Asivikelane https://asivikelane.org Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:01:22 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 Managing WASH infrastructure across local governments: a comparative case study of Indonesian, South African and Swiss municipalities https://asivikelane.org/managing-wash-infrastructure-across-local-governments-a-comparative-case-study-of-indonesian-south-african-and-swiss-municipalities/ https://asivikelane.org/managing-wash-infrastructure-across-local-governments-a-comparative-case-study-of-indonesian-south-african-and-swiss-municipalities/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:01:19 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9846 This research, published by the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management and co-written by Asivikelane, looks at how local governments manage water, sanitation and health infrastructure, also known as WASH. It highlights common challenges and suggests ways to improve these services so they better meet the needs of communities.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/managing-wash-infrastructure-across-local-governments-a-comparative-case-study-of-indonesian-south-african-and-swiss-municipalities/feed/ 0 Disaster management: Information on pre-, during- and post-disaster activities https://asivikelane.org/disaster-management-information-on-pre-during-and-post-disaster-activities/ https://asivikelane.org/disaster-management-information-on-pre-during-and-post-disaster-activities/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:58 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9843 Published by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Asivikelane collaborated on this guide to provide communities with practical information on disaster management before, during and after emergencies such as fires and floods. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of different government departments and explains the steps communities can follow when seeking support after a disaster.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/disaster-management-information-on-pre-during-and-post-disaster-activities/feed/ 0 Innovative sanitation solutions for sustainable development https://asivikelane.org/innovative-sanitation-solutions-for-sustainable-development/ https://asivikelane.org/innovative-sanitation-solutions-for-sustainable-development/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:51:28 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9832 Published by the City of Joburg Human Settlements Department, this publication explores innovative sanitation solutions for informal settlements and contributes to the growing body of knowledge on inclusive, sustainable sanitation options. Our learning paper, which includes practical recommendations for transforming how municipalities manage temporary sanitation, is featured on page 50.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/innovative-sanitation-solutions-for-sustainable-development/feed/ 0 Managing temporary sanitation in informal settlements: Lessons from Asivikelane https://asivikelane.org/managing-temporary-sanitation-in-informal-settlements-lessons-from-asivikelane/ https://asivikelane.org/managing-temporary-sanitation-in-informal-settlements-lessons-from-asivikelane/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:36:23 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9758 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.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/managing-temporary-sanitation-in-informal-settlements-lessons-from-asivikelane/feed/ 0 2025 Impacts report https://asivikelane.org/2025-impacts-report/ https://asivikelane.org/2025-impacts-report/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 10:47:40 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9664 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 our impact over 2025 and showcase our contributions to improved access to safe drinking water, dignified sanitation, and regular refuse removal. 

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/2025-impacts-report/feed/ 0 Asivikelane made written submissions to the 2026/2027 Municipal Draft Budgets calling for more money for basic services for informal settlements. https://asivikelane.org/our-asivikelane-partners-made-written-submissions-to-the-2026-2027-municipal-draft-budgets-calling-for-more-money-for-basic-services-for-informal-settlements/ https://asivikelane.org/our-asivikelane-partners-made-written-submissions-to-the-2026-2027-municipal-draft-budgets-calling-for-more-money-for-basic-services-for-informal-settlements/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:47:15 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9493 Click below to view submissions to the different municipalities:

Buffalo City Budget Response
Cape Town Budget Response: Repairs and Maintenance
Cape Town Budget Response: Waste
eThekwini Budget Response
Johannesburg Budget Response
Knysna Budget Response
Mangaung Budget Response
Nelson Mandela Bay Budget Response
Tshwane Budget Response
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]]> https://asivikelane.org/a-community-waste-guide/feed/ 0 How to improve solid waste management in informal settlements https://asivikelane.org/how-to-improve-solid-waste-management-in-informal-settlements/ https://asivikelane.org/how-to-improve-solid-waste-management-in-informal-settlements/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:22:31 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9247 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.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/how-to-improve-solid-waste-management-in-informal-settlements/feed/ 0 A quarter of residents still don’t have access to a municipal provided toilet https://asivikelane.org/a-quarter-of-residents-still-dont-have-access-to-a-municipal-provided-toilet/ https://asivikelane.org/a-quarter-of-residents-still-dont-have-access-to-a-municipal-provided-toilet/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:19:48 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9211 In March 2025, we asked 5,308 residents across 202 informal settlements in 8 municipalities what type of toilet they use. Only 10% of residents have flush toilets, the remainder use self-dug pit toilets, chemical toilets, Ventilated Improved Pit toilets, porta pottis or bucket toilets.

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]]> https://asivikelane.org/a-quarter-of-residents-still-dont-have-access-to-a-municipal-provided-toilet/feed/ 0 Improving disaster preparedness = safer communities https://asivikelane.org/improving-disaster-preparedness-safer-communities/ https://asivikelane.org/improving-disaster-preparedness-safer-communities/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:17:43 +0000 https://asivikelane.org/?p=9208 In March 2025, we asked 5,308 residents across 202 informal settlements in 8 municipalities what types of disasters they experienced over the past year. Residents experienced floods and fires which leads to loss of homes and belongings as well as illness. Residents asked for early weather warnings, functional communication networks and taps with enough pressure for fires.

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