News and Views

Welcome to the news section of Rethink the Stink, We believe that safe, clean water access is a fundamental human right.

Here, you’ll find updates on our activities, insights into our challenges, and progress toward solutions.

Current Challenges

South Africa is currently not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals for water and sanitation. This is due to a multitude of complex problems, including:

• Lack of political will

• Institutional inertia

• Ageing and inadequate infrastructure

• Lack of capacity and missing skills

• Poor management decisions

• Delays in procurement

• Negligent usage

• Lack of innovation and design flaws

• Lack of power and breakdowns

• Droughts and floods

These issues demand a concerted effort from all parties to mitigate the disastrous effects of these failures.

Our Commitment

Rethink the Stink is working at different levels to tackle these challenges. Our work includes:

• Improving governmental capacity

• Accelerating the implementation of solutions

• Updating regulatory frameworks

• Ensuring effective monitoring and accountability protocols

• Involving communities and role players at all levels

Our Mission

We are committed to addressing the environmental challenges of our time. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu stated, “The destruction of Earth’s environments is the human rights challenge of our time”.

How You Can Help

The speed and scale of the response required to prevent and mitigate the disastrous effects of sanitation failures demand a concerted effort from all parties. You can support our work by visiting our “Donate” page

Stay Informed

Check back regularly for updates, news, and activities as we strive towards responsible management of our water resources.