Chair professor, University of the Witwatersrand
I am a professor in the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. I am the director of the Centre in Water Research and Development (CIWaRD) and I hold the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Water Research.
Is my water safe to drink? Expert advice for residents of South African cities
Mar 13, 2024 10:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
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