Water and Sanitation

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Oversight responsibility of Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee

The Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee is responsible for oversight of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) as well as the following statutory entities:

Consolidated water boards

Rand Water

Trans‐Caledon Tunnel Authority

Umgeni Water

Water Trading Entity

Breede‐Gouritz Catchment Management Agency 

Inkomati‐Usuthu Catchment Management Agency

Water Research Commission

Committees conduct their business on behalf of the House and report back on matters referred to them.

Learn more about the work of this Committee: Legacy Reports

The role and functions of Committees in Parliament (provided by Parliament)
In accordance with the powers given to it by the Constitution, the National Assembly establishes a range of committees with assigned powers and functions. The committees are required to report regularly on their activities and to make recommendations to the House for debate and decision. A large part of the Assembly’s role in the law‑making process happens in committees and much of its oversight over the executive is also done through committees, particularly the portfolio committees.

There is a portfolio committee for each corresponding government department. The composition of the committees reflects, as far as is practicable, the numerical strengths of the parties represented in the Assembly. That committee will deliberate on bills covering that department’s area of jurisdiction and scrutinise and report on its annual budget and strategic plan. As the people’s representatives, members of the committees determine whether government departments are delivering on what they promised and whether they are spending the public money they receive in a responsible manner. As part of their oversight work, committees may also do site visits where they find out directly from the people at ground level whether the government is delivering on its promises.

If a committee reports on a matter and makes certain recommendations, that report will be debated in a full sitting or plenary to give other members of the House an opportunity to engage with the content of the report. Once the report has been debated, the House decides whether to adopt the committee’s recommendations. The House may also decide only to note the report or it may refer the report back to the committee with an instruction to do further work

Broadly speaking, the mandates of Committees are to consider and process legislation referred to it; exercise oversight over the Department and entities reporting to it; consider international agreements referred to it; consider the budget vote of the Department and its entities; facilitate public participation in its processes; and to consider all other matters referred to it in terms of legislation and the Rules of Parliament

Working in Committees allows Parliament to:

-Increase the amount of work that can be done

-Ensure that issues can be debated in more detail than in plenary sessions

-Increase the level of participation of Members of Parliament (MPs) in discussions

-Enable MPs to develop expertise and in-depth knowledge of the specific Committee's area of work

-Provide a platform for the public to present views directly to MPs, something which is not possible in a plenary sitting of Parliament

-Provide an environment for Parliament to hear evidence and collect information related to the work of a specific Committee

Powers

Rule 167 of the National Assembly Rules (9th Edition) say that for the purposes of performing its functions  committee may, subject to the Constitution, legislation, the other provisions of these rules and resolutions of the Assembly –

-Summon any person to appear before it to give evidence on oath or affirmation, or to produce documents

-Receive petitions, representations or submissions from interested persons or institutions

-Permit oral evidence on petitions, representations, submissions and any other matter before the committee

-Conduct public hearings

-Consult any Assembly or Council committee or subcommittee, or any joint committee or subcommittee

-Determine its own working arrangements

-Meet at a venue determined by it, which may be a venue beyond the seat of Parliament

-Meet on any and at any time, including –

  • On a day which is not a working day
  • On a day on which the Assembly is not sitting
  • At a time when the Assembly is not sitting, or
  • During a recess

-Exercise any other powers assigned to it by the Constitution, legislation, the other provisions of these rules or resolutions of the Assembly

Committee Membership

Committee membership is distributed among the parties roughly in proportion to the seats they get in Parliament, so if a party wins 20% of the seats, its MPs will occupy about 20% of committee positions.

The NA Rules Committee agreed that all Committees will be comprised of 11 Members: ANC – 6; DA – 2; EFF – 1; other parties – 2. 

Where it is practicably possible, each party is entitled to at least one representative in a Committee.

Read More: A note to the Sixth Parliament: Committee Membership

Read More: A Note to the Sixth Parliament: The critical role of Committee Chairperson

Committees in Practice

With the agreement of members, the Committee staff sets the dates and times of committee meetings. The frequency of committee meetings is determined by a committee’s work programme but it is normal for a committee to meet weekly. From time to time, committees can meet more than once a week if they work programme so demands.

Section 59(1)(b) of the Constitution requires that the National Assembly and it’s committees conduct their business in an open manner and hold their sittings in public. Section 59(2) states that the National Assembly may not exclude the public or the media unless it is ‘reasonable and justifiable to do so in an open and democratic society’. Rule 184(2) of the Rules of the National Assembly further require that any decision to exclude the public from a committee meeting or part thereof must be taken ‘after due consideration’ by that committee

Who attends Committee Meetings?:

MPs (those assigned to the committee and if they so wish, any other MP)

Committee Staff: Committee Secretary, Committee Assistant, Researcher, Content Advisor

Departments, entities, organizations, individuals and experts who are invited by the Committee to speak and be questioned

Parliamentary Legal Advisor (from time to time)

Media

General Public


THE DIFFERENT COMMITTEES OF PARLIAMENT

Portfolio Committees
The National Assembly (NA) appoints from among its members a number of Portfolio Committees to shadow the work of the various national government departments.

Select Committees
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) appoints from its permanent members a number of Select Committees to shadow the work of the various national government departments and to deal with Bills.

Because only 54 of the 90 NCOP Members are permanent delegates compared to the 400 of the NA, the Select Committees oversee the work of more than one national government department.

Public Accounts Committees
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Public Accounts acts as Parliament's watchdog over the way taxpayers' money is spent by the Executive. Every year the Auditor-General tables reports on the accounts and financial management of the various government departments and State institutions.

Heads of government departments and institutions are regularly called by this committee to report and account for expenditure. The Committee can recommend that the National Assembly takes corrective actions if necessary.

Internal Committees
The National Assembly has a number of internal committees that deal with matters affecting the running of Parliament. The Committees normally consist of senior Members of Parliament. The Rules Committee and its sub-committees deal with House rules. There are structures to deal with support for Members, internal arrangements, disciplinary matters and powers and privileges of members. Other internal Committees are the Programme Committee that plans the work of the Assembly, the Disciplinary Committee, and the Committee of Chairpersons.

The National Council of Provinces also has its own domestic Committees. The Rules Committee and its subcommittees deal with the NCOP rules. There are structures to deal with support for Members, internal arrangements, disciplinary matters and powers and privileges of members. The Programme Committee plans the work of the NCOP and the Committee of Chairpersons make recommendations about the functioning of Committees and other NCOP forums.

Ad hoc Committees
Parliament or one of its Houses may appoint an ad hoc (temporary) Committee when a special task must be done. When the task is complete, the Committee is dissolved.

Joint Committees
The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces together appoint a number of joint committees.

There are six Joint Committees:
- Constitutional Review Committee
- Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence
- Joint Standing Committee on Defence
- Committee on Multi-Party Women’s Caucus
- Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament
- Joint Standing Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests

The committees play a very important role in the process of building democracy and involving the public in the processes and activities of Parliament.

No results.

12 Mar 2024 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: adoption; Water & Sanitation Legacy Report
05 Mar 2024 Consideration and adoption of the Draft Legacy Report
27 Feb 2024 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill: proposed amendments
20 Feb 2024 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: deliberations
06 Feb 2024 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: deliberations
07 Dec 2023 Postponed: National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill Deliberations
05 Dec 2023 Committee Reports, Including Legacy Report
28 Nov 2023 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: DWS response to public submissions; with Minister
21 Nov 2023 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: Public Hearings: COSATU
14 Nov 2023 National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill: Public Hearings
07 Nov 2023 Department of Water and Sanitation Q2 2023/24 Performance; with Deputy Ministers
31 Oct 2023 Realignment of Water Boards; Water Boards Corporate Plans 2023/24; with Deputy Ministers
24 Oct 2023 Water & Sanitation BRRR; Rustenburg and Warrenton Petitions Report
17 Oct 2023 WRC, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Agency & Breede-Gouritz Catchment Agency 2022/23 Annual Reports; with Deputy Minister
10 Oct 2023 Water Portfolio Audit Outcomes; DWS & TCTA 2022/23 Annual Reports; DPME input on water sector performance
12 Mar 2024 ATC240312: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill [B24-2023] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 12 March 2024
27 Oct 2023 ATC231027: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on two petitions tabled by Ms C Phillips (Democratic Alliance) and Ms Sukers (African Christian Democratic Party), dated 24 October 2023
25 Oct 2023 ATC231025: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report (BRRR) of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the Annual Reports and Financial Statements of the Department of Water and Sanitation and its Entities for the 2022/23 Financial Year, Dated 24 October 2023
07 Jun 2023 ATC230607: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on a Follow-Up Visit to the Limpopo Province to Assess Progress on the Giyani Bulk Water Project, 18 – 19 April 2023, Dated 6 June 2023
06 Jun 2023 ATC230606: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Oversight visit to the Free State Province 29-31 March, Dated 06 June 2023
10 May 2023 ATC230510: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Budget Vote 41 Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation and Entities for the 2023/24 Financial Year, Dated 9 May 2023
02 Dec 2022 ATC221202: Report on Water and Sanitation Analysis of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation Analysis of the First Quarter Expenditure Report on the Department of Water And Sanitation (Vote 41) for 2022/23, Dated 2 December 2022
02 Dec 2022 ATC221201: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Overview of the Fourth Quarter Expenditure Report (1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022) of the Department of Water and Sanitation (Vote 41) for the 2021/22 Financial Year, dated 2 December 2022
01 Dec 2022 ATC221201: Oversight Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation to the Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, Dated 29 November 2022
21 Oct 2022 ATC221021: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report (BRRR) of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the Annual Reports and Financial Statements of the Department of Water and Sanitation and its Entities for the 2021/22 Financial Year, Dated 18 October 2022
11 May 2022 ATC220511: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Budget Vote 41 Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation and entities for the 2022/23 financial year, dated 10 May 2022
14 Mar 2022 ATC220314: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation – Overview of the Third Quarter Expenditure Report of the Department of Water and Sanitation (Vote 41) for the 2021/22 Financial Year, dated 8 March 2022
14 Mar 2022 ATC220314: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the Oversight Visit to Eastern Cape Province, dated 8 March 2022
03 Dec 2020 ATC201203: Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Dated 02 December 2020
20 Mar 2019 ATC190320: Draft Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on its activities undertaken during the 5th Parliament (May 2014 – March 2019)
21 Nov 2018 ATC181121: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on an Oversight Visit to the North West, Free State and Gauteng Provinces, from 13 – 17 August 2018, Dated 21 November 2018
17 Oct 2018 ATC181017: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, dated 17 October 2018
22 Aug 2018 ATC180822: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Study Tour to the Netherlands, 4-8 June 2018 dated 22 August 2018
17 May 2018 ATC180517: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Consideration of the 2018/19 Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Budget Allocation of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 36, dated 17 May 2018
29 Nov 2017 ATC171129: Report of Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the Fourth Quarterly Progress Report for the Department of Water and Sanitation for the 2016/17 Financial Year, dated 29 November 2017
29 Nov 2017 ATC171129: Report of Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the First Quarterly Progress Report for the Department of Water and Sanitation for the 2017/18 Financial Year, dated 29 November 2017
29 Nov 2017 ATC171129: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation of the Workshop held on 24-25 January 2017 dated 29 November 2017
22 Nov 2017 ATC171122: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation oversight visit to Limpopo Province 15-17 August 2017, dated 22 November 2017
22 Nov 2017 ATC171122: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation at the 7th World Water Forum, Daegu, South Korea 12-17 April 2015 dated 22 November 2017
02 Nov 2017 ATC171102: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the Performance of the Department of Water and Sanitation and its Entities for the 2016/17 Financial Year, dated 2 November 2017
25 May 2017 ATC170525: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Consideration of the 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote 36 of the Department Of Water and Sanitation And Annual Performance Plans and Budgets And Annual Performance Plans, dated 25 May 2017
25 Oct 2016 ATC161025: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, dated 25 October 2016
06 May 2016 ATC160506: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Consideration of the 2016-2017 Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Budget Allocation of the Department Of Water and Sanitation, Vote 36 and the Entities, Namely Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, the Water Research Commission, and Catchment Management Agencies, dated 4 May 2016
06 Nov 2015 ATC151106: Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, dated 5 November 2015
01 Sep 2015 ATC150901: Report Of The Portfolio Committee On Water And Sanitation On Public Hearings On Theft And Vandalism Of Water Infrastructure Held On 25 November 2014, Adopted 19 August 2015
25 Aug 2015 ATC150825 : Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Public Hearings on Theft and Vandalism of Water Infrastructure, dated 19 August 2015
21 Aug 2015 ATC150821: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Petition from residents of Tsakane, Sunnyridge, Symhurst, Bedfordview, Primrose and Gerdview calling for an investigation into the causes of the water crisis in Gauteng submitted in terms of Rule 312 (Mr. M Waters) dated 19 August 2015
21 Aug 2015 ATC150821: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on an oversight visit to Gauteng Province 4-5 February 2015, dated 19 August 2015
19 May 2015 ATC150519: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Consideration of the 2015-2016 Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Budget Allocation of the Department Of Water and Sanitation, Vote 36 And The Entities, namely Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, the Water Research Commission, Catchment Management Agencies and Water Boards, dated 13 May 2015
12 Nov 2014 ATC141113: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation oversight visit to the Madibeng Local Municipality, North West Province, dated 12 November 2014
12 Nov 2014 ATC141114: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation oversight visit to the Madibeng Local Municipality, North West Province, dated 12 November 2014
21 Oct 2014 ATC141023: The Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, dated 21 October 2014
09 Jul 2014 ATC140709 Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on the  Consideration of the 2014-2015 Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Budget allocation of the Department of Water Affairs, Vote 38  and the Entities, Namely Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, the Water Research Commission, Catchment Management Agencies, Water Boards and Komati River Basin Water Authority dated 9 July 2014
07 Apr 2014 ATC140407: Legacy report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on its activities undertaken during the Fourth (4th) Democratic Parliament (May 2009 – March 2014)
05 Mar 2014 ATC140313: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on Rhino Poaching Stakeholder Workshop, Held at the Kruger National Park (Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre, Skukuza), from 2nd — 4th December 2013, dated 5 March 2014.
05 Mar 2014 ATC140305: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Bill [B27D-2013], dated 5 March 2014.
27 Feb 2014 ATC140228: Second Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B 28B- 2013] [National Assembly – sec 75], dated 27 February 2014.
25 Feb 2014 ATC140225: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Water Amendment Bill [B3- 2014], dated 25 February 2014.
29 Oct 2013 ATC131029: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Benguela Current Convention on the Environmental Protection and Conservation of Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, dated 29 October 2013.
29 Oct 2013 ATC131029: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Bill 2013 [B 27- 2013] [National Assembly – section 76], dated 29 October 2013.
29 Oct 2013 ATC131029: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Amendment Bill 2013 [B8- 2013] [National Assembly – section 76], dated 29 October 2013.
29 Oct 2013 ATC131029: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill 2013 [B 28- 2013] [National Assembly – section 75], dated 29 October 2013.
29 Oct 2013 ATC131029: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Annex VI to the Protocol on the Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, dated 29 October 2013
23 Oct 2013 ATC131023: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Bill [B13 B- 2013], dated 23 October 2013
16 Oct 2013 ATC131021: The Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs, dated 16 October 2013
15 Oct 2013 ATC131021: The Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs, dated 15 October 2013
18 Jun 2013 ATC130618: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management Laws First Amendment Bill [B13 D-2012], dated 18 June 2013.
15 May 2013 ATC130521: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill [B13-2012], dated 15 May 2013.
15 May 2013 ATC130729: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs: Consideration of the 2013-2014 Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Budget Allocation of the Department of Environmental Affairs and its Entities, namely Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, the South African National Botanical Institute, the South African National Parks and the South African Weather Services; and, the Findings of the Auditor General  Regarding the Interim Audit Conducted on the Financial Statements for 2012-2013 and the Use of Consultants During the period 2006 – 2009 by the Department of Environmental Affairs, dated 15 May 2013.
22 Nov 2012 ATC121122: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the  African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources of 2003 In Terms of Section 231 (2) of The Constitution Of 1996
07 Nov 2012 ATC130227: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs Relating to the Oversight visit Dealing with certain aspects of the work of the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Water Affairs in the Gauteng Province 24th — 27th July 2012, Dated 7 November 2012.
07 Nov 2012 ATC121123: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs Relating to the Oversight Visit dealing with certain aspects of the work of the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Water Affairs in the Gauteng Province 24th — 27th July 2012, dated 7 November 2012
07 Nov 2012 ATC130510: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs relating to numerous public hearings dealing with matters pertaining to climate change, including the Climate Change Green Paper during February 2011, The Climate Change White Paper During November 2012 and the implementation of the climate Change White Paper during June and November 2012, dated 7 November 2012
25 Oct 2012 ATC121029: The Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Performance of the Department of Water Affairs for the 2011/12 Financial Year, dated 25 October 2012
23 Oct 2012 ATC121023: The Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Department of Environmental Affairs for the 2011/12 Financial Year, dated 23 October 2012
03 Oct 2012 ATC121019: Report Of The Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on its Oversight visit to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phases I and II, on 1-3 October 2012, Dated 18 October 2012.
18 Sep 2012 ATC121016: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Yearly Report to Parliament on the International Environment Instrument (2010-2011), dated 18 September 2012.
18 Sep 2012 ATC121016: Report of The Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Acceptance of The Amendment of Annexure B of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on the Climate Change, for the Inclusion of the Belarus, dated 18 September 2012.
05 Sep 2012 ATC120906: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity, dated 5 September 2012
05 Sep 2012 ATC120906: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, dated 5 September 2012
25 Apr 2012 ATC120425: Report Budget Vote 30: Environmental Affairs, dated 25 April 2012
19 Apr 2011 ATC110419: Report Budget Vote 30: Environmental Affairs
13 Apr 2010 ATC100413: Report Budget Vote 29: Environmental Affairs
13 Apr 2010 ATC100413: Report Budget Vote 37: Water Affairs
03 Mar 2010 ATC100303: Report Joint Public Hearings on Political, Economic, Legal, Gendered & Social Impacts of Climate Change
24 Feb 2010 ATC100224: Report Video Conference held with United Kingdom Parliament  on Climate Change
02 Feb 2010 ATC100202: Joint Report Financial Statements and Annual Report for 2008/9
02 Feb 2010 ATC100202: Report 2008/09 Annual Report of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
05 Aug 2009 ATC090805: Report Water Tariff increases of Bulk Water Resources 2009/10
10 Jun 2009 ATC090610: Joint Report Budget Vote 34
11 Sep 2008 ATC080911: Report SA National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill
07 Nov 2007 ATC071007: Report Free State Province Oversight visit
07 Nov 2007 ATC071107: Report North West Province Oversight visit
Report: Financial Statements & Annual Report Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (Tcta) & Water Research Commission (Wrc) For 2008/9
05 Oct 2023 South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill
22 Nov 2022 Draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on Privately Owned Land
16 Sep 2022 South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill - Draft
05 Aug 2022 Revision of the National Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges
18 Jul 2016 Sustainable Hydropower Generation Policy - draft
17 Feb 2016 Draft National Sanitation Policy
18 Nov 2015 Revised Norms and Standards for Setting Water Services Tariffs
13 Nov 2015 Draft Pricing Strategy of Water use Charges
11 Sep 2015 Stop Negative Impact Climate Change.
06 Nov 2014 Solutions to address Vandalism and Theft of Water Infrastructure in South Africa
17 Mar 2014 National Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations
06 Mar 2014 National Exemption Draft Regulations
11 Feb 2014 National norms and standards for organic waste composting
01 Nov 2013 National Water Policy Review (NRWP), July 2013
01 Nov 2013 National Environmental Management: Waste Amendment Bill, [B32-2013]
30 Oct 2013 Guidelines preparation of Implementation Plans and Environmental Management Plans
04 Sep 2013 Water Research Amendment Bill, 2013
02 Sep 2013 National Water Policy Review [NWPR]
20 Aug 2013 Water Research Amendment Draft Bill
16 Aug 2013 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill
14 Aug 2013 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Bill, 2013
13 Aug 2013 National Environmental Management Amendment Laws Bill, 2013
26 Jul 2013 South African Weather Service Amendment Bill [B23-2013]
22 Jul 2013 Public Hearings on Efficacy of the South Africa's Environmental Impact Assessment: (EIA) Regime
15 Jul 2013 Public Hearings on NEM: Integrated Coastal Management Bill
02 Jul 2013 South African Weather Service Amendment Draft Bill
07 Jun 2013 Norms & Standards for Remediation of Contaminated Land and Soil Quality in RSA ( NEM: Waste Act)
27 May 2013 Efficacy of the present Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regime, in South Africa
03 May 2013 Comment: Carbon Tax Policy Paper
25 Apr 2013 Comment: Threatened or Protected Species Draft Regulations
08 Apr 2013 Comment: Biodiversity Act non-detriment findings
08 Apr 2013 Comment: National Water Resource Strategy 2
08 Apr 2013 Comment: Green Paper on National Environmental Management of Ocean
08 Apr 2013 Deadline extended for comment: National Water Resource Strategy [NWRS-2]
08 Apr 2013 Comment deadline extended: The Efficacy of South Africa's Environmental Impact Assessment Regime
14 Mar 2024 NW144 by Mr S J Moore - Whether he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a...
07 Mar 2024 NW397 by Ms M L Pietersen - With regard to water-related grants such as...
07 Mar 2024 NW428 by Mr S J Moore - (1)By what total amount has the cost of the...
07 Mar 2024 NW424 by Mr N G Myburgh - With reference to the negative impact of the...
07 Mar 2024 NW423 by Mr N G Myburgh - Whether he has found that the various water...
06 Mar 2024 NW177 by Mrs C Phillips - (1)With reference to his reply to question...
06 Mar 2024 NW86 by Mr S J Moore - While delayed infrastructure projects have...
06 Mar 2024 NW310 by Mrs C Phillips - Whether, in light of the underway construction...
29 Feb 2024 NW53 by Ms M Makesini - Whether he has taken any steps about the...
29 Feb 2024 NW178 by Mrs C Phillips - (1)Whether any water use licenses have been...
29 Feb 2024 NW146 by Mr S J Moore - Whether, with reference to question 3359 on 8...
29 Feb 2024 NW145 by Mr S J Moore - Whether, with reference to his reply to...
29 Feb 2024 NW205 by Mrs M R Mohlala - With reference to his address to residents in...
29 Feb 2024 NW15 by Ms S A Buthelezi - Considering that the Blue Drop report showed...
26 Feb 2024 NW93 by Mr D W Macpherson - (1)What is the average amount of water that...
26 Feb 2024 NW84 by Mr S J Moore - Whether, with reference to his reply to...
14 Dec 2023 NW4111 by Mrs M R Mohlala - (1) Whether, given the persistent challenges...
14 Dec 2023 NW3869 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Given that the residents of Warrenton in the...
14 Dec 2023 NW3868 by Mrs M R Mohlala - How does he and/or his department intend to...
14 Dec 2023 NW3830 by Inkosi R N Cebekhulu - What was the total number of (a) rejected, (b)...
14 Dec 2023 NW4112 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Whether, in light of the ongoing water access...
13 Dec 2023 NW4190 by Ms A M M Weber - (1)Whether, with reference to (a) his reply to...
13 Dec 2023 NW3551 by Mrs M R Mohlala - What specific plans have been developed by his...
13 Dec 2023 NW3557 by Mrs N J Nolutshungu - What (a) specific steps of intervention have...
13 Dec 2023 NW3795 by Mrs C Phillips - (1)Whether, in light of the water shortage in...
13 Dec 2023 NW3559 by Mr T Mogale - Whether his department has plans in place to...
13 Dec 2023 NW4125 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Considering the prediction that the demand for...
13 Dec 2023 NW4123 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Whether his department monitors the loss of...
13 Dec 2023 NW4124 by Mrs M R Mohlala - In light of the concerning findings in the...
12 Dec 2023 NW3499 by Ms S A Buthelezi - Whether his department receive reports that...
11 Dec 2023 NW3537 by Mr Y Tetyana - With reference to the significant public...
11 Dec 2023 NW3550 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Whether his department has approached the...
11 Dec 2023 NW3867 by MRS M R MOHLALA - What urgent steps has his department taken to...
11 Dec 2023 NW3699 by Mr M R Mashego - Whether, noting that the Census 2022 has drawn...
29 Nov 2023 NW3210 by Ms A M M Weber - (1)Whether, with reference to the two wash...
29 Nov 2023 NW3957 by Mr M S Bond - Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister and...
29 Nov 2023 NW3807 by Ms S A Buthelezi - (1)What is the total number of court cases in...
29 Nov 2023 NW3789 by Mr J F Smalle - (1)In light of the fact that water safety...
29 Nov 2023 NW3752 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Whether his department intends to take...
29 Nov 2023 NW3748 by Dr S S Thembekwayo - Whether he has been informed that residents of...
28 Nov 2023 NW3681 by Mr S J Moore - With reference to sewage spewing down the...
20 Nov 2023 NW3669 by Mr L J Basson - What (a) total amount in outstanding debts is...
20 Nov 2023 NW3698 by Ms M M Matuba - In light on the fact that the Government...
20 Nov 2023 NW3680 by Mr S J Moore - Whether his department has put any...
20 Nov 2023 NW3676 by Mr N G Myburgh - (1)Whether he has found that the funding...
20 Nov 2023 NW3675 by Mr N G Myburgh - Whether, given the rapid deterioration of...
20 Nov 2023 NW3686 by Ms S A Buthelezi - How will his department address the recent...
17 Nov 2023 NW3430 by Ms N Makamba-Botya - Whether his department has taken any measures...
17 Nov 2023 NW3155 by Ms S A Buthelezi - Whether his department has the relevant...
17 Nov 2023 NW3549 by Mrs M R Mohlala - Of the 334 municipal wastewater treatment...

All questions to the Minister

Bill name Date introduced Number Status
South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill 25 Aug 2023 B24-2023 Under consideration by the National Assembly.
National Water Amendment Bill 04 Feb 2014 B3-2014 Act commenced
National Environmental Management: Waste Amendment Bill 23 Sep 2013 B32-2013 Act commenced
Water Research Amendment Bill 05 Sep 2013 B29-2013 Lapsed
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Bill 14 Aug 2013 B27-2013 Act commenced
National Environmental Management Laws Third Amendment Bill 14 Aug 2013 B26-2013 Act commenced
National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill 14 Aug 2013 B28-2013 Act commenced
South African Weather Service Amendment Bill 25 Jul 2013 B23-2013 Act commenced
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill 31 May 2013 B15-2013 Lapsed
National Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Bill 04 May 2012 B13-2013 Act commenced
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill 04 May 2011 B13-2012 Act commenced
South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Limited Bill 10 Jun 2008 B36-2008 Lapsed
South African Weather Service Amendment Bill B22-2011 Withdrawn
2024 5 meetings Attendance rate 72%
2023 27 meetings 81%
2022 27 meetings 80%
2021 5 meetings 71%
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Contact

Secretaries of Committee:

Nosipho Bavuma

Cell: 060 550 9892
Email: [email protected]

Secretary To Chairperson:

Khayalethu Vellem

Email: [email protected]

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