There is an increasing demand for improved sanitation facilities such as better toilets, improved sanitary ware products, etc. as less than two-third of the global population has access to it; this is according to the World Health Organization.
LIXIL Africa proud supporters of local manufacturing are pleased to showcase the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria. LIXIL Africa partnered with acclaimed South African architects, Mathews & Associates Architects cc on this local project specifying proudly South African, quality brands Cobra and Vaal.
Cobra, proud local manufacturers of medical mixers which are specified and installed in approximately 90% of public and private medical institutions in South Africa. The range is also listed with JASWIC – the joint acceptance scheme for water services installation components and is SABS compliant.
The extreme drought conditions experienced in parts of South Africa over the last two years has had substantial effects on the country as a whole. Many citizens have been living with little to no water, while experiencing serious water restrictions.
Water is life and at LIXIL Africa we are passionate about water. We are also really passionate, about people and helping them respect and save water.
As lower priced imported products may be appealing on the surface, the quality and production processes of these goods are often not of the same high standard, but more importantly they are not fit for the South African built environment conditions.
Africa is a thirsty continent and is home to some of the most water scarce countries in the world. It is reported that 300 million of the 800 million Africans are living in water scarce areas. Sub Saharan Africa suffers from greater levels of water stress than many other regions in the world, although access to water supply has been steadily improving the region still lags behind all other developing regions.
We are happy to announce that LIXIL Africa is now a member of Proudly South African. This partnership is important as our brands such as Cobra and Vaal contribute to South Africa’s economic growth and job development, both of which are aligned with the Proudly SA objective; to help in the creation of 5million new jobs by 2020.
Cobra, South Africa’s go-to brand for high-quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and accessories, has introduced the Capstan and Victoriana ranges as part of the upmarket yet affordable ‘Elegance Collection’.
“The water-saving Focus basin mixers by Cobra responds directly to South Africa’s renewed focus on water efficiency and conservation. We are excited to bring this attractive and water saving mixer range to the market and believe this will add a touch of class in any bathroom while taking care of our most precious resource
Jane Reddick, of Cape Town’s Department of Water, said measures designed to reduce consumption have so far started to have an effect. “Consumption can very easily be monitored at the level of individual residences. It is clearly detailed in their monthly rates account, with totals for each month and the average number of liters used per day,” she said. That figure is set at a maximum of 50 liters per person per day, with severe fines imposed for properties that still ignore the restrictions.