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Since March 2020

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August 2026: Innovative sanitation solutions for sustainable development

We were pleased to collaborate with the City of Joburg Department of Human Settlements on its recent sanitation publication. Featured on page 50, our learning paper offers practical recommendations to help transform how municipalities manage temporary sanitation. Read the full report here.

June 2026: Managing temporary sanitation in informal settlements: Lessons from Asivikelane

The delivery of permanent sanitation infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the rapid growth of informal settlements. Cities rely on short-term solutions while waiting for permanent infrastructure. But “temporary” toilets often last for years, with billions spent on solutions costing more than permanent infrastructure. Based on years of systematic evidence collection and community engagement, we’ve identified six practical recommendations that can transform how municipalities manage temporary sanitation. Read the full report here.

May 2026: Asivikelane annual impacts report

Asivikelane aims to connect residents and government by building relationships. Our hubs bring together various groups – including reformers, donors, communities, private companies, and auditors – to tackle service delivery challenges in cities. We take a look at last year’s impact and showcase our contributions to improved access to safe drinking water, dignified sanitation, and regular refuse removal. Read the full report here.

May 2026: It is budget season across South Africa

Metros have released their draft budgets and Integrated Development Plans for the 2026/27 financial year, and these documents are currently open for public comment. Asivikelane residents are actively participating in the public participation sessions and we are submitting written inputs. Our submissions emphasize the urgent need for increased allocations to basic services in informal settlements. You can find all our submissions here.

March 2026: A Community Waste Guide

We developed a practical guide to help communities transform waste challenges into opportunities. The guide demonstrates how sorting, recycling, and composting waste can contribute to cleaner and healthier neighborhoods. It includes step‑by‑step project plans, examples of waste mapping, and lists of recycling companies. This resource is designed to support anyone committed to improving their community’s environment. Download the guide here.

January 2026: How to improve solid waste management in informal settlements

Asivikelane worked with informal settlement residents to create a framework to improve solid waste management. These practical building blocks can help municipalities and communities to work together to improve recycling, composting and waste minimisation. Read the framework here. 

Asivikelane Good News Feed

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#Asivikelane community plumbers in @knysnamunici are fixing taps and toilets fast! Residents are reporting leaking taps, burst pipes, broken toilets and other issues directly to them. And because they live and work in their own communities, they can attend to faults quickly and

We are so proud of the 49 #Asivikelane community plumbers who graduated from Africa Skills. They are now ready to serve their communities by fixing faulty taps and toilets quickly and efficiently. We look forward to working with @KnysnaMuni to strengthen community-led water and

Did you that we have 59 community plumbers in @CityofCT. They live within the communities that they serve so are able to fix taps and toilets fast. Residents can report faults to them directly, reducing lengthy delays. This helps to save water and ensures dignified basic services

#Asivikelane community plumbers in @KnysnaMuni and @CityofCT are putting their plumbing training into action! They designed their own posters showing how to fix taps and toilets — a clear indication that our training is being understood, applied and shared in practical ways.

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