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How Public–Private Collaboration is Securing Water for Communities and Mining

18 Feb 2026 | Market News

In this Mining Indaba TV interview, Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, and Dr Kobus Duvenhage, CEO of the Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA), reveal how innovative public–private partnerships are transforming water infrastructure delivery in South Africa.

From securing reliable water supply for communities and mining operations to managing complex governance and operational challenges, they explore how the BWUA model balances government oversight with agility and collaboration.

This discussion highlights the lessons that make the partnership successful, what practical impact it has on the ground, and why it could serve as a blueprint for scaling sustainable water solutions across other regions.

 

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