Question NW4252 to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
17 December 2015 - NW4252
Balindlela, Ms ZB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many cases are currently under investigation by the Blue Scorpions in terms of (i) the agricultural sector, (ii) the mining sector, (iii) water service authorities and (iv) any other organ of state and (b) what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
My Department through its Enforcement Unit has investigated a total of One Hundred and Three (103) cases in quarter one and two of this financial year. From the 103 cases, fifty six (56) cases were in terms of the agricultural sector, thirty seven (37) cases were in the mining sector, eight (8) cases were in water service authorities and two (2) cases were regarding organs of state. Refer to Annexure A for details of each case investigated.
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Annexure A
(a) No: |
Province |
(i)(ii)(iii) Sector |
CaseID |
(b) (i) Water User |
(b)(ii) Regulated Water Use Activities |
(b)(iii)Authorization Status |
Date Investigated |
Case Status |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Government [National/Prov] |
- |
Albert Falls Dam |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorization |
01/24/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40156 |
Ally Sand |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorization |
6/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40193 |
Amanzi Farm |
Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorization |
8/19/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40145 |
Arum Valley Estates Pty Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorization |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40203 |
Aslockton Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorization |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Autumn Skies Resources (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; |
Schedule 1 |
Still under investigation |
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Northern Cape |
Mining |
70097 |
Burk Mining (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorization |
4/9/2013 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Byrne Village Lovu Catchment KZN |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
Schedule 1 |
07/21/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
10087 |
Central WWTW |
Pollution Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/3/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
- |
CJ Roos Farm |
Pollution, Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorization |
06/03/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40196 |
Cloverton Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorization |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40199 |
Crover Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorization |
9/10/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Free State |
Agriculture |
20757 |
De Berg 453/0 - De Berg Trust |
Taking water from a resource; |
Existing Law Water use |
8/14/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Department of Agriculture – State Land |
Control of emergency incidents |
No Authorisation |
05/26/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40138 |
DH Heritage Property (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70120 |
Diacor CC/ Good Hope Mine |
Pollution Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/15/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
50059 |
Ditubatse Business Enterprise CC |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
8/5/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70113 |
E&RKadgame Holdings |
Pollution Taking water from a resource; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characterisctics of a water cource; |
No Authorisation |
6/24/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Gauteng |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30188 |
Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality |
Pollution |
No Authorisation |
7/21/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40163 |
Emagxabeni Community Trust |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
7/21/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70109 |
EmangMmogo Mining (Pty) Ltd. |
Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
5/19/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40135 |
Erf 1623 Dundee |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; |
No Authorisation |
5/26/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40147 |
ERW Trust / Justin Family Trust |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40148 |
ESTORF |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40149 |
FreshmarkCanelands |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/8/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40140 |
GandhilallChunderlall Farm |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Gauteng |
Mining |
30181 |
Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine |
Taking water from a resource; Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; Removing discharging or disposing of water found underground; Section21k |
Existing Law Water use |
6/2/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40204 |
Goodland Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
50058 |
Greystone 469/32 Machimane Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
8/5/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70115 |
Guilford Limited |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
6/17/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Hazelmere Systems KZN |
Taking water from a resource; |
Schedule 1 |
07/09/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Helpebietjie Manganese Minefirst |
Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
05/21/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Hlanganani Plant and Civil |
Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
05/18/2015 |
Still under investigation |
||
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40143 |
Honey Glen Family Trust |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40155 |
Inter- ocean Sand and Plant Hire |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
7/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40157 |
Isibaya Manufacturing |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
6/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40201 |
Island View Farm |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/10/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Kareepan Manganese Miningfirst |
Taking water from a resource; |
Schedule 1 |
05/20/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40200 |
Kedron Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/10/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
- |
KleinbeginBoerdery Piggery & Abattoir |
Pollution |
N/A |
06/18/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
50056 |
Klipdrift Farm: MakepiseAgri (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
8/13/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Kudumane Manganese Mining NC |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
06/25/2015 |
Still under investigation |
||
North West |
Mining |
80142 |
Logibrik Brick Works |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Gauteng |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
- |
Mafube Villiers (Gauteng) |
Pollution |
No Authorisation |
09/15/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
50063 |
Makhado DorpsRivier Abstraction |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/2/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Gauteng |
Agriculture |
30190 |
Marais Trust- PORTION 216 Oudedorp 376 |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
Existing Law Water use |
8/6/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40144 |
Marcel Wittig Family Trust |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
- |
Marlow Boerdery Milking Parlours (EC) |
Taking water from a resource; |
Schedule 1 |
08/12/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
North West |
Agriculture |
80134 |
Melrose 524 JP8, Inyati Lodge |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
6/3/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Mondi Paper KZN |
engaging in a stream flow reduction activity contemplated in section 36; |
07/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
||
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Morokwa Manganese |
Taking water from a resource; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
05/19/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Mr. FaizalAkoonjee |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Mr. Vishal Ramlakan Sands |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40146 |
Neil Witting Family Trust |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40162 |
New Brough Grange Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
7/21/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
New England Landfill |
Pollution |
05/20/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|||
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40154 |
Njomane Investment |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
6/24/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70105 |
North Cape Mining (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
5/19/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40142 |
Nundhlal Farm S29.56967†E 31.01504 |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40141 |
Nundhlal Farm S29.56984†E 31.01596 |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Pensfontein Manganese Mining |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
05/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Mining |
50051 |
Radoo (Nyakelani) village |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
7/1/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40139 |
RamnarainPraimrajh Farm |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40158 |
RampulShanthee Farm |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/7/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Gauteng |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
- |
Refengkgotso Waste Water Treatment Works |
Pollution; Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer, sea outfall or other conduit; |
No Authorisation |
06/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70102 |
Rex Exploration (Pty) Ltd |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
5/20/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Richards Bay Mining Pty Ltd |
Engaging in a stream flow reduction activity contemplated in section 36; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Rietfontein and Riet Vallei Farms |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
Water Use License |
05/06/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
50057 |
Rietvlei Farm Portion 29 |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
8/5/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
70103 |
Ringside Trading 520 (Pty) Ltd |
Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
5/20/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Riverbend(KZN) |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
09/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Riverside Farm KZN |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
07/22/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40159 |
RochRoopnarain Side |
Taking water from a resource; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
6/26/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
North West |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Plant |
Pollution; Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer, sea outfall orother conduit; |
09/09/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|||
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
S & S Mining (KZN) |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Sand Mining (Crocodile Creek Farm) |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Sand Mining (Mr. Byron Biller owner of Inter Ocean) |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
40136 |
Sand mining activities at Wasbank river in KZN |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
5/26/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Sand Mining Umgeni near N2 Bridge |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Sand Mining Umgeni River |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Gauteng |
Government [National/Prov] |
30169 |
SANRAL and Tau Pele Construction Company |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
5/6/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Northern Cape |
Mining |
- |
Selective Sands (NC) |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Sendhlm Farm KZN Silverleaf Farm KZN |
Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
07/23/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Sigh Harware and Espirit Investments |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
06/26/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
- |
Spekboomberg Dairy (EC) |
Pollution |
No Authorisation |
08/12/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40198 |
Stockton Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
10072 |
Stormberg Abattoir |
Pollution; |
No Authorisation |
6/24/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
North West |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
- |
Sunderland Ridge WWTW |
Pollution; Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer, sea outfall orother conduit; |
08/06/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
||
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40195 |
Sunnyside Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/10/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40151 |
Sunshine |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Limpopo |
Agriculture |
- |
Tia Farming (LP) |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water;Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer, sea outfall orother conduit; |
No Authorisation |
08/05/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Tongaat-Hulett Heatonville |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
05/18/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Tri Sand cc |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
06/26/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Ubuntu Sand and Blocks |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
05/18/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Mining |
- |
Umzumbe Mining Company |
No Water Use Activities |
N/A |
04/02/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40205 |
Valhalla Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40197 |
Vlei Villa Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
9/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
10067 |
VleilandLRCopeman |
Storing water; Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource; Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; |
No Authorisation |
8/12/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Eastern Cape |
Agriculture |
10086 |
VLR Trust |
Engaging in a controlled activity Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource; Section21h; |
No Authorisation |
9/3/2015 |
Administrative Enforcement Taken |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
- |
Vrystaat Farming Durleigh Farm |
Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
04/24/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40153 |
VusiOakford community/ KWA-Zulu Natal Department of Housing |
Taking water from a resource; |
No Authorisation |
7/9/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40161 |
Wiveton Plant Growers |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse ; Altering the bed; banks, course or characteristics of a water course; |
No Authorisation |
7/20/2015 |
Still under investigation |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Agriculture |
40206 |
Wozani Farm |
Taking water from a resource; Storing water; |
No Authorisation |
9/10/2015 |
Still under investigation |