 2942 For media releases, speeches and news visit the Water & Sanitation portal at: www.dwa.gov.za Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa DWS_ RSA .