Questions and Replies

22 April 2024 - NW803

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether he will furnish Mrs C Phillips with the actual daily distribution figures of water to Rustenburg from 1 January 2024 to 12 March 2024 by (a) Rand Water via the Barnardsvlei reservoir; (b) Magalies Water and (c) the Rand Water/Magalies Water partnership via the Bospoort reservoirs; (2) what total volume of the specified water supply is for the account of the (a) Rustenburg Local Municipality and (b) various mines in each case?

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Reply:

The actual daily distribution of water for Rustenburg Local Municipality (LM) is same as consumption which is what is presented by both Rand Water and Magalies Water.

1. (a) Water volumes distributed to Rustenburg LM by Rand Water via the Barnardsvlei Reservoir up to 12 March 2024 are indicated below:

	Jan 24	Feb 24	Mar 24
Consumption (Ml/d)	4 141	3 973	1 474

b) Water volumes distributed to Rustenburg LM by Magalies Water up to 12 March 2024 is indicated below:

	Jan 24	Feb 24	Mar 24
Consumption (Ml/d)	1 512	1 428	451

c) The volume of water supplied through the Rand Water/Magalies Water partnership via the Bospoort reservoirs from January up to 12 March 2024 is as indicated below:

	Jan 24	Feb 24	Mar 24
Consumption (Ml/d)	739	643	193

2. (a) Total volume of water supplied to Rustenburg Local Municipality by Rand Water via both Barnardsvlei and Bospoort reservoirs in Ml/day is as indicated below:

Jan 24	Feb 24	Mar 24
162	156	159

(b) Rand Water provided 83 and 89 Ml/day to the mines in January and February 2024 respectively. None of the mines are supplied with water by Magalies Water.

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08 April 2024 - NW806

Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)In light of the bilateral agreement between the government of Zimbabwe and the Republic to transfer treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Musina Local Municipality, on what date did Musina Local Municipality become a water authority; (2) whether there is money that is due to the Vhembe District Municipality since it will supply water to the Musina Local Municipality while the construction work of the project is underway; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the total amount?

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Reply:

1. The Musina Local Municipality is not a Water Services Authority. The Vhembe District Municipality is a Water Services Authority and Water Services Provider in that area.

2. The implementing agent will arrange financing, procurement for implementation, and manage construction of the project. The project is earmarked to supply 15 million m3/a (41 Ml/d) of treated water to the Musina area. Engagements with potential water off-takers (Mines, Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone, Musina Local Municipality) have commenced to finalise the funding model. Vhembe District Municipality would need to collect revenue from the users once the project is completed. The total amount will be established once tariffs have been finalised.

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08 April 2024 - NW807

Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)With reference to the bilateral agreement signed between the government of Zimbabwe and the Republic to transfer treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Musina Local Municipality, what (a) will be the cost for a cubic metre of water and (b) are the relevant details of the guarantees provided by the Government; (2) (a) who will be responsible for the construction of the water pipeline, -(b) what is the total cost of the specified construction and (c) by what date will the water be delivered and used by the specified local municipality (3) whether the bulk of the water will be channelled to the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. The price paid for water shall be computed through a pricing model to be determined and agreed to by both parties. The are no guarantees provided by the Government except for the provisions in the agreement. A supplementary agreement will be entered into between the Parties implementing agents.

2. The Development Bank of South Africa will be responsible for the implementation of the agreement and the estimated cost of the water transfer scheme at R2 billion. This cost will be refined at feasibility phase. The water is anticipated to be delivered by December 2026.

3. The water transfer scheme will supply 15m3/per day. Treated Water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in Zimbabwe to Musina Town to augment water supply in Musina to contribute to future economic activity. Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone is a user within the Musina Local Municipality and will supplied from own ground water sources and from Musina water supply.

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08 April 2024 - NW794

Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether, considering that the Republic is a water scarce country while there are already two operational washing plants called Beethoven in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality area within a radius of 3 km of each other (details furnished), his department has given a water usage license for the new Hillside wash plant in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Mpumalanga; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, which catchment dams and/or storm water trenches will be used to collect the 14 million litres of water per day to run this specific wash plant; (2) how it is possible that the Hillside wash plant has been built and/or are operational without the correct water use license; (3) whether his department issued a water usage license to the Hillside wash plant to use the natural fresh water of the Spookspruit allowing the excess water being dumped into the Spookspruit; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issued a Water Use Licence for the wash plant (attached hereto). The water which will be used to operate the wash plant is obtained from a borehole.

2. Hillside was issued with a water use licence which expired, and the company subsequently applied for a new water licence which has been granted.

3. The water use licence issued by DWS is for the use of water from a borehole and not for surface water from the Spookspruit.

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08 April 2024 - NW793

Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)(a) On what date was the Beethoven process plant, ref number 12/9/11/L230710104834/6/N, in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality sold, (b) to whom was the process plant sold to and (c) on what date did the wash plants change ownership, including (i) all licenses, (ii) the Environmental Impact Assessment and (iii) water usage licenses (2) whether the new owners of this plant has taken responsibility in cleaning the spillage of the wash plant into the environment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. (a-c) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is not aware of the date of sale of the Beethoven Process Plant, whom it was sold to or when the plant changed ownership.

2. The owners of the wash plant have taken responsibility for the spillage and have conducted clean-up operations and submitted a detailed action plan and rehabilitation plan. This was in response to the Notice previously issued by the DWS. A follow up inspection conducted on 14 March 2024 indicated that Beethoven Organics has failed to fully implement the actions on the action plan that was submitted and there were further unlawful water use activities taking place. The Department is in a process of issuing a Directive to compel the company to discontinue unlawful water uses.

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08 April 2024 - NW755

Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What urgent measures of intervention has he taken to ensure that there is adequate water provision for all communities, especially the rural communities?

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Reply:

The Minister is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities and action plans have been agreed upon to address water supply shortages and other challenges in struggling municipalities. Interventions are intended to improve the capacity of Water Service Authorities to operate, maintain and manage assets for existing infrastructure include:

A number of bulk water resource projects aimed at ensuring water security are being implemented by the DWS throughout the country. These include regional, inter-basin and transboundary transfer schemes/ systems entailing large dams, canals, pump stations, tunnels and pipelines.
Financial support to municipalities by the DWS in terms of the grant framework in terms of which 44 billion is budgeted for over the MTEF. Implementation of grant funded projects will improve the reliability of water supply and sanitation services to all households in South Africa through the development of municipal water and sanitation infrastructure to address backlogs. This also includes refurbishment of existing infrastructure that is no longer functioning optimally.
The DWS has implemented a country wide programme to ensure effective integrated planning together with Municipalities through the development of Five-Year Water and Sanitation Reliability plans that will also ensure funding stream interaction during the implementation programme.
The Department is also in the process of developing Provincial Bulk Master Plans that will identify Water Resource shortages in critical areas and the development of pipeline of projects to ensure the availability of resources to all affected areas.

To ensure the sustainability of water services sector, the Department is introducing a number of water reforms including:

- Introduction of Operating License for Water Service Provider (WSP). The Department will specify minimum competency and minimum performance levels for WSP linked to gazetted norms and standards for water and sanitation services (including full financial transparency and reporting). Municipalities must fulfil licence conditions if it provides the service itself or must contract with a licensed WSP that also meets the requirements.

- Strengthening the enforcement by amending Section 63 of Water Services Act to enable enforcement through directives. Currently sections 62 and 63 of the Water Services Act enable the Department to intervene in municipalities where monitoring of municipal water and sanitation services by DWS indicates failure to adhere to national norms and standards, subject to section 139 of the Constitution. The amendments will, as the last resort, enable the Minister to enforce the separation of water services function from the municipal administration where there is persistent failure to meet license conditions, and require the municipality (as Water Services Authority) to contract with a licensed WSP.

Lastly, the department has established the Water Partnerships Office (WPO) at the Development Bank of South Africa to assist municipalities to contract for public private partnerships (PPPs) and to contract with independent water producers (IWPs). The WPO has developed five standardized national programmes for private sector participation in municipal water and sanitation services, to make it easier, quicker, and cheaper for municipalities to enter into partnerships, without having to ‘reinvent the wheel’ for each partnership.

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08 April 2024 - NW692

Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)What total number of (a) investigations and (b) consequence management actions has his department taken against each specified (i) local municipality, (ii) district municipality and (iii) water authority for the alleged breaches of legislation to address the pollution of water resources (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2023; (2) what (a) water resource has been severely impacted and (b) is the current status for each water resource?

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Reply:

1 (a) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has conducted inquiries into reported instances of non-compliance within municipalities. The table below provides a summary of the number of investigations conducted over three years and from 1 April 2023 to date.

2020/2021	2021/2022	2022/2023	2023/2024
284	338	385	425

(b) The Department, upon detecting non-compliances during investigations, has issued 136 Notices of intention to issue Directives, mandating corrective actions to address identified contraventions. These Notices were issued to allow the municipalities the opportunity to provide representations in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Some Municipalities have responded to the issued Notices by submitting representations. These submissions were subsequently assessed by the Department. Some remedial action plans submitted were accepted in some cases, while others were declined due to inadequacy.

The DWS took further enforcement measures by issuing 51 Directives, compelling the municipalities to undertake corrective actions to protect water resources. Multiple follow-up inspections were conducted to monitor compliance with the issued Directives. Regrettably, several Municipalities continued in non-compliance, prompting the Department to initiate criminal actions.

As a result, 19 criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services against Municipalities that failed to comply with the Directives, amongst other charges.

2. The table attached hereto as Annexure A provides details on cases investigated and finalized by the DWS and subsequent enforcement measures undertaken to rectify the contraventions committed by the municipalities.

The table also illustrates the status of water resources per water management area using the following classifications:
Low risk indicates oligotrophic conditions, characterized by low nutrient levels and limited productivity in terms of aquatic animal and plant life.
Medium risk signifies mesotrophic conditions, with moderate nutrient levels, relatively productive aquatic ecosystems, and emerging indications of water quality issues.
High risk denotes eutrophic conditions, characterized by high nutrient levels, high productivity of aquatic animal and plant life, and escalating signs of water quality problems.

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Annexure A: Rectification measures and status of water resources
ECMS No	Responsible Office (Assignment Level)	1(b)(iii)Transgressor/Case Title	1(b)(i)(ii) Local Government and District Municipality	1(b) Actions taken by the Department	2(a) Water Management Area/ Rivers	2 (b) Status of Water Management Area
				NWA Notice Issue	NWA Directive Issue	Case Registered at SAPS
31309	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Knysna Knysna Municipality Main Sewer Line, Knysna Local Municipality, Erf 3503 (Rem), Knysna: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
31306	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Albertinia Watewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Erf RE/2, Riversdale: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
31173	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam , Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam : Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
31011	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW , Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Huis River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
30986	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution , Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
30456	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Remaining Extent of Farm 381, Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
30385	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Portion 17 of Farm Klip Heuwel 410, Mr. Thinus Kershoff, Amandel Plaas: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic)
30383	Breede/Gouritz CMA	De Doorns Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Breede Valley Municipality, Erf Number: RE/799: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic)
30382	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Villiersdorp Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Thweewaterskloof Municipality, Portion 7 of the farm Radyn No. 24: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic)
30381	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works, Langeberg Municipality, ERF Number: RE/2: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic)
31113	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Rietbron WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality , Rietbron: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
31070	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Cookhouse WWTW, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality , Great Fish River (Somerset East): Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Great Fish River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
30607	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Glen Grey Hospital WWTW, Department of Health , Lady Frere: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
29164	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Tsolo, Eskom CNS, Eskom, Tsolo, Eskom CNS: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
24781	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality , Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
24742	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Keiskammahoek Pump station, Amathole District Municipality, Keiskammahoek Pump station: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
24699	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Hankey Waste Water Treatment Works, Kouga Local Municipality , Jeffery's Bay: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations).
31178	Free State Regional Office	Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron (CAS 53/082023 , Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	Criminal Case Opened	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
31099	Free State Regional Office	Mashaeng Wastewater Treatment Works, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Remainder of Groenfontein 881: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30946	Free State Regional Office	Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30945	Free State Regional Office	Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality , Dordrecht: Orange	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30944	Free State Regional Office	Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality , Koppies: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30943	Free State Regional Office	Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30942	Free State Regional Office	Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality , Mangaung: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30941	Free State Regional Office	BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30939	Free State Regional Office	BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality , Mangaung : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30938	Free State Regional Office	Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30931	Free State Regional Office	Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30418	Gauteng Regional Office	KLIP RIVER POLLUTION, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Klip River: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Klip River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30416	Gauteng Regional Office	Maluti-A-Phofung Loca Municipality-Phuthaditjhaba, , : Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	None	Criminal Case Opened	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30364	Gauteng Regional Office	Sky City, Cosmpolitan, E RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 2, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58 OF THE FARM RIETSPRUIT 152 I.R waterval: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30293	Gauteng Regional Office	Goudkoppies WWTW, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, Goudkoppies WWTW: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30289	Gauteng Regional Office	grootvlei WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Grootvlei WWTW: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
29263	Gauteng Regional Office	Pollution of Kliprivier at R59 bridge Eikenhof (White Foam), Unknown , Zwartkop JES 143 IR: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
29103	Gauteng Regional Office	Dipaleseng Local municipality, Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24974	Gauteng Regional Office	Tshiame WWTWs, Maluti-A-Phofong, Tshiame WWTWs: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24897	Gauteng Regional Office	Rothdene Pumpstation, Midvaal Local Municipality , Rothdene Pumpstation: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24801	Gauteng Regional Office	Kestell WWTW under Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality , kestell WWTW: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24765	Gauteng Regional Office	Manhole Overflowing into A Wetland area near Johnny Mokoena Drive Balfour, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Suikerbosrand Catchment: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24764	Gauteng Regional Office	Deneysville No 1778, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Deneyville No 1778 (Sewage Leakage into Vaal Dam): Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24739	Gauteng Regional Office	Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Oranjeville Manhole overflowing into Vaal Dam), Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24738	Gauteng Regional Office	Harrismith Wastewater Treatment Works, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24438	Gauteng Regional Office	Perdekop Wastewater Treatment Works, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24417	Gauteng Regional Office	Kleinfontein Channel, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24415	Gauteng Regional Office	Dihlabeng Local Municipality (Sewage into the Pretoriuskloof), Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24408	Gauteng Regional Office	Erwat Dekema Water Care Works (Wastewater Treatment Plant), Erwat - Ekurhuleni, Erwat Dekema WCW: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24389	Gauteng Regional Office	Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works, Mafube Local Municipality, Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	Criminal Case Opened	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24092	Gauteng Regional Office	Morgezon Wastewater Treatment works, Lekwa Municipality, Morgezon Wastewater Treatment Works Portion 32 of 466 Morgezon : Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
31571	Inkomati/Usuthu CMA	Mkhondo Local Municipality-Amsterdam-Emvelo Section, Mr. M.J Mkhonza, Amsterdam, Emvelo: Inkomati_Usuthu	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Inkomati_Usuthu	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations).
31314	Inkomati/Usuthu CMA	Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Inkomati_Usuthu	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations).
31311	Inkomati/Usuthu CMA	Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Inkomati_Usuthu	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations).
30557	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Umllazi River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28064	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Esikhawini Waste Water Treatment Works , uMhlathuze Local Municipality , Esikhaweni: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28063	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Ubombo Wastewater Treatment Works, Umkhanyakude District Municipality , Ubombo: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28060	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Hluhluwe Wastewater Treatment Works (Manhole Overflow), uMkhanyakude District Municipality, .: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28059	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Umllazi River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28058	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Eshowe Ocean View Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, King Cetshwayo DM: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28056	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Dumisani Makhanya Village Sewer Overflow, uMhlathuze Local Municipality , Mkhumbane River: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Mkhumbane River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28055	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Felixton Village Final Effluent Dam & Pump Station, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, uMhlathuze River: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28054	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Felixton Village Waste Transfer Station, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, uMhlathuze River: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	uMhlathuze River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28053	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	121 Battalion Wastewater Treatment Works, Department of Public Works , Umkhanyakude DM: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28052	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	St Francis Waste Water Treatment Works, Zululand District Municipality, Ulundi: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28050	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Mtunzini Prison Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, .: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28049	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Manhole overflow Ntukwini River Ulundi WWTW, Ulundi LM Zululand DM, Ulundi: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Ntukwini River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28048	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	King Dinuzulu Wastewater Treatment Works , King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Richards Bay: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
28047	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Vulindlela Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Richards Bay: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
15927	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Nseleni Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Nseleni: Pongola/Mtamvuna	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Pongola/Mtamvuna	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations).
30823	Limpopo Regional Office	Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30816	Limpopo Regional Office	Witpoort Oxidation Ponds , Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30575	Limpopo Regional Office	Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities , Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30360	Limpopo Regional Office	Sewage flowing from 8 Spekboom Street in Lephalale, Lephalale Local Municipality , Onverwacht 503 LQ: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30355	Limpopo Regional Office	Ledibeng Eco Estate Manhole, Ledibeng eco estate, Ledibeng Eco Estate: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30352	Limpopo Regional Office	Campbell package plant, Vhembe district Municipality, Campbell Township: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
29208	Limpopo Regional Office	Thohoyandou WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, All Pump Stations: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
29119	Limpopo Regional Office	Nancefield WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, Nancefield WWTW: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
24921	Limpopo Regional Office	Biaba ponds Nzhelele, Vhembe Municipality, Biaba ponds Nzhelele: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
24391	Limpopo Regional Office	Parliamentary Village (Sewage Spillage), Polokwane Municipality, Divine Estate in Bendor Ext. 82, Polokwane: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
24387	Limpopo Regional Office	Seshego dam, DWS NWRI, Seshego dam: Limpopo	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31383	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Airforce Military Base – Sewage Manhole and Pipeline Construction, Mopani District Municipality, Hoedspruit: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
31355	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Magatle Village , Department of Public Works and Infrastructure , Zebediela: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
31179	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Mopani District Municipality Raptors View Wildlife Estate Pump station, Mopani District Municipality, To be confirmed: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
31016	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality - Leslie, Leandra, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, TRichardt: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30844	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works , Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30838	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Tecroveer (Pty) (Ltd), Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater treatment plant: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30696	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emalahleni Local Municipality_Siyabonga Sewer Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30695	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emalahleni Local Municipality_Klarinet Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30686	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Klipspruit WWTW, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Bulpan : Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30558	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30500	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Sewage overflow near Pine Ridge new RDP houses, Emalahleni Local Municipality , Leeuwpoort 283 JS: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30449	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30353	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Namakgale 464 Shakes Street, Mopani District Municipality, Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30329	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Molengroff Pump Station, Mopani District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30324	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Flag Boshielo WTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municip, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
30301	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Dullstroom WWTWS, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29227	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Siyanqoba RDP Housing Settlement, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort,: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29226	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29225	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Bronkhorspruit Sewer Pipeline next to Godrich Flour Mill, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorspruit Pipeline Next to Godriich Four Mill: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29217	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29211	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Kiewiet Street, Komati, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Komati: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29187	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Steelpoort Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Steelpoort : Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29179	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
29173	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, : Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
28027	Mpumalanga Regional Office	sekhukhune sewer network, Sekhukhune DM, oosthuisen vervoer: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
25004	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Siyathuthuka Sewer Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Siyathuthuka Sewer Pump Station: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
25003	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Cypress Sewer Pump Station (Sewage overflow), Emalahleni LM, Tambotie Street Kriel WWTW: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24964	Mpumalanga Regional Office	1425 Fo-Kuang Street Erasmus (Sewage Spillage), City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorstpruit: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24943	Mpumalanga Regional Office	77 Walter Sisulu Street (Manhole overflow), Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Middleburg: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24874	Mpumalanga Regional Office	MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24873	Mpumalanga Regional Office	GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24872	Mpumalanga Regional Office	MARBLEHALL WWTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, MARBLEHALL WWTW: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24851	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emakhazeni Local Municipality Belfast Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24847	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emakhazeni Local Municipality 34 Rotterdam street, Municipal Manager, Unknown: Inkomati_Usuthu	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Inkomati_Usuthu	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations).
24811	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24713	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Willian Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24712	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Vilakazi Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24711	Mpumalanga Regional Office	SPCA Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24710	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Rietstream Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24709	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Phola Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24708	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Kriel -Ganala Waste Water Treatment Works, Emalahleni Municipality, Ganala Kriel WWTW: Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
24702	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Emalahleni Local Municipality-Thubelihle Waste treatment Works, Emalahleni Local municipality, : Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	Criminal Case Opened	Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations).
31390	North West Regional Office	Construction of Mayibuye Primary School on a wetland, Gauteng Department of Education, Erf 2326 Commercia Extension 34 Township Tembisa: Limpopo	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31368	North West Regional Office	Sewage from Soshanguve WWTW , City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Ditsong Tswaiing Meteoric Crater: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31336	North West Regional Office	Sewage flowing into Elands River, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Leeuwfontein, Cullinan : Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Elands River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31251	North West Regional Office	klein jukskei River within RE/135/MAROELADAL 193IQ downstream of Kya Sand Estate , City of Johannesburg, RIVERBEND AH- FARM MAROELADAL 193 IQ/ RE/135: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31232	North West Regional Office	Mahole overflow Tanglewood Estate Beverley, Johannesburg Water City of Johannesburg , Sewage into Jukskei River : Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Jukskei River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31184	North West Regional Office	Continuous raw sewage flowing into the Klein Jukskei River within the Sharonlea, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality , Pampoenspruit in Randpark Ridge: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Klein Juskei River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31105	North West Regional Office	Fish Kill at Setumo Dam near Mahikeng , Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Molopo River: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Molopo River	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30800	North West Regional Office	Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works , Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30732	North West Regional Office	Thaba Tshwane Voortrekkerhoogte,, Department of Defence Force , Pretoria town and townlands 351JR: Limpopo	Government [National/Prov]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
30478	North West Regional Office	Zinniaville Estate (service delivery, water supply and sewage leak complaints), Rustenburg Local Municipality, Zinneaville Estate in Rustenburg : Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
29221	North West Regional Office	Oil Stench around Lindo Park, Kiner Park and Koedespoort, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Derdepoort 327 JR: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
24906	North West Regional Office	Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
24830	North West Regional Office	Afsaal/ Refentse Township in hartbeespoort, Madibeng Local Municipality, Afsaal/ Refentse Township in Hartebeespoort: Limpopo	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Limpopo	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations).
31234	Northern Cape Regional Office	Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30771	Northern Cape Regional Office	Vredesvallei Wastewater Treatment Works , Kai !Garib Local Municipality, Riemvasmak: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30552	Northern Cape Regional Office	Noupoort WWTW, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Unknown: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30550	Northern Cape Regional Office	Loeriesfontein Wastewate Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality , Loeriesfontein Farm : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30548	Northern Cape Regional Office	Calvinia Wastewater Treatement Works, Hantam Local Municipality , Calvinia Farm : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30494	Northern Cape Regional Office	Victoria West Oxidation Ponds, Ubuntu Local Municipality, Ubuntu LM: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
30486	Northern Cape Regional Office	Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds, Tokologo Local Municipality, Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30454	Northern Cape Regional Office	Norvalspont Wastewater treatment plant., Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Dapperfontein, Farm number 79, Portion 53 : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30452	Northern Cape Regional Office	De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality , Farm Paarde Valley : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30398	Northern Cape Regional Office	Carolusberg Wastewater Treatment Works, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Carolusberg: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30397	Northern Cape Regional Office	Springbok WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Springbok: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30396	Northern Cape Regional Office	Port Nolloth WWTW, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Farm Port Nollorth: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30395	Northern Cape Regional Office	Concordia WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Concordia: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
30342	Northern Cape Regional Office	Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows , Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
29171	Northern Cape Regional Office	Sol Plaatje LM Overflowing Manhole on 72 Study Street in Kimberley , Sol Plaatje Local Municipality , Fabricia: Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
29166	Northern Cape Regional Office	Carnarvon WWTW, Kareeberg Municipality, Carnarvon 353: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29135	Northern Cape Regional Office	Williston WWTW, Karoo Hoogland LM, Williston Farm: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29118	Northern Cape Regional Office	Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Street, , Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29114	Northern Cape Regional Office	Sutherland WWTW, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality , Farm Sutherland: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29113	Northern Cape Regional Office	Fraserburg WWTW, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality , Farm Fraserburg: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29086	Northern Cape Regional Office	Bergsig WWTW, Nama Khoi , Bergsig: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
29076	Northern Cape Regional Office	Karkams Wastewater Treatment Works, Department of Public Works and Education , Karkams: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
24946	Northern Cape Regional Office	Hopetown WWTW, Thembelihle Local Municipality, Remainder of Portion 1, Hopetown: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	None	NWA Directive Issued	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
24410	Northern Cape Regional Office	Van Zylsrus Oxidation ponds, Mr. T. Gopetse, : Vaal	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Vaal	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations).
24394	Northern Cape Regional Office	koingaas WWTW, Kamiesberg Local Municipality , Koingaas WWTW: Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	NWA Directive Issued	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
24393	Northern Cape Regional Office	Kenhaddt, Kai!Garib Municipality , Kenhardt, Lennerstville : Orange	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Orange	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations).
31403	Western Cape Regional Office	Stellenbosch waste water treatment works, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch wwtw: Berg/Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Berg/Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%.
30780	Western Cape Regional Office	Clanwilliam wwtw, Cederberg Municipality, Clanwilliam wwtw: Berg/Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Berg/Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%.
30749	Western Cape Regional Office	Malfunctioning Pump Station , George Municipality , Eden Pump Station: Breede/Gouritz	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Breede/Gouritz	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic)
29180	Western Cape Regional Office	Laingvile WWTW (Sewage Overflow), Saldanha Bay LM, St Helena Bay: Berg/Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Berg/Olifants	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%.
24163	Western Cape Regional Office	Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver : Berg/Olifants	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	NWA Notice Issued	None	None	Dwarsriver	Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%.

08 April 2024 - NW648

Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Which municipalities (a) submitted their Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs) annually for the past five years, (b) did so over the full period, (c) submitted incomplete plans for any specified year(s) and (d) failed to submit any WSDPs in any year; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided guidelines, support and developed the administrative tool, Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) online system, to ensure that all the Water Services Authorities (WSA) comply with this requirement. The WSAs are being capacitated/trained annually on the utilisation of this online tool. The WSDP online system is being used by the WSA to populate their WSDP data and the Department monitors the submission and the completeness of the information.

(a) The Water Services Authorities who submitted WSDPs are indicated in the table below.

Province	Number of WSAs submitted Water Services Development Plans (WSDP)	Names of WSAs submitted Water Services Development Plans (WSDP)	The WSDP with council resolution Approved (Yes/ No) year
Free State	5	Mafube Local Municipality	No
		Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality	No
		Mantsopa Local Municipality	No
		Metsimaholo Local Municipality	No
		Setsoto Local Municipality	No

Limpopo	2	Bela-Bela Local Municipality	No
		Mopani District Municipality	No
Gauteng	2	City of Johannesburg	No
		Merafong City Local Municipality	No

Eastern Cape	1	Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality	No

Mpumalanga	1	Thembisile Hani Local Municipality	Yes (2021/2022)

Northern Cape	12	!Kheis Local Municipality	No
		Dikgatlong Local Municipality	No
		Emthanjeni Local Municipality	No
		Gamagara Local Municipality	No
		Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality	No
		Khai-Ma Local Municipality	No
		Kgatelople Local Municipality	Yes 2022/23
		Magareng Local Municipality	No
		Hantam Local Municiplaity	Yes 2022/23
		Siyathemba Local Municipality	No
		Sol Plaatje Local Municipality	No
		Thembelihle Local Municipality	No

Northwest	2	City of Matlosana Local Municipality	Yes (2022)
		Rustenburg Local Municipality	No

KZN	7	City of uMhlathuze Municipality	No
		eThekwini Metropolitan	No
		Harry Gwala District Municipality	Yes (2022/23)
		iLembe District Municipality	No
		King Cetshwayo District Municipality	No
		uMkhanyakude District Municipality	No
		uThukela District Municipality	No

Western Cape	14	Bitou Local Municipality	No
		Breede Valley Local Municipality	No
		Drakenstein Local Municipality	No
		George Local Municipality	No
		Kannaland Local Municipality	No
		Langeberg Local Municipality	No
		Matzikama Local Municipality	No
		Oudtshoorn Local Municipality	No
		Overstrand Local Municipality	No
		Prince Albert Local Municipality	No
		Saldanha Bay Local Municipality	No
		Stellenbosch Local Municipality	No
		Theewaterskloof Local Municipality	No
		Witzenberg Local Municipality	No

(b) WSDP must be developed for a five-cycle period and reviewed annually, therefore all the municipalities listed in Table 1 above comply.

Province	Number of WSAs submitted incomplete Water Services Development Plans (WSDP)	Names of WSAs submitted incomplete Water Services Development Plans (WSDP)
Free State	5	Letsemeng Local Municipality
		Metsimaholo Local Municipality
		Masilonyana Local Municipality
		Metsimaholo Local Municipality
		Ngwathe Local Municipality

Northern Cape	14	Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality
		Gamagara Local Municipality
		Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality
		Joe Morolong Local Municipality
		Kai! Garib Local Municipality
		Kamiesberg Local Municipality
		Kareeberg Local Municipality
		Kgatelopele Local Municipality
		Nama Khoi Local Municipality
		Phokwane Local Municipality
		Renosterberg Local Municipality
		Siyancuma Local Municipality
		Ubuntu Local Municipality
		Umsobomvu Local Municipality

Limpopo	3	Capricorn District Municipality
		Polokwane Local Municipality
		Vhembe District Municipality

Eastern Cape	1	Amathole District Municipality

KZN	2	eThekwini Metropolitan
		Newcastle Local Municipality

Western Cape	2	Cape Agulhas Local Municipality
		Kannaland Local Municipality

(d) Municipalities who failed to submit any WSDPs are indicated in the table below:

Province	Number of WSAs fail to submit any Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) in any year	Names of WSAs fail to submit any Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) in any year
Free State	10	Dihlabeng Local Municipality
		Kopanong Local Municipality
		Mangaung Metropolitan
		Matjhabeng Local Municipality
		Moqhaka Local Municipality
		Nala Local Municipality
		Nketoana Local Municipality
		Phumelela Local Municipality
		Tokologo Local Municipality
		Tswelopele Local Municipality

Gauteng	7	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
		Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
		Emfuleni Local Municipality
		Lesedi Local Municipality
		Midvaal Local Municipality
		Mogale City Local Municipality
		Rand West City Local Municipality

Limpopo	5	Lephalale Local Municipality
		Modimolle-Mokgopong Local Municipality
		Mogalakwena Local Municipality
		Sekhukhune District Municipality
		Thabazimbi Local Municipality

Eastern Cape	12	Alfred Nzo District Municipality
		Amathole District Municipality
		Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
		Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
		Chris Hani District Municipality
		Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
		Joe Gqabi District Municipality
		Kouga Local Municipality
		Koukamma Local Municipality
		Makana Local Municipality
		Ndlambe Local Municipality
		OR Tambo District Municipality
		Sundays River Valley

Mpumalanga	16	Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
		Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
		City of Mbombela Local Municipality
		Dipaleseng Local Municipality
		Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
		Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality
		Emakhazeni Local Municipality
		Emalahleni Local Municipality
		Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
		Lekwa Local Municipality
		Mkhondo Local Municipality
		Msukaligwa Local Municipality
		Nkomazi Local Municipality
		Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
		Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
		Victor Khanye Local Municipality

North West	8	Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
		JB Marks Local Municipality
		Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality
		Madibeng Local Municipality
		Maquassi Hills Local Municipality
		Moretele Local Municipality
		Moses Kotane Local Municipality
		Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality

Northen Cape	4	!Kheis Local Municipality
		Dikgatlong Local Municipality
		Richtersveld Local Municipality
		Tsantsabane Local Municipality

Western Cape	10	Beaufort West Local Municipality
		Bergrivier Local Municipality
		Cederberg Local Municipality
		City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
		Hessequa Local Municipality
		Knysna Local Municipality
		Laingsburg Local Municipality
		Mossel Bay Local Municipality
		Swartland Local Municipality
		Swellendam Local Municipality

The Minister will not make a statement on this matter as this is a legal requirement that WSA must comply with. The Department will strengthen its regulation to ensure compliance. This is also a main requirement for consideration of funding for water services projects such as Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant project approval.

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08 April 2024 - NW647

Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)(a) Which municipalities failed to comply with the directives issued by him based on the Blue Drop and Green Drop audits done by his department and (b) what steps were taken by his department against the specified municipalities and the responsible municipal officials; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

1. The details provided below refer to actions taken on the results of the 2022 full Green Drop audit and the 2023 full Blue Drop audit. Regulatory action is not taken based on the Progress Assessment reports. It is important to note that both the Water Services Act and the National Water Act are used to address non-compliance of the Green Drop report as it impacts on the water resource. Non-compliance identified in the Blue Drop can only be addressed using the Water Services Act and it does not currently make provision for administrative directives. This gap is being addressed through the Water Services Amendment Bill.

For the Blue Drop audit outcomes, the process includes issuing non-compliance letters to Water Services Authorities (WSA) that have critical systems, setting out the findings and requiring the WSA to develop and submit a corrective action plan. Where the WSA fails to do so, the department will follow up. Once a plan is received it is reviewed to assess whether it addresses the findings, and the department proceeds to monitor compliance.

In the case of the Green Drop, the process includes issuing non-compliance letters to WSAs that have critical systems, setting out the findings. The WSAs are required to develop and submit corrective action plans. Where a WSA fails to do so a notice of intention to issue a directive will be issued and again should the WSA fail to comply, a directive is issued by the DWS. Once a plan is received it is reviewed to assess whether it addresses the findings, and the department monitors compliance.

a) The Blue Drop report released on 5 December 2023 identified 277 critical water supply systems belonging to 61 WSAs. Non-compliance letters were issued with a due date of corrective action plans set for 28 February 2024. Table 1 below indicates the status of submission of corrective action plans.

Table 1: Submission of Blue Drop Corrective Action Plans for critical drinking water supply systems

Province	Number of WSAs with critical Systems	Number of WSAs that have provided action plans
Eastern Cape	5	5
Free State	10	6
KwaZulu Natal	4	3
Mpumalanga	8	8
Limpopo	6	1
North-West	7	4
Northern Cape	22	4
Western Cape	4	2

The WSAs in the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces have all submitted as required. There are 33 WSAs plans outstanding from the various provinces and the DWS is still following up on these.

Plans that have been received are currently being evaluated and follow ups made with the WSAs that have yet to submit. The Department will continue to monitor implementation of the action plans. Continued failure to submit will result in the laying of criminal charges.

b) The Green Drop report released in 2022 identified 344 critical wastewater systems belonging to 90 WSAs. Following the release of this report, the Department issued non-compliance notices to these 90 municipalities, requesting the municipalities to submit corrective action plans to address the shortcomings identified in the Green Drop report. The Department received corrective action plans from municipalities for 168 of the 334 wastewater systems (i.e. a 50% response rate) by March 2023. There were 43 municipalities that requested support from the Department to develop corrective action plans. The DWS is providing assistance to these municipalities to improve wastewater management. The DWS has issued directives to municipalities that did not submit corrective action plans compelling them to submit such plans in terms of the National Water Act. Criminal charges had been laid against some of the municipalities which have not submitted corrective action plans. Please see Annexure A for details and actions taken by the Department against non-compliant municipalities.

The Department has issued a total of 122 Notices of Intention to Issue Directives against Municipalities that demonstrated substandard performance in the Green Drop Report. These Notices were issued to allow the Municipalities the opportunity to provide representations in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Certain Municipalities have replied to the Notices issued, and by submitting representations and these submissions were subsequently assessed, the Department accepted remedial action plans where these were appropriate. However, in other instances, the DWS rejected the representations due to their unsatisfactory nature. Subsequent follow-up inspections were carried out to ascertain compliance with the Notices requirements and it was found that some municipalities failed to comply with the instructions outlined in the Notices.

In response, the DWS took further enforcement measures by issuing 77 Directives, compelling the Municipalities to undertake corrective actions to protect water resources. Multiple follow-up inspections were conducted to monitor compliance with the issued Directives. Regrettably, several municipalities have failed to comply, prompting the Department to initiate criminal actions.

As a result, 49 criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services against municipalities that failed to comply with the Directives, among other charges. Three case dockets have been finalized and referred to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) for consideration of prosecution. Fines were imposed by the courts on the 3 Municipalities found guilty of contravening the provisions of the National Water Act (36 of 1998) amongst other legislations and Plea Sentencing Agreements were entered into with the Municipalities.

Additionally, the Department pursued Civil Action against non-compliant Municipalities, resulting in the issuance of 3 Court Orders mandating remedial actions to protect water resources.

2. There have been numerous media statements issued by the Ministry in this regard, including when the results were released on the outcomes of the Blue and No Drop Reports and Green Drop Progress Assessment Report released in December 2023, and since the Water Services Authority Summit in January 2024.

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ANNEXURE A

Further enforcement action for failure to address Green Drop findings after issuance of non-compliance letters.

Province	Name of Municipality	Name of WWTWs	Action Taken*
Eastern Cape	OR Tambo DM	Lady Frere	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Tsolo	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Loerie	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
	Blue Crane LM	Cookhouse	NWA Notice Issued
		Somerset East	NWA Notice Issued
		Jansenville	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Willowmore	NWA Notice Issued
		Rietbron	NWA Notice Issued
		Addo	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
Free State	Letsemeng LM	Koffiefontein	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Oppermansgronde	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
	Tswelopele LM	Hoopstad	NWA Notice Issued
	Nketoana LM	Lindley-Ntha	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Mangaung LM	Northern Works	NWA Notice Issued
		Bloemindustria	NWA Notice Issued
		Soutpan	NWA Notice Issued
		Dewetsdorp	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Van Stadensrus	NWA Notice Issued
		Wepener	NWA Notice Issued
		Ladybrand	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Gariep Dam	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Hennenman	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Mmamahabane	NWA Notice Issued
		Odendaalsrus	NWA Notice Issued
		Phomolong	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Thabong	NWA Notice Issued
		Ventersburg	NWA Notice Issued
		Witpan	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Zastron	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Setsoto LM	Ficksburg	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Clocolan	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Kestell	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Phuthaditjhaba	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Tshiame	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Wilge/Harrismith	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Masilonyana LM	Brandfort	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Theunissen-Masilo	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Winburg	NWA Notice Issued,
		Oranjeville	NWA Notice Issued,
	Moqhaka LM	Kroonstad	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Steynsrus	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Viljoenskroon	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Ngwathe LM	Parys	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Koppies	NWA Notice Issued
		Heilbron	NWA Notice Issued
	Nala LM	Bothaville	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Wesselsbron	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
		Monyakeng	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued
	Mafube LM	Namahadi	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Villiers/Qalabotjha	NWA Notice Issued, NWA Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Frankfort	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued,
		Tweeling	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Cornelia	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
Gauteng	Lesedi LM	Devon	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued,
	City of Tshwane	Klipgat	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Rand West LM	Randfontein	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA, Plea Sentencing Agreement
	Merafong LM	Khutsong	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Kokosi-Fochville	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Wedela	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Welverdiend	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
KwaZulu Natal	uMkhanyakude DM	St Lucia	NWA Notice Issued
		Hluhluwe	NWA Notice Issued
		Ingwavuma-Mosvold	NWA Notice Issued
		Mtubatuba	NWA Notice Issued
		Hlabisa Hospital	NWA Notice Issued
Limpopo	Capricorn DM	Senwabarwana	NWA Notice Issued
		Mogwadi	NWA Notice Issued
	Modimolle-Mookgopong LM	Vaalwater-Mabatlane	NWA Notice Issued
		Mookgophong Naboomspruit	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Court Interdict
	Greater Sekhukhune DM	Dennilton	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Motetema	National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Phokwane	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Nebo	NWA Notice Issued
		Tubatse	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Mopani DM	Giyani	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Phalaborwa	NWA Notice Issued,
		Namakgale	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Lephalale LM	Witpoort	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Zongesien	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Polokwane LM	Seshego	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Mankweng	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Mogalakwena LM	Mokopane Old&New	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Rebone	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Louis Trichardt-Makhado	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Biaba-Dzanani Ponds (Makhado)	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Hlanganani Ponds	NWA Notice Issued
		Vleifontein Ponds	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Malamulele	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Mhinga	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Thabazimbi LM	Thabazimbi	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
Mpumalanga	Emalahleni LM	Thubelihle	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Pixley ka Seme LM	Amersfoort	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Perdekop	NWA Notice Issued
	Lekwa LM	Standerton	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Plea Sentencing Agreement, Court Interdict.
	Msukaligwa LM	Breyton Ponds	NWA Notice and Directive Issued,
		Ermelo New	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA.
	Thaba Chweu LM	Lydenburg	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA, Plea Sentencing Agreement.
		Coromandel	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Greylingstad	NWA Notice Issued
		Grootvlei Mine	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
North-West	Madibeng LM	Mothotlung	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Dr Ruth Mompati DM	Vryburg	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Court Interdict
		Maganeng/Pudimoe	NWA Notice Issued
		Mazista	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Moretele LM	Swartdam	NWA Notice Issued
	Ngaka Modiri Molema DM	Coligny	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
Northern Cape	Nama Khoi LM	Carolusberg	NWA Notice Issued
		Concordia	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Springbok	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Victoria West	NWA Notice Issued
		Nababeep	NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened
		Onseepkans Trench	NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened
		Pofadder	NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened
		Norvalspont	NWA Notice Issued
		Pella	NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened
		Noupoort	NWA Notice Issued
		Bergsig	NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened
		Kenhardt	NWA Notice Issued
		Colesburg	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Okiep	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
		Komaggas	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	!Kai !Garib LM	Vredesvallei	NWA Notice Issued
	Emthanjeni LM	De Aar	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
		Hanover	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Karoo Hoogland LM	Fraserburg	NWA Notice Issued
		Sutherland	NWA Notice Issued
		Williston	NWA Notice Issued
	Ga-Segonyana LM	Kuruman	NWA Notice and Directive Issued
	Richtersveld LM	Port Nolloth	NWA Notice Issued
		Vanderkloof	NWA Notice and Directive Issued,
	Magareng LM	Jan Kempdorp	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
	Phokwane LM	Hartswater	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened
Western Cape	Langeberg LM	Robertson	NWA Notice Issued
		Zoar	NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened

*Where only a notice was issued there was representation received in which case there was no need for a directive. Similarly, once a directive is issued and there is compliance with the instructions, the department will monitor progress. If none it will proceed to open a criminal case and conduct investigations to obtain evidence to substation the charges.

08 April 2024 - NW396

Matuba, Ms M M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

In light of his department implementing massive water and sanitation infrastructure projects and noting that some of these projects have experienced poor performance and workmanship by appointed service providers, what consequence management actions has his department enforced to (a) ensure timeous completion of the projects and (b) address poor performance of appointed service providers?

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Reply:

a) To ensure timeous completion of projects, the Department of Water and Sanitation entered into Memoranda of Understanding and contracts with Implementing Agents with clear project plans and timelines. These contracts are monitored monthly with a specific focus on timelines in line with the agreed upon project plans.

b) The contracts are clear in terms of roles and responsibilities between the parties. If the contractor fails to perform as per the requirements of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC) clause 9.2.1.3.4 which requires the employer to give 14 days’ written notice to the contract, will be used. If non-performance persists, the contract will then be terminated as per the prescripts of GCC. The Department ensures that Implementing Agents appoint contractors as guided by the Construction Industry Development Board Act 38 of 2000. Contractors who do not deliver as per agreed timelines and outputs are terminated.

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08 April 2024 - NW375

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What are the full, relevant details of the steps of intervention taken by his department to (a) aggressively tackle the systemic failures in water and sanitation services and (b)(i) ensure radical transformation and (ii) develop efficient and financially viable water provision institutions?

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Reply:

a) The Blue, Green and No Drop reports that Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issued in December 2023, indicated that municipal water and waste water services have generally declined sharply over the last ten years, in terms of indicators such as the quality of water provided, the quality of effluent from waste water treatment works, and the levels of physical water losses and non-revenue water. The reports also identified the key causes of this decline, including:

Weak billing and revenue collection,
Insufficient prioritization of budgets for maintenance by municipal councils,
Insufficient employment of staff with the required qualifications

This decline in the delivery of municipal water services has taken place despite very high levels of support from the national government to municipalities, including more than R60 billion per annum in grants for water and sanitation infrastructure and for free basic water for the indigent, as well as substantial technical, financial and other capacity building support. This indicates that financial support is necessary but not sufficient to turn around the decline, and structural reform of the municipal water services function is also required.

b) Despite the widespread challenges in the local government, the solution is not for the national government to take over municipal water functions. Reforms are required to ensure that municipal water services become professionally run and financially sustainable. This will require strengthened legislative and regulatory measures, such as those that DWS has proposed in the draft Water Services Amendment Bill, which introduces a requirement for municipal Water Services Providers to have an operating license, with the aim of ensuring minimum levels of capability.

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04 April 2024 - NW406

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What immediate steps has he undertaken to ensure consistent and reliable access to clean water for critical facilities such as the Jane Furse Hospital in Limpopo and several hospitals in Kimberley in view of the ongoing water crisis affecting communities and hospitals, where tankers are supplying water to such facilities?

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Reply:

The Sol Plaatje LM has for a considerable time been experiencing huge water supply and quality challenges from the Riverton supply on the Vaal River to their Newton Storage facility located towards the South of Kimberley. The bulk water supply system not only has capacity constraints in meeting the increasing water demands, but Sol Plaatje is having to contend with frequent supply disruptions caused by continued leaks/breakages and poor water quality. The leaks are experienced on the main pipeline from Riverton to Kimberley.

To address this, the Sol Plaatje Municipality submitted an application to the National Treasury for Bulk Funding Infrastructure (BFI) in 2021, with the aim of implementing much-needed upgrades to its ageing water supply infrastructure (bulk and reticulation). The application was approved. The objective of the project is to restore, monitor and control water quality, water supply and non-revenue water to Sol Plaatje Municipality.

It should be noted that the key contributing factor to the water challenges being experienced in the Kimberly area is the raw water quality of the Vaal River, due to algal bloom. This has had a direct negative impact on purified water production. The municipality is currently supplementing water supply to hospitals and malls through water tankers, which fill-up the on-site water tanks of these institutions. Key activities currently being undertaken to alleviate the water supply issues, include cleaning of clarifiers; replacement of filter media; commissioning of additional two clarifiers at the old plant; repairs and valves replacement at both old and new plant; raw water abstraction augmentation; by provision of additional raw water submersible pump.

In Limpopo, the Department is funding a project implemented by Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) through RBIG. The project entails construction of a bulk pipeline and reservoirs to supply water to areas within Greater Tubatse Local Municipality and Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality which incorporate Jane Furse town. Jane Furse hospital is part of the areas which are going to benefit from the project.

The Jane Furse hospital will receive water from the pipeline taking water from Malikana water treatment works to Jane Furse town feeding into the 25 Ml reservoir, which was completed, however the pipeline and pumpstation was vandalised before commissioned. The SDM is currently refurbishing and commissioning the pipeline and the pumpstation. The project is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.

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25 March 2024 - NW725

Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether he will furnish Mr M Chetty with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by his department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic, including the (i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation has not planned any events to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic.

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20 March 2024 - NW390

Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Given that he has recently warned municipalities against the over-reliance on water tankers and boreholes as a means of water provision to communities and considering that many rural communities throughout the Republic lack the infrastructure needed for the supply of piped water, what plans has his department put in place to capacitate municipalities with phasing out the use of water tankers for a more sustained method, such as piped water?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) provides support to municipalities through conditional grants; the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG). The purpose of the grants is to support municipalities to develop their water and sanitation infrastructure and to address backlogs of infrastructure, thus improving access to water services.

The Department has allocated about R44 billion over the MTEF period for water and sanitation projects to various municipalities in all the province. This includes R7 billion allocated to Water Boards for the implementation of strategic projects. This caters for 107 RBIG projects under implementation in the 2023/24 financial year for which R14 billion has been allocated to 259 municipalities. 6.7 million households are envisaged to benefit from this investment. A further R15.6 billion and R14.3 billion is planned for the 24/25 and 25/26 financial years respectively.

The Department is also investing in robust planning activities for water and sanitation projects. This is to ensure that the most viable and sustainable options are identified to address the needs. Planning is based on life cycle costing and environmental, practicality, security and climate change considerations. There are 107 water and sanitation projects currently subjected to rigorous departmental planning. In line with this, the Department is also in the process to develop Provincial Bulk Master Plans that will identify Water Resource shortages in critical areas and the development of pipeline of projects to ensure the availability of resources to all affected areas.

Groundwater is an essential as part of the water resource mix and country’s natural resources that must be used to effectively supply a reliable resource to communities in South Africa. The Department has developed a Standard Operating Procedure for Groundwater Resource Development for Community Water Supply Projects which are in the process of being rolled out to all Provinces to ensure that groundwater is appropriately developed as a source.

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20 March 2024 - NW615

Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to his reply to question 101 on 24 February 2023, what are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) date of purchase and (e) purchase price of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) him and (ii) each Deputy Minister since 8 May 2019?

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Reply:

The Department purchased the following vehicles for the Ministers and Deputy Ministers since 8 May 2019:

(a) Make	(b) Model	(c) Year of Manufacture	(d) Date of Purchase	(e) Purchase Price	(d) Official
BMW	X3	2021	11 October 2021	R799,563.97	Deputy Minister Magadzi (PTA)
Audi	Q5	2022	06 October 2022	R786,706.94	Minister Mchunu (CPT)
Audi	A6	2022	19 November 2022	R741,656.22	Deputy Minister Mahlobo (CPT)

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20 March 2024 - NW85

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, in light of the fact that the 2022/23 Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation indicates that 71% of Regional Bulk Infrastructure projects are delayed, and that, consequently, costs have increased by R9,4 billion, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with the details of (a) which projects are delayed, (b) the duration of delays for each project and (c)(i) the original costs of each project and (ii) by how much costs of each project have increased; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation notes the submission that there are 71% Regional Bulk Infrastructure projects that are delayed which have resulted in cost escalations of R9, 4 billion. These figures are from the Auditor General (AG) findings report, which states the following:

71% of the total RBIG projects are delayed in terms of completion
Over the years, as the projects were delayed the initial budget continues to be revised. To date there is an increase of budget by R9,4 billion
The spending on these projects is also not always aligned to the initial plan. Variations in scope can be due to poor planning by municipalities.
If the root causes for poor project management is not corrected, there is a risk that other projects may be similarly delayed

The Department acknowledges that, per findings by the Auditor General in a report to the Portfolio Committee on the 2022/23 Annual Report, there have been delays on a number of projects over a period of time due to numerous reasons including:

Appointment of beneficiary municipalities with history of poor financial controls and lacking adequate capacity
Poor performance of implementing agents – inadequate contract management – no actions taken for poor performance
Poor performance of contractors not identified in a timely manner.
Contractors abandon site due to cash flow challenges or non-payment by municipalities
Delays in the procurement process both to appoint contractors and also on procuring some of the materials
Access restrictions by community leaders and protests by the community as they also want to be part or benefit from the project
Poor project management both by the implementing agent and the department
Poor oversight and monitoring by the department
There are also instances where the projects are multi-year projects which are broken down into different phases which are funded over a number of years.

In terms of the Department’s report to the Portfolio Committee on its 2022/23 Annual Report, the DWS reported an achievement of 5 out of 13 RBIG funded projects in the year under review and further indicated that there were delays for the following projects:

Project name	District municipality	Project start date	Initial completion date	Revised completion date	Original project cost	Revised project cost
Mpumalanga
Driekoppies phase 1A	Ehlanzeni DM	03 September 2018	18 September 2020	The project is undergoing a litigation process a revised completion date will be known once the courts have decided on the matter	R96 743 094	Cost not revised
Empuluzi/Methula RBWS phase 3B	Gert Sibande DM	22 May 2020	28 March 2023	30 April 2024	78 698 005	Cost not revised**
Empuluzi/Methula phase 5, 6 & 7	Gert Sibande DM	04/03/2021	14/12/2023	30 April 2024	194 472 739	Cost not revised***
Kwa Zulu Natal
Driefontein BWS	Chris Hani DM	Jan 2011	Dec 2021	Not yet determined	R397 742 111	Not yet determined
Eastern Cape
Cluster 9 BWS	Chris Hani DM	Sept 2010	Nov 2022	Feb 2024	R254 695 667	R485 700 000
Cluster 4 BWS	Chris Hani DM	Apr 2022	May 2023	Mar 2024	R427 099 000	R849 474 094
Cluster 6 BWS	Chris Hani DM	Jun 2010	May 2023	Jan 2025	R323 952 670	R474 323 951
Limpopo
Nebo BWS	Sekhukhune DM	Jan 2009	Jul 2016	Aug 2024	R1 379 080	R700 000
Free State
Ngwathe Bulk Water Supply Phase 2	Fezile Dabi DM	Jul-2020	Dec-22	Jun- 25	R129 027 000	R249 2961 47

Based on the project list provided above, the projects collectively do not add up to 9.4 billion as some are funded over multiple years and others have no revised costs. Even where there are cost escalations, it is not anticipated that it will amount to R9.4 billion.

The Driefontein Bulk Water Supply Project - The project RBIG commitment ceiling has been reached. There is no allocation for the current financial year. The project is about 99% complete and the contractor moved off-site due to the municipality’s failure to pay its invoices. The Minister is intervening on this project, it is currently under planning to finalise for finding alternative water source to ensure long term sustainable water supply. Currently being the users are supplied water via Ladysmith WTW and boreholes.

Nebo Bulk Water supply Project – the delays are due to the contractor having been stopped from working by the construction mafias. Meetings were held with these Construction Mafias and an MoU signed as attached to allow Contractor to proceed with the work.

Chris Hani District Municipality Cluster 4 - Phase 4 and 5: where the delays are due to poor contractor performance delayed the completion of these projects.

Ngwathe Bulk Water Supply Phase 3 of 3, where the delays are as a result of community strikes, relating to 30% sub-contracting. The project has lost many days that have affected the completion time. The contractor was also experiencing challenges of cash flows including non-payment by the municipality.

Empuluzi phases 3B, 5, 6: Delays by the contractor to finalise the works was affected by flooding.

There was a fatality caused by flooding which led to the Department of Labour closing the site for investigations. Currently the site is opened, the contractor working and project to be completed by June 2024

DWS is actively implementing the recommendations made by the Auditor General in its 2022/23 Budgetary Review Report for improving RBIG Project Management. For instance, in relation to the Auditor General’s recommendation that the project management unit must be adequately capacitated with the right skills to drive the performance targets that have been set for RBIG colleagues, the DWS introduced a new structure in 2022 to address such capacity and skills inadequacies and inefficiencies. The DWS has reconfigured the structure strategically, which has resulted in a dedicated Branch for Water and Sanitation Services Management to provide support to municipalities on activities such as, project planning, project management, monitoring. The branch is capacitated by professional engineers who are now supporting municipalities.

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20 March 2024 - NW486

Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What are the full details of the urgent steps of intervention his department has taken together with the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and uMngeni-uThukela Water to provide adequate water and sanitation to the residents of KwaXimba?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the uMgeni-uThukela Water Board are assisting the eThekwini Municipality to ensure the provision of adequate water to the KwaXimba area. The uMgeni-uThukela Water Board is implementing a project to install a package plant and associated infrastructure to augment the supply to the area.

As a short term intervention, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board will make use of an existing 2Ml/d package plant to supply water to the KwaXimba area. This work is anticipated to be completed by the 17th of May 2024. The process of obtaining the environmental authorisation and power supply for the new package plant is underway. The eThekwini Municipality is currently completing the design and procurement process for a 5Ml/d package plant which is a long term solution to ensure water supply for the area of KwaXimba. Completion of this project is envisaged by end of June 2024.

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20 March 2024 - NW478

Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What are the full details of urgent steps that have been taken by his department to provide adequate water and sanitation services to residents of Pomfred in Kagisano Molopo in the North West?

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Reply:

In the 2017/2018 financial year, the Department Water and Sanitation (DWS) allocated R 4,9 million through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply Project in Pomfret.

The scope of works for project included the:

Equipping of four boreholes (displacement pumps electrical works and new pipework)
Construction of new four borehole pumphouse concrete bases, construction of new four precast concrete borehole pumphouses,
Refurbishment and replacement of existing borehole fences, replacement and installation of two new transformers at Grootgat booster pumpstation. All these four electrical boreholes are currently not functional due to mechanical and electrical components stolen and vandalised.

The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality has reported that, it is currently supplying water in Pomfret through water tankers as an interim measure to supplement water needs for the community of Pomfret. The municipality has already appointed a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to conduct technical assessment to refurbish the Grootgat borehole which will include the replacement of the stolen steel pipeline with the uPVC material. It is envisaged that the assessment will be completed before the end of March 2024 and the refurbishment work will thereafter be expedited to restore the water supply in Pomfret.

In the medium to long term, Pomfret will also benefit from the Regional Bulk Water Scheme Programme to be implemented in the Kagisano Molopo Municipal area (Cluster 7 Pomfret). The scope of this project incorporates:

Upgrading of the existing water reticulation for Pomfret, Bray and Tosca,
Testing of existing boreholes for water yield and quality,
Groundwater source investigation, siting, water testing,
Drilling of approximately 6 boreholes within Pomfret, Bray and Tosca to supplement the shortfall of water demand
Provision of Eskom power supply to boreholes
Construction of new rising mains and a new booster pump station in Pomfret
Upgrading the existing Booster pump station in Bray
Construction of an additional elevated tank for Tosca and a pump station, rising main from the proposed boreholes to the booster pump stations.

This Cluster 7 Bulk Water Scheme is still at the inception stage and it is envisaged that the Implementation Readiness Study (IRS) will be finalised before the end of the financial year 2024/2025 financial year.

With respect to Sanitation, the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM allocated R50m for the 2022/23 Financial year under the Rural Sanitation Programme for the Kagisano Molopo LM. The Promfret village was allocated 280 Double Ventilated Improved Pit-latrine (DVIP) Units, constructed between March and June 2023. A further 60 households are to be prioritised in 2024/25 financial year for the Rural Sanitation Programme.

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20 March 2024 - NW477

Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether he will furnish Mr M K Montwedi with a list of all projects that were done and completed by his internal project management unit in the past five years; if not; what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether the project(s) were completed in time and within the allocated budget; if not, (a) what caused the delay and (b) how will he deal with the situation in future; if so, what are the further relevant details?

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Reply:

1. The Infrastructure Management Branch within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) completed the following projects in the past five years:

Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2A: De Hoop Dam in Limpopo
Mdloti River Development project: Raising of Hazelmere Dam in Kwa-Zulu Natal

2. The construction of the Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2A: De Hoop Dam was completed in time with expenditure of 101% at completion. The 1% over expenditure is due to cost escalations.

The raising of Hazelmere Dam Project experienced delays and cost overruns. The project was not completed in the initial planned time and within the original budget. Project was completed in March 2023.

a) Various challenges resulted in delays in the project implementation, but the major delays are attributed to issues arising from contractual matters, contractual disputes and delays due to technical aspects. This led to the termination of the contract between the DWS and the contractor which was eventually resolved but impacted the project implementation timelines, however, construction works did recommence and was completed.

b) To address the challenges encountered during project implementation, alternative project capacitation is being explored with the Department as well as the implementation of a new procurement policy which aims to enhance the DWS's capability to select service providers with the requisite capacity and skills to successfully execute projects within stipulated timelines and budgets.

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14 March 2024 - NW144

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a detailed list of ongoing (a) Regional Bulk Infrastructure and (b) Water Services Infrastructure Grants projects which have (i) exceeded original budget expectations and (ii) gone beyond the estimated construction time since 1 April 2023; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The purpose of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG), to develop new, refurbish, upgrade and replace ageing bulk water and sanitation infrastructure of regional significance that connects water resources to infrastructure serving extensive areas across municipal boundaries or large regional bulk infrastructure serving numerous communities over a large area within a municipality. The Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) facilitates the planning and implementation of various water and sanitation projects to accelerate backlog reduction and enhance the sustainability of services, especially in rural municipalities.

Although comprehensive planning is done by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) together with municipalities prior to the implementation of RBIG and WSIG funded projects, a myriad of challenges arise during implementation which result in unavoidable delays such as:

Inability of municipalities to contribute their share of funding for water and sanitation projects that should be co-funded by the DWS RBIG Grant and the municipalities’ own funding
Supply Chain Management challenges in municipalities often result in delays in procurement of required professional services and commencement of projects
Poor performance of contractors, couples with inadequate project management capacity in municipalities often leads to lengthy litigation processes which also bring projects to a halt
Projects are often brought to halt by communities with demands for employment opportunities or construction mafia with demands for 30% of contracts
Non-payment of contractors by the municipalities or non-payment of workers by contractors
Inclement weather conditions also contribute to delays in ongoing projects

Details of projects gone beyond the estimated construction time since 1 April 2023 are indicated in Annexure A.

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ANNEXURE A

Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant

Project name	Original project cost	Revised project cost	Initial completion date	Revised completion date
Free State
Welbedacht Bulk water supply (Manguang pipeline)	R500 000 000	R583 677 787	July 2021	March 2024
Tokologo bulk water supply Phase 2 of 3	R717 535 306	R717 535 306	December 2024	March 2026
Maluti-a-Phofung BWS Scheme(Sterkfontein WTW)	R619 590 000	R619 590 000	March 2024	April 2025
Mohokare Bulk water supply (Rouxville)	R300 000 000	R320 000 000	March 2020	June 2025
Mantsopa Water and Sanitation Intervention	R17 660 652	No adjustment	June 2023	October 2024
Construction of reversal gravity pipeline in Phuthaditjhaba and Harrismith	R57 100 000	No adjustment (this should be N/A as per same categories below)	March 2023	August 2024
Metsimaholo Bulk Sewer. (Upgrading of Denneysville WWTW)	R164 499 946	R224 352 940	October 2019	March 2024
Mafube Bulk sewer phase 2 of 2 (Upgrading of Frankfort WWTW)	R141 448 501	R164 858 228	June 2023	"TBC” Contractor terminated due to poor performance
North West
Ratlou Bulk Water Supply: Phase 1a – Setlagole Water Supply	R 146 600 000	R153 000 000	April 2016	November 2024
Mahikeng Bulk Water Supply: Upgrading of the Mmabatho WTW to 30 Ml/day	R 185 500 500 (IRS - 2012)	R449 700 000	October 2018	August 2025
Upgrade and Extension of the Brits Water Treatment Plant from 60 Ml/D to 80 Ml/D: Madibeng Bulk Water Supply	R845 000 000	R800 000 000	31 Aug 2017	31 Aug 2024
Western Cape
Lamberts Bay Desalination Plant	R89 812 568	Not yet determined	Mar 2022	Not yet determined
Provision of Dry sanitation toilets	R 8 383 078	N/A	June 2021	May 2022
Northern Cape
Upgrading of Noupoort sewer netwok	R 22 398 854	N/A	October 2022	February 2023
Refurbishment of Nababep waste water treatment works (Phase1)	R 40 702 697	NA	June 2025	NA
RS028_Dawid Kruiper_Refurbishment of Kameelmond WWTW Upington	R78 225 986	R78 225 986	22 September 2022	31 May 2023
RS029_Magareng_Warrenton Water Treatment Works	R80 438 842	R122 917 873	22 April 2021	March 2025
Eastern Cape
Makana Bulk Water Supply (Phase 2)	R133 286 055	R393 090 217	March 2021 (All phases)	Phase 2, at a reduced scope - end of June 2024.
Ndlambe Bulk Water Supply	R161 000 000	R422 945 139 (Anticipated that the project cost might increase by another R50mil due to escalation.	May 2015	March 2025.
Xhora East Bulk Water Supply	R258 541 304	R 576 687 000 (including co-funding).	December 2022.	May 2024
Ngqamakhwe Regional Bulk Water Supply	R724 million	R646 000 000	September 2023	September 2025
Sundays River Valley BWS (Paterson Project)	R73 300 000	R101 792 000	March 2016	Phase 6 - 31 March 2024 Overall – 31 March 2025
Xonxa Bulk Water Supply	R 413 017 890	R 657 663 506	August 2023	February 2025
Cluster 9 BWS project at Chris Hani DM	R254 695 667	R485 700 000	November 2022	February 2024
Cluster 4 BWS	R427 099 000	R 849 474 094	May 2020	February 2024
Cluster 6 BWS	R323 952 670	R474 323 951	May 2023	January 2025
Mpumalanga
Driekoppies Phase 1a	R424 000	No adjustments	December 2023	June 2024
Sibange Phase 2	R186 600	No adjustments	September 2022	February 2024

Water Services Infrastructure Grant

Municipality	Project	Original Budget	Revised Budget	Planned Completion date	Actual completion date
Free State
Masilonyana	Theunissen WC/WDM	R18 800 000	R 20 403 462	June 2021	March 2024
Tokologo	Dealesville Emergency Water Supply: Phase 3	R15 921 972	NA	June 2020	June 2024
Tswelopele	Bultfontein: Refurbishment of sewer pump station	R11 552 960	NA	April 2023	March 2024
Dihlabeng LM	Upgrading of Clarens Water Treatment Works From 1 Ml to 4Ml/day	R49 989 987	R59 314 755	February 2024	June 2024
Mantsopa LM	Ladybrand: Construction of 6ML Reservoir & Pipeline	R16 837 385	R16 837 385	December 2023	June 2024
Mantsopa LM	Ladybrand: Construction of 3Ml Reservoir (Phase 2)	R 13 459 632	R 13 459 632	December 2023	June 2024
Mantsopa LM	Ladybrand: Re-Construction of Sewer Outfall Line	R2 500 000	R2 500 000	December 2023	June 2024
Mantsopa LM	Hobhouse: Refurbishment of a Weir	R 2 053 181	R 2 053 181	December 2023	June 2024
Setsoto LM	Upgrading of the Van Soelen Outfall Sewer in Ficksburg	R39 994 762	R39 994 762	November 2023	June 2024
Phumelela LM	upgrading of Outfall sewer line and revamping of pump station station #3 and WWTW in Warden/Ezenzeleni	R22 001 373	R22 001 373	September 2023	June 2024
Nketoana LM	20,34km Pipeline (250mm dia) from Lindley to Arlington	R75 400 794	R75 400 794	June 2024	June 2025
Kopanong LM	Bulk Water Supply in Trompsburg	R19 000 000	R 22 000 000	June 2021	TBC
Kopanong LM	Water Supply Reddersburg	R 13 534 058	No adjustment	May 2017	TBC
Kopanong LM	Water Supply Bethulie	R 6 500 000	No adjustment	June 2021	TBC
Kopanong LM	Upgrading of Philippolis WWTW	R 12 000 000	R 38 994 885	June 2021	TBC
Mohokare LM	Rouxville Abstraction Works	R39 412 741	No adjustment	July 2022	TBC
Mafube LM	Namahadi 12Ml Reservoir	R36 904 336	No adjustment	November 2022	May 2024
Majuba LM	Mafube WC/WDM (Pre-paid Water Meters	R15 000 000	No adjustment	August 2023	March 2024
Metsimaholo LM	Oranjeville WWTW Upgrade	R61 938 621	No adjustment	July 2022	TBC
Ngwathe LM	Refurbishment of pipelines from Parys WTW to Reservoirs 3 & 4	R24 691 873	No adjustment	July 2022	January 2024
Ngwathe LM	Construction of sewer line in Heilbron / Phiritona	R8 604 802	TBC Contractor terminated due to poor performance	December 2022	TBC Ngwathe LM must procure new contractor
Ngwathe LM	Heilbron – Elevated water tower and 3km water pipeline	R18 720 677	No adjustment	April 2023	March 2024
Moqhaka LM	Kroonstad – 11th Avenue water pipeline and Bloemhoek Dam sluice gate	R24 189 695	R25 022 859	August 2023	June 2024
Northern Cape
ZF Mgcawu	Kakamas: Water treatment works	R 11 370 115	N/A	March 2023	N/A due to fact that IA’s allocation was converted from schedule 5b to 6b
Frances Baard	Construction of Carters Ridge Pump station (Phase1)	R 32 832 662	N/A	November 2018	June 2021
Frances Baard	Construction of Carters Ridge Pump station (Phase 2)	R 25 966 926	N/A	June 2021	July 2023
Frances Baard	Provision of dry sanitation toilets	R 8 383 078	N/A	June 2021	May 2022
Eastern Cape
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality	Refurbishment of Cookhouse Water Treatment Works	R18 799 060	N/A	November 2023	September 2024
Chris Hani DM	Chris Hani DM Cluster 7 Water Supply Scheme: Ngxogi Emadizeni Mantlaneni Xuka Entabeni Emantlwaneni Cefane Emafusini Mhlontlo KwaMhlontlo and Dwaleni/Matyeni Water Backlog Project	R2 000 000	N/A	July 2023	June 2024
Mpumalanga
Thaba Chweu LM	Refurbishment of the Lydenburg Waste Water Treatment Works	R114 777 382	N/A	June 2025	NA

07 March 2024 - NW424

Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to the negative impact of the lack of adequate water supplies to healthcare facilities on the delivery of healthcare services across the Republic, especially in towns in the Northern Cape where a recent additional R200 million allocation to the provincial Department of Health did not improve service delivery, what are the relevant details of the measures his department has taken to mitigate the devastation wreaked on healthcare by the lack of water services caused by poor governance of the facilities in places such as Kimberley and elsewhere in the Republic?

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Reply:

a) The Sol Plaatje LM developed an emergency intervention to alleviate the water crisis for hospitals in Kimberley, over and above water infrastructure projects that are being implemented with funding from the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) funding program. The project is intended to improve water production at Riverton Water Treatment Works. It will be implemented in terms of the "Six Week Project Plan" to immediately deal with "quick-wins" which can improve production and reduce operational losses.

The Sol Plaatje LM has been experiencing substantial water supply and quality challenges from the Riverton supply on the Vaal River to their Newton Storage facility located towards the South of Kimberley. The bulk water supply system not only has capacity constraints in meeting the increasing water demands, but Sol Plaatje is having to contend with frequent supply disruptions caused by continued leaks/breakages and poor water quality. The leaks are experienced on the main pipeline from Riverton to Kimberley.

To address this, the Sol Plaatje Municipality submitted an application to the National Treasury for Bulk Funding Infrastructure (BFI) in 2021, with the aim of implementing much-needed upgrades to its ageing water supply infrastructure (bulk and reticulation). The objective is to restore, monitor and control water quality, water supply and non-revenue water to Sol Plaatje Municipality.

The overall Water Supply Intervention Plan has been developed with three key phases:

INTERVENTIONS

SCOPE

Planning and Emergency/Short Term Interventions

(Phase 1: 9 months duration)

(Phase 2: 11 months duration)

Planned to commence in Sept 2023

Planned for completion by Jun 2025

Internal and external bulk pipeline condition audits and leak detection.

Emergency bulk pipeline repairs.

Refurbishment of the Riverton WTW to improve water quality

Emergency pipe repairs and level monitoring at Newton Reservoir Site to reduce losses.

Medium Term Interventions (25 - month duration)

Planned to commence in May 2024

Planned for completion by Jun 2026

- - Bulk pipeline cathodic protection and or bulk pipeline replacement, dependent on outcome of the emergency interventions.

- - Newton reservoir and tower pump station upgrades.

- - Finalize water network zoning, meter installation and smart monitoring.

- - Extended network upgrades and pipe repairs.

Long Term Interventions (40 - month duration)

Planned to commence in Nov 2024

Planned for completion by March 2028

Water treatment works upgrades, technology improvements and automation to further improve water quality.

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07 March 2024 - NW397

Pietersen, Ms M L to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With regard to water-related grants such as the Regional Bulk Water Infrastructure Grant and Water Service Infrastructure Grant making a huge positive impact in society through the rolling out of water infrastructure projects, (a) how many projects are to be completed by the end of the current financial year and (b) what total number of households across the Republic would have access to water and sanitation upon completion of these projects?

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Reply:

The table below summarises the number of projects planned to be completed in the current financial year 2024/25 and the households to benefit from these projects:

Grant Funding	Number of projects to be completed (2024/25 FY)	Number of households targeted to benefit from completed projects
Water Services Infrastructure Grant	103	309 000
Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant	32	467 000

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07 March 2024 - NW428

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)By what total amount has the cost of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project escalated since its inception; (2) whether the second phase of the specified project is on track to be completed by 2028; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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1. Since the date of inception of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II the costs have escalated to the current estimated total project cost of R42.1billion. It is important to note that these are overall costs which incorporate costs that are not directly related to the LHWP infrastructure costs and are shared costs to be borne by South Africa and the Lesotho Government.

The cost escalations are owing to several challenges including:

a) Longer time to conclude negotiations with Lesotho and obtain governmental approvals for the Phase II Agreement, 3 years to Dec 2022.

b) Procurement related delays due to policy interventions, delayed decision making and in the conclusion of funding arrangements, 2 years to Dec 2024.

c) Project implementation related delays due to Covid which delayed the project by 2 years.

d) Slow issuance of various permits by Lesotho, contractor performance and one year shift in the impoundment date due to a lost rainy season, 4 years to Nov 2028.

All major contracts have now been awarded and construction of the dam and tunnel is in progress.

e) The time value of money (escalation) impact of the 9 years delay from 2019 to 2028 on the R42.1 billion is estimated at R16.64 Bn.

2. Water delivery is expected to start in November 2028.

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07 March 2024 - NW423

Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether he has found that the various water boards and entities that report directly to him have put adequate insurance plans in place to cover claims that might arise from damage to property and/or environmental damage caused by pipe breaks or other infrastructure failures; if not, what steps will he take to ensure that the water boards and entities put adequate insurance plans in place; if so, what (a) steps has his department taken to ensure that the water boards and entities meet their obligations when claims are lodged and (b) are the further details in this regard?

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Reply:

All water boards have put in place adequate insurance to cover for claims that may arise due to loss or damage to infrastructure, namely Asset All Risk Policy. The policy covers all perils for material damages to the water boards assets inclusive of claims of pipe bursts that may occur; loss or damage to insured property as declared; material damage, property damage and business interruption; pipelines, plant and machinery.

a) In terms of (a) for claims lodged against the water board an insurance assessor is appointed to investigate the legitimacy of the claim including assessment of possible liability to the waterboard. The cover is subject to policy terms and conditions outlined in the policy of insurance of various water boards which are renewable annually.

b) Any losses or damage to insured property are attended to immediately to limit liability to 3rd parties.

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06 March 2024 - NW86

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

While delayed infrastructure projects have seen costs increasing, what are the reasons that repair and maintenance costs by the trading entity only amount to 2,13% of total infrastructure assets balance, as opposed to the National Treasury’s prescribed spend of 8%?

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The majority of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) infrastructure are large civil structures such as dams, which needs much less than the 8% as mooted by National Treasury.

DWS norms for maintenance are as follows:

0.5% of the pipeline capital cost
0.25% of the capital cost of civil structures, including the civil portion of pump stations
4% of the electrical and mechanical installation cost of a pump station

A rough weighted estimate is that approximately 2% of the replacement value of the DWS infrastructure value should be spent on maintenance annually.

The repair and maintenance costs by the Water Trading Entity amounted to 2.13% of total infrastructure assets balance for the 2022/2023 financial year. It should be noted that the DWS is addressing the Auditor General’s findings which identified some of the drawbacks in relation to asset management:

AG findings	DWS actions to mitigate
There is no maintenance policy in place to guide the maintenance of infrastructure assets	The DWS has a maintenance policy which was developed and approved in 2008.
Asset management plan is outdated and was last updated in 2018	DWS is in the process of preparing a tender to appoint professional service providers to assist with the following: To update and improve the Asset Management Plans. To update and improve the Scheme Reports. To ensure that Operations & Maintenance manuals are available for all DWS dams and associated infrastructure. To undertake a condition assessment of critical installations regarding mechanical, electrical, and civil infrastructure maintenance.
Maintenance plan is not complete and does not make reference to the asset number in the infrastructure asset register. In addition, it was not in line with Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA).
Poor performance of contractors not identified in a timely manner.	Improved internal capacity will enable better oversight and monitoring of the performance of internal and external contractors involved in operation and maintenance.
Poor oversight and monitoring by the department	Improved internal capacity will enable better oversight and monitoring of the performance of internal and external contractors involved in operation and maintenance.
Poor project management
Delays in the procurement process both for appointing contractors and for procurement of the some materials	DWS has developed a new infrastructure procurement policy and strategy to improve the situation.

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06 March 2024 - NW310

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, in light of the underway construction of a chrome wash plant on Portion 17 of the farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ in Rustenburg, North West, he will advise if a water use licence was applied for on the specified land for the running of a chrome wash plant; if not, (a) what action will his department take to prevent the illegal use of water on the land and (b) on what date does he envisage his department taking this action?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation has No Water Use Licence Application (WULA) for chrome wash plant in Remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ.

(a) An investigation was conducted on 26 February 2024 on the remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ in Rustenburg. No water uses were observed on remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336JQ.

(b) No enforcement action will be taken for now; as there were no water uses that required authorisation in terms of the National Water Act, 1998. The Department will conduct further follow-up inspection to ascertain compliance to the National Water Act, 1998.

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06 March 2024 - NW177

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)With reference to his reply to question 3475 on 8 November 2023, in which he confirmed that no water use license has been applied for and/or granted for the Serendipity Truck Wash situated on Portion 150 of the Farm Buffelshoek 468JQ, (a) what action will he take to ensure that the continued illegal use of the scarce water resource is stopped and (b) on date will the specified action be taken; (2) considering that no other licenses have been issued to the company as there were no other applications that were received by his department from the company on the specified property for the discharge of water containing waste as required by section 21(f) of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, (a) what action will he take against the company for the continued discharge of water from the truck wash containing waste into the local water course and (b) on what date will the specified action be taken?

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1(a) Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) received a pre-application enquiry from Serendipity Truck Wash (Pty) Ltd dated 27 November 2023 for a truck wash with water from boreholes and wastewater generated, collected or stored in a pit within Portion 150 of the Farm Buffelshoek 468JQ. The Department is still assessing the submitted file.

(b) A notice of intention to issue a directive was issued to Serendipity Truck Wash Pty Ltd for engaging in water use without authorisation. The Department received representation to the notice issued from Serendipity Car Wash Pty Ltd, and the Department is in the process of assessing and responding to the representation submitted.

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29 February 2024 - NW205

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to his address to residents in Verulam, Phoenix and oThongathi, north of Durban on 5 February 2024, what prompted his decision to advise the 64 municipalities whose water provision services have collapsed to outsource water provision to external service providers?

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The Water Services Act distinguishes between the Water Service Authority (WSA) and Water Service Provider (WSP) functions at municipal level. Only a municipality can be allocated the power and function for the WSA function in terms of the Municipal Structures Act. The WSA function is the primary Constitutional role of municipalities with regard to water and sanitation services.

The key role of the WSA is to ensure that the WSP provides services which meet minimum norms and standards, and to deliver on the legislative and executive functions such as promulgation of by-laws, approval of integrated plans and budgets and approval and regulation of service delivery mechanisms. Very few municipalities are implementing their WSA function as envisaged in the Act.

The Water Services Act, read together with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act provides that a WSA can approve any legal entity (municipality, municipal entity, another municipality, CBO, NGO, organ of state, private company, or water board) to function as a WSP in the municipality. However, almost all municipalities are currently both WSA and WSP (they have approved themselves as the sole WSP). The Water Services Act requires municipalities to manage and account for their WSA and WSP roles separately – but very few municipalities are doing this.

There is evidence that water services delivery performance shows an alarming declining trend, as illustrated by the Department’s Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop regulatory reports. Further, the recent cholera outbreak highlights the risks associated with allowing the trend to continue unabated. Many municipalities are in a vicious circle of decline with regard to their water and sanitation services. The main elements of this vicious circle are poor and declining services; reducing payment for services; poor governance, poor management and under- investment.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities, and the Minister has been meeting with Mayors and agreeing on action plans to address issues. The DWS assists with its grants where possible and monitors and supports the municipalities with implementation of the action plans. Notwithstanding the above, municipal water and sanitation services continue to generally deteriorate. To break the vicious circle, it is necessary to ensure that water services are provided by professionally managed, capable, efficient and financially viable institutions.

On 18 and 19 January 2024, Minister Mchunu had a two-day Summit with all the water services authorities in the country, to discuss the results of the Drop reports. The drop reports found that, of the 144 water services authorities in the country, 67 had drinking water or wastewater systems in a critically bad state of performance. One of the resolutions of the Summit is that this group of water services authorities should initiate processes in terms of Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act to review their Water Service Provider arrangements and to consider alternatives for more effective water service provision.

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29 February 2024 - NW53

Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether he has taken any steps about the prevalence of pit toilets still being used by the residents in Wasbank, Ward 1, Endumeni Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what time frames has he put in place to completely eradicate pit toilets in Wasbank?

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The Endumeni Local Municipality, Ward 1 is made up of rural areas and a town called Wasbank. The town consists of a fully functional water supply and flush toilet systems inside the dwellings. The town does not have a conventional Wastewater Treatment Works but consists of conservancy tanks / septic tanks that are emptied by the municipality when full.

The uMzinyathi District Municipality is currently implementing the Endumeni Sanitation Project in the rural areas of Ibusi, Thelaphi, and Ruigterfontein. The project is intended to eradicate the sanitation backlogs in Endumeni Local Municipality Ward 1. The Endumeni Sanitation Project commenced on 08 March 2023 and is targeted for completion on 08 March 2024.

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29 February 2024 - NW15

Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Considering that the Blue Drop report showed that water supply systems across the Republic need an additional 400 qualified persons, consisting of 203 technical staff and 197 scientists, what plans has his department put in place to create internships emanating from the critical vacancies?

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The shortfall referenced in the Drop Reports are shortages in technical skills at municipal level and it may be that the posts are filled but the staff involved are not appropriately qualified or registered. It is important to note that as much as half of the current shortage of process controllers could be addressed by training of existing staff to enable certification, rather than hiring new staff. The personnel issues are identified as one of the underlying main causes of poor performance in terms of the drop reports.

During the recent Summit held on 18 and 19 Jan 2024, this aspect was raised, and it was clear that there is a direct correlation between performance and availability of skills. The Summit was also attended by of the Energy & Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the Water Service Institutions of South Africa and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) which all assist in the development of the necessary skills required in the Water Services Sector. These institutions all presented initiatives to assist municipalities to address some of the aspects around skills and capacity. The Department of Water Sanitation has also requested EWSETA to provide funding for training of process controllers (water and waste treatment works).

National government cannot legally hire staff or interns on behalf of municipalities. Therefore, the municipal leadership must prioritise the filling of positions with appropriately qualified staff and budget for this from revenue.

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29 February 2024 - NW178

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether any water use licenses have been issued to the chrome wash plants that are being operated on portions 30, 31 and 32 of the Farm Waterval 306 JQ situated in Rustenburg and owned respectively by certain persons (names and details furnished); if not, what are the reasons that the chrome wash operations are allowed to operate; if so, on what date were they issued in each case; (2) (a) what actions will be taken against the (i) property owners and (ii) operators of the chrome wash plants and (b) on what date will the actions be taken?

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Reply:

According to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) records, there is no water use authorisations that have been issued for water use activities associated with the chrome wash plants located on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ in Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West.

The DWS has taken steps to address the alleged unlawful development of a chrome wash plants on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ. The DWS in its regulatory role, has taken the following actions:

Site investigation was conducted on 19 February 2024 on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ.
The DWS is in the process of issuing a Notice of Intention to issue a Directive in terms of National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to the companies and the property owners responsible for the unlawful water use through the development of chrome wash plants located on Portions 30, 31 and 32 of Farm Waterval 306 JQ.

Further administrative actions to be taken will be guided by the response to be received from the Chrome wash plant owners. Should the owners of these chrome wash plants fail to comply with the prescripts of the Notices issued, the DWS will proceed with further enforcement actions.

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29 February 2024 - NW146

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, with reference to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments where his department has laid criminal charges regarding noncompliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (i) in the 2022-23 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2023; including the status of each case in terms of the (aa) verdicts, (bb) pleas and (cc) fines in each case?

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Table one (1) and two (2) below provides criminal cases opened by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) during the 2022/23 financial year and from 1 April 2023 to date, respectively. The tables include the names of local and provincial governments charged for non-compliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 and the status of the criminal cases verdicts, pleas, and fines.

Table 1: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023

No	Assignment Level	Sector (a)(b)	DWS ECMS Case ID	SAPS CAS Number	Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title)	(aa)(bb)(cc)
1	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	31011	207/02/2023	Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
2	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	30575	185/11/2022	Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo	The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
3	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	29187	327/04/2022	Steelpoort Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Steelpoort: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation.
4	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	29179	CAS 333/10/2022	Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants	A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet.
5	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	29178	CAS 72/08/2022	Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation.
6	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24851	25/10/2022	Emakhazeni Local Municipality Belfast Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation.
7	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	24778	203/10/2022	Metz Dam, LP Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sekororo: Olifants	Investigation concluded and the case docket referred to NPA for decision.
8	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24702	CAS 24/10/2022 and CAS 665/08/2020	Emalahleni Local Municipality-Thubelihle Waste treatment Works, Emalahleni Local municipality: Olifants	A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet. Furthermore, The Department has also initiated administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. The Department is also considering obtaining a court interdict against Emalahleni Local Municipality for non-compliances at Rietspruit WWTW, Riverview WWTW, Thubelihle WWTW Kriel WWTW. The Department has already consulted with a Counsel regarding the court interdict.
9	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	19178	123/02/2023	Khutsong, Kokosi, Wedela & Welverdiend Waste Water Treatment Works, Merafong Local Municipality: Vaal	No improvement at the works as spillages persist. Criminal case was opened in February 2023. Criminal investigations are underway. Environmental Management Inspector collected the Case Docket from SAPS on 09 May 2023 for further investigations
10	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	16662	344/10/2022	City of Tshwane Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works: Limpopo	The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
11	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	16489	264/10/2022	Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.

Table 2: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2023 to date.

No	Assignment Level	Sector (a)(b)	DWS ECMS Case ID	SAPS CAS Number	Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title)	(aa)(bb)(cc)
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	31178	CAS 53/08/2023 & 54/08/2023	Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange	The criminal investigation is underway.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	30558	CAS 139/11/2023	Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants	Previous case CAS 327/04/2022 Burgersfort was reinstated and is awaiting prosecutor decision. New matter will be investigated.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	30416	CAS 419/11/2023	Maluti-A-Phofung Loca Municipality-Phuthaditjhaba: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	29226	CAS 263/11/2023	Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants	A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24974	388/11/2023	Tshiame WWTWs, Maluti-A-Phofong, Tshiame WWTWs: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24874	CAS 136/11/2023	Motetema WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Motetema WWTW: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24873	CAS 121/11/2023	Groblersdal WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Groblersdal WWTW: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24811	CAS 190/11/2023	Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants	The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24801	CAS 50/11/2023	Kestell WWTW under Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Kestell WWTW: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24738	CAS 389/11/2023	Harrismith Wastewater Treatment Works, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	24389		Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works, Mafube Local Municipality, Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	22928	CAS 88/11/2023	Elliot collector system, Chris Hani District Municipality, Elliot: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Investigation underway. Administrative action has also been taken against the Municipality.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	21230	CAS 127/01/2024	Namahadi WWTW, Mafube Local Municipality, Namahadi WWTW: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	North-West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	21127	CAS 76/08/2023	Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	20336	CAS 59/05/2023	Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo	The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	19447	CAS 151/11/2023	Ephraem Mogale LM Marble Hall WWTW: Olifants	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	19220	CAS 229/11/2023	Modimolle Mookgophong LM: Modimolle Town Sewage Overflow from Manholes, Modimolle Mookgophong Local Municipality, Unknown: Limpopo	The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	19052	CAS 12/12/2023	Alice Pump Stations, Amathole District Municipality, Raymond Mhlaba LM: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma	Investigation underway. Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	19031	CAS 127/09/2023	Johannesburg Water - Zandspruit Sewage Pumpstation, Mr N. Mukwevho: Limpopo	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	17630	CAS 93/01/2024	Villiers Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Mafube Local Municipality: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	17213	CAS 404/10/2023	Malamulele Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe DM: Olifants	A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision.
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	17107	TBC	Tweeling Waste Water Treatment Works: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	16801	CAS 100/11/2023	Bloemhof WWTW, Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality, Bloemhof: Vaal	The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	16502	CAS 112/08/2023	Thabazimbi Waste Water Treatment Works, Thabazimbi Local Municipality, Portion 5 of the farm Donkerpoort 344 KQ: Limpopo	The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	14599	CAS 45/09/2023	Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	14561	CAS 116/09/2023	Lindley WWTW, Nketoana Local Municipality, -: Orange	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 55/10/2023	Ekurhuleni Municipality: Olfiantsfontein WWTW Crocodile West/ Marico	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 139/11/2023	Sekhukhume District: Moganyaka Olifants	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 139/11/2023	Sekhukhume District Municipality: Burgersfort Olifants	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 108/08/2023	Hlelo Lunathi: Hendrina Olifants	Case reopened due to recommendation of Public Prosecutor
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 10/10/2023	Mopani District Municipality: Hoedspruit Network & WWTW Olifants	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP		CAS 404/10/2023	Mopani District Municipality: Giyani WWTW Levuvu/ Letaba	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 230/07/2023	Lephalale Local Municipality: Paarl WWTW	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		CAS 62/7/2023 423/7/2023	City of Johannesburg Metro: Bushkoppies and Goudkoppies WWTW Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]		TBC	Fezile Dabi DM / Ngwathe LM: Koppies WWTW Vaal	Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality.

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29 February 2024 - NW145

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments that have been issued with (i) Notices of Intention to issue a directive and (ii) directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation, in terms of its regulatory role, issues notices of Intention to issue a directive and directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Tables 1(a) and 2(b) below provide a list of issued (i) Notices of Intention to issue a Directive and (ii) Directives (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023.

Table: 1(a): Notices issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)

No	List of names on Notices issued
	Responsible Office (Water Management Area)	(a)&(b) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester, Breede Valley Municipality, Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester: Breede/Gouritz
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Clanwilliam wwtw, Cederberg Municipality, Clanwilliam wwtw: Berg/Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Vredesvallei Wastewater Treatment Works Kai! Garib Local Municipality, Riemvasmaak: Orange
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Malfunctioning Pump Station, George Municipality, Eden Pump Station: Breede/Gouritz
	North West Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Thaba Tshwane Voortrekkerhoogte,, Department of Defence Force , Pretoria town and townlands 351JR: Limpopo
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Kenton on Sea, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Keanton on Sea WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Glen Grey Hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Lady Frere: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Ms MM Mathebela, Weltevreden Water Treatment Works: Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Noupoort WWTW, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Unknown: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Loeriesfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Loeriesfontein Farm: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Calvinia Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Calvinia Farm: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage overflow near Pine Ridge new RDP houses, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort 283 JS: Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Victoria West Oxidation Ponds, Ubuntu Local Municipality, Ubuntu LM: Vaal
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds, Tokologo Local Municipality, Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds: Orange
	North-West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Zinniaville Estate (service delivery, water supply and sewage leak complaints), Rustenburg Local Municipality, Zinneaville Estate in Rustenburg: Limpopo
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Breede Valley Local Government, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville: Breede/Gouritz
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Norvalspont Wastewater Treatment Plant., Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Dapperfontein, Farm number 79, Portion 53: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Willowvale Hospital WWTW, Dr. Wagner, Willowvale Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Carolusberg Wastewater Treatment Works, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Carolusberg: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Springbok WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Springbok: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Port Nolloth WWTW, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Farm Port Nolloth: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Concordia WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Concordia: Orange
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Portion 17 of Farm Klip Heuwel 410, Mr. Thinus Kershoff, Amandel Plaas: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	De Doorns Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Breede Valley Municipality, Erf Number: RE/799: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Villiersdorp Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Theewaterskloof Municipality, Portion 7 of the farm Radyn No. 24: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works, Langeberg Municipality, ERF Number: RE/2: Breede/Gouritz
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street, Mopani District Municipality, Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street: Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Afrimat - Demaneng (Pty) Ltd, Katarien Deysel (Ops Manager - Diro Mine), Rust en Vrede, Portion 1 of Farm Mashwening 557: Vaal
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Molengroff Pump Station, Mopani District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Leeuwfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Flag Boshielo WTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municip, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emalahleni local municipality, Mr Sizwe Mayisela, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dullstroom WWTWS, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Siyanqoba RDP Housing Settlement, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Bronkhorspruit Sewer Pipeline next to Godrich Flour Mill, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorspruit Pipeline Next to Godriich Four Mill: Olifants
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Oil Stench around Lindo Park, Kiner Park and Koedespoort, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Derdepoort 327 JR: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Kiewiet Street, Komati, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Komati: Olifants
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Laingvile WWTW (Sewage Overflow), Saldanha Bay LM, St Helena Bay: Berg/Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, : Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sol Plaatje LM Overflowing Manhole on 72 Study Street in Kimberley , Sol Plaatje Local Municipality , Fabricia: Vaal
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Carnarvon WWTW, Kareeberg Municipality, Carnarvon 353: Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Tsolo, Eskom CNS, Eskom, Tsolo, Eskom CNS: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Williston WWTW, Karoo Hoogland LM, Williston Farm: Orange
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Stree, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Orange
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dipaleseng Local municipality, Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW: Vaal
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Bergsig WWTW, Nama Khoi , Bergsig: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sekhukhune sewer network, Sekhukhune DM, Oosthuizen vervoer: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emakhazeni Local Municipality 34 Rotterdam Street, Municipal Manager, Unknown: Inkomati_Usuthu
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Oranjeville Manhole overflowing into Vaal Dam), Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Victor kanye local municipality-Manhole next to willow brook shopping centre, Victor kanye local municipality, manhole overflow next to willow brook shopping centre: Olifants
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Hankey Waste Water Treatment Works, Kouga Local Municipality, Jeffery's Bay: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Perdekop Wastewater Treatment Works, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Kathu WWTW, Gamagara LM, John Taolo Gaetsewe DM: Vaal
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Siloam Wastewater treatment works, , : Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Hlanganani Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) , Vhembe District Municipality TS Ndou, Nwaridi River: Limpopo
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW, , : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Makana LM - Rini WWTW, Makana Local Municipality, Portion 8 of Tempe: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Port Alfred WWTW, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Port Alfred WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma

Table: 1(b): Directives issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)

No	List of Names on Issued Directives
	Responsible Office (Water Management Area)	(a)&(b) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emalahleni Local Municipality_Siyabonga Sewer Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emalahleni Local Municipality_Klarinet Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Klipspruit WWTW, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Bulpan : Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo
	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Nompumelelo hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Nompumelelo Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	KLIP RIVER POLLUTION, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Klip River: Vaal
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sky City, Cosmpolitan, E RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 2, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58 OF THE FARM RIETSPRUIT 152 I.R waterval: Vaal
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage flowing from 8 Spekboom Street in Lephalale, Lephalale Local Municipality, Onverwacht 503 LQ: Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Ledibeng Eco Estate Manhole, Ledibeng eco estate, Ledibeng Eco Estate: Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Campbell package plant, Vhembe district Municipality, Campbell Township: Limpopo
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Goudkoppies WWTW, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, Goudkoppies WWTW: Vaal
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Grootvlei WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Grootvlei WWTW: Vaal
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Pollution of Kliprivier at R59 bridge Eikenhof (White Foam), Unknown, Zwartkop JES 143 IR: Vaal
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thohoyandou WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, All Pump Stations: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Cypress Sewer Pump Station (Sewage overflow), Emalahleni LM, Tambotie Street Kriel WWTW: Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Biaba ponds Nzhelele, Vhembe Municipality, Biaba ponds Nzhelele: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	MARBLEHALL WWTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, MARBLEHALL WWTW: Olifants
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Vilakazi Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Kriel -Ganala Waste Water Treatment Works, Emalahleni Municipality, Ganala Kriel WWTW: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Clewer Sewage Spillages, Emalahleni LM, Brugspruit: Olifants
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mazista Package Plant, Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality - Mr RJ Mogale, Farm 86: Limpopo
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Davel Wastewater Treatment Works, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Davel WWTW: Vaal
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Kai! Garib Municipality - Rooiberg Dam, Kai! Garib Municipality, : Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Middleburg WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Amersfoort Waste Water Treatment Works, Dr Pixley Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Vaal
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Lady Frere Main Pump Station, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Tweeling waste water treament works : Vaal
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS : Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Vleifontein Oxidation Ponds, Acting Technical Manager E.F Chauke, Vhembe District Municipality: Limpopo
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Wesselsbron and Monyakeng Sewage Spillage, Nala LM, Monyakeng: Vaal
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Elliotdale Waste Water Treatment Works: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma

Table: 2(a): Notices issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)

No	List of names on Notices issued
	Responsible Office (Water Management Area)	(a)&(b) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Nkomazi Local Municipality: Malelane Extension 8 Township, Mr. Xolani Timothy Mabila, Malelane Extension 8 Township: Inkomati_Usuthu
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Stellenbosch waste water treatment works, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch wwtw: Berg/Olifants
	North West Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Construction of Mayibuye Primary School on a wetland, Gauteng Department of Education, Erf 2326 Commercia Extension 34 Township Tembisa: Limpopo
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Knysna Knysna Municipality Main Sewer Line, Knysna Local Municipality, Erf 3503 (Rem), Knysna: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Albertinia Watewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Erf RE/2, Riversdale: Breede/Gouritz
	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Henley Dam, Umgeni Water, Farm Zwaartkop Bantu Location 4669 Subdivision 12, Piietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mopani District Municipality Raptors View Wildlife Estate Pump station, Mopani District Municipality, To be confirmed: Olifants
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron (CAS 53/082023, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam: Breede/Gouritz
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Rietbron WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Rietbron: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Gauteng Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dam with a Safety Risk Willem Brummer Dam, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Spitzkop 276 IS: Vaal
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mashaeng Wastewater Treatment Works, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Remainder of Groenfontein 881: Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Cookhouse WWTW, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, Great Fish River (Somerset East): Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Umgeni Water board, Umgeni Water Board, Pietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Venterstad Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Barkly East: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality - Leslie, Leandra, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, TRichardt: Olifants
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW , Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution, Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz
	Free State Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Green Drop score less than 30% Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Green Drop score less than 30% Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality, Dordrecht: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Koppies: Vaal
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality, Mangaung : Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality, Green Drop score less than 30%: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works, Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Tecroveer (Pty) (Ltd), Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater treatment plant: Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works, Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mothotlung Wastewater Treatment Works, Madibeng Local Municipality, Farm Hoeksfontein 247IQ/4: Limpopo
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Woodbridge island Koeberg pump station Milnerton, City of Cape town, Woodbridge Island Milbnerto Koeberg pump station: Berg/Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver : Berg/Olifants
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Winburg Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Zonderwater Correctional Services, Zonderwater Correctional Services: Olifants
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dr Beyers Naude LM - Steytlerville WWTW, Unknown, Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dr Beyers Naude LM - Willowmore WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude LM,: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Street, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Vaal
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Vuwani Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Green Drop score less than 30% Hoopstad WWTW, Tswelopele Local Municipality, Tswelopele: Vaal
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma

Table: 2(b): Directives issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)

No	List of Names on Issued Directives
	Responsible Office (Water Management Area)	(a)&(b) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal
	Inkomati/Usuthu CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu
	Inkomati/Usuthu CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage overflow at Phoswa Pump Station, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Fish Kill at Setumo Dam near Mahikeng , Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Molopo River: Vaal
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants
	Northern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Giyani WWTW, Mopani District Municipality, Giyani: Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mokopane WWTW, Mogalakwena Municipality, Mokopane WWTW: Limpopo
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Drakenisg Military Base WWTW, Department of Public Works, Limpopo, Drakensig, Hoedspruit: Olifants
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Amathole District Municipality-Bedford WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Nthabiseng Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mankweng WWTW: Limpopo
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mhinga WWTW/ Oxidation ponds: Limpopo
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Setsoto Local Municipality, -, Clocolan WWTW: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thaba Nchu WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Moroka, Stationview, Bultfontein and Seroalo Pump Stations: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Oviston Wastewater Treatment Plant, Joe Gqabi Municipality, Barkly East: Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Amalinda Central WWTW, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amalinda Central WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma

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26 February 2024 - NW93

Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)What is the average amount of water that Umgeni Water has provided to the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality over the past 12 months, (2) whether the entity has challenges in providing the required amount of water to the municipality; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the challenges?

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Reply:

1. The average amount of water provided by uMngeni-uThukela Water to the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is summarised in the table below:

Month	Targeted Volume in kl/day	No. of days	Monthly Target in kl	Actual Supplied Volume in kl	Monthly Variance in kl
January	1 105 000	28	30,940,000	32,126,382	1,186,382
February	1 105 000	31	34,472,000	34,255,000	-217,000
March	1 105 000	28	31,136,000	32,126,382	990,382
April	1 105 000	31	34,472,000	34,255,000	-217,000
May	1 105 000	30	33,360,000	33,150,000	-210,000
June	1 105 000	36**	40,032,000	39,780,000	-252,000
July	1 011 000#	25	25,275,000	28,225,771	2, 950, 771
August	1 011 000#	31	31,341,000	34,769,031	3,428,031
September	1 011 000#	31	31,341,000	34, 971,532	3,630,532
October	1 011 000#	30	30,330,000	33,567,957	3,237,957
November	1 011 000#	31	31,341,000	34,799,924	3,458,924
December	1 011 000#	33*	33,363,000	38,019,751	4,656,751
TOTAL			387,403,000	410,046,730	22,643,730

*Mid-term: meter reading done at month end

**Financial Year End: meter reading done at month end

#Targeted volume for the 2023/2024 financial year reduced in order to ensure compliance with the raw water abstraction license.

2. uMngeni-uThukela Water has been able to provide eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality with the required volume of water as stipulated in the Bulk Supply Agreement. However, there were four months wherein the actual volumes supplied were slightly below the targeted volumes.

During the year 2023, uMngeni-uThukela Water supplied eThekwini Metro with 410, 046, 730 kl which was 22, 643, 730 kl above the targeted supply volumes.

During the course of 2023, uMngeni-uThukela Water carried out planned maintenance as detailed in the table in Annexure A below:

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ANNEXURE A

No	Details of Shutdown	Planned Date & Duration	Actual Completion Date
1.	Reservoir 3, Roof Rehabilitation. Floor & wall lining and installation	07 August 2019 (39 Months)	10 January 2023
2.	Maphephetheni Works & Inanda Dam Pumping Main 700mm dia. Butterfly Valve Installation	08 February 2023 (12 Hours)	08 February 2023
3.	Aqueduct 1 and 2 Rehabilitation following the April 2022 floods.	28 June 2022 (12 Months)	30 June 2023
4.	Avondale Pump Station Replacement of the Inlet Control Valve	03 March 2023 (8 Hours)	03 March 2023
5.	Hazelmere Works Installation of the Inlet Control Valve	31 March 2023 (24 Hours)	01 April 2023
6.	Verulam Pump Repairs	05 June 2023 (24 Hours)	05 June 2023
7.	Toti System Reservoir 1 Outlet valve replacement & PDT’s	24 May 2023 (12 Hours)	24 May 2023
8.	Northdene Pump Station: Installation of 700mm diameter steel	22 May 2023 (9 Hours)	22 May 2023
9.	Nagle Dam – New Intake Repairs	21 July 2023 (12 Hours)	21 July 2023
10.	Maphephetheni – Inlet Control Valve Repair	11 July 2023 (12 Hours)	11 July 2023
11.	Maphephetheni – Aqueduct 2 Isolation for penstock installation tunnel 6 - 7	11 July 2023 (12 Hours)	11 July 2023
12.	Maphephetheni – Aqueduct 2 Isolation for penstock installation tunnel 8	21 July 2023 (12 Hours)	21 July 2023
13.	La Mercy Pump Repairs	10 August 2023 (12 Hours)	10 August 2023
14.	357 Pipeline Relocation DN1400 tie-in	20 September 2023 (63 Hours)	23 September 2023
15.	257 Pipeline Relocation: DN 1000 tie-ins at Fairview Road	28 September 2023 (60 hours)	30 September 2023
16.	Northern Aqueduct – Replacement of Air Valves	22 September 2023 (9 hours)	22 September 2023
17.	Installation of the Isolation Plate on Aqueduct 2 at the Head of Works Durban Heights WW	04 October 2023 (24 Hours)	05 October 2023
18.	Removal of an Isolation Plate on Aqueduct 2 at the Head of Works Durban Heights WW.	21 November 2023 (18 Hours)	21 November 2023
19.	Wiggins HLPS Repair of the Cooling Water Pump System.	24 October 2023 (8 hours)	24 October 2023
20.	357 Pipeline Relocation DN1400 tie-in	18 October 2023 (60 hours)	18 October 2023
21.	257 Pipeline Relocation DN 1400 tie-in	25 October 2023 (60 hours)	27 October 2023
22.	Relocation of DN 700, 54 Pipeline and tie-in to the existing pipeline along the N3 Durban route at Ashburton Interchange for SANRAL to complete the Construction of N3 Road.	14 November 2023 (72 hours)	17 November 2023
23.	Northern Aqueduct – Replacement of Air Valves	05 October 2023 (9 hours)	05 October 2023

26 February 2024 - NW84

Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, wherein he mentioned that, from 1 April 2023 to date, 23 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive and five Directives were issued to non-compliant government spheres, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the (a) local, (b) provincial and (c) national government spheres and entities that the Directives were issued to; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The response provided by the Department regarding NA 3359 indicated that “From 1 April 2023 to date, the Department had issued 22 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive and 5 Directives in response to identified contraventions related to the requirements stipulated under Section 19(3) and 22 of the National Water Act”.

The tables below provide details of 22 entities that have been issued Notices of Intention to Issue Directives, as well as 5 Directives issued to compel responsible entities to take remedial action aimed at ceasing, containing, and remedying the effects of pollution, among other objectives.

Table: 1

No	List of names on Notices issued
	Responsible Office	(a)(b)&(c) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam: Breede/Gouritz
	KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Umgeni Water board, Umgeni Water Board, Pietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Venterstad Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Barkly East: Orange
	Breede/Gouritz CMA	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution, Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz
	Free State Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality, Dordrecht: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Koppies: Vaal
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality, Mangaung: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works, Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants
	Limpopo Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works, Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Mothotlung Wastewater Treatment Work, Madibeng Local Municipality, Farm Hoeksfontein 247IQ/4: Limpopo
	Western Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver: Berg/Olifants
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Government [National/Prov]	Zonderwater Correctional Services, Zonderwater Correctional Services: Olifants
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Hoopstad WWTW, Tswelopele Local Municipality, Tswelopele: Vaal
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Steynsrus WWTW, Moqhaka Local Municipality, Steynsrus: Orange

Table: 2

No	List of names on Directives issued
	Responsible Office	(a)(b)&(c) Government Sphere	Facility Name
	Mpumalanga Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants
	North West Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Thaba Nchu WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Moroka, Stationview, Bultfontein and Seroalo Pump Stations: Orange
	Free State Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Oviston Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi Municipality, Barkly East: Orange
	Eastern Cape Regional Office	Local Government [WSA/WSP]	Amalinda Central WWTW, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amalinda Central WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma

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14 December 2023 - NW3869

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Given that the residents of Warrenton in the Northern Cape have endured eight months without running water and that the apparent lack of response from the Magareng Local Municipality raises concerns, furthermore noting that the community is grappling with ongoing challenges related to water scarcity, what has he found to be the current state of water supply in Warrenton?

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Reply:

The Magareng Local Municipality reported that it is implementing three short- and medium term initiatives to address water supply challenges in Warrenton and surrounding areas, summarized as follows:

Water tankering was implemented as a temporary measure to ensure continuous water supply to the communities until water supply was restored in November 2023. However, the municipality still has two trucks operating across the town of Warrenton on an ad hoc basis.

The municipality appointed a service provider to inspect and repair the damaged bulk pipeline that transfers water from the Water Treatment Works through the Vaal River to the town of Warrenton. Inconsistencies in the river levels resulted in delays to the completion of the repairs to the pipeline. Repairs resumed on 08 August 2023 and the project was completed and water provision restored for the whole of Warrenton in November 2023. The project was funded by the municipality for R1 169 594,71.

However, it should be noted that the Magareng Municipality is operating old infrastructure such as asbestos pipelines (major component of distribution network), thus over and above the damage to the pipeline there have been challenges impeding adequate supply of water to residents. For example, as indicated the distribution network was not operational for 8 months, this automatically resulted that the asbestos cement pipes had dried up (become brittle), once water was restored, the pressure build-up in pipes resulted in major leakage problems due to asbestos pipes are bursting. The leakages affect pressure variation in the network in this way water supply becomes problematic during peak hours.

The construction of the bulk water pipeline on the old N18 Margrieta Prinsloo bridge is a long term and most sustainable solution to resolve the water supply challenges in the municipality. The cost to completion for the remaining works is estimated at R5 145 435. Construction of the remaining portion of the project commenced in April 2023. The project is 90% complete. The planned completion was initially August 2023, however during the restoration there were various challenges that occurred such as increased leakages of the asbestos pipes and major valves components having rusted and breaking off. The team revised the strategy to include reconstruction of valve chambers and leakage repairs as part of the bulk water pipeline as this restricted the functionality of the whole bulk water pipeline. As a result, the completion date has been moved to December 2023. The expenditure to date is R2 380 622,38 against the R5 145 435.

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14 December 2023 - NW4111

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1) Whether, given the persistent challenges of dysfunctional wastewater systems, pollution of rivers, lack of clean drinking water and inadequate sanitation facilities that SA citizens face, he has found that the District Development Model (DDM) has been effective in addressing the specified challenges in both the national and local government sphere of government; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) What (a) are the specific examples of (i) successful and (ii) unsuccessful interventions of the DDM and (b) steps has he put in place to rectify the specified shortcomings to ensure the provision of the specified basic services to all citizens?

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Reply:

1. The District Development Model (DDM) promotes intergovernmental relations that enhance collaborative planning and implementation of local government programmes. Section 41(1) of the Constitution requires all spheres of government to cooperate with one another, support one another and foster friendly relations. Furthermore, in terms of section 154(1) of the Constitution, national and provincial governments, must support and strengthen the capacity of municipalities to perform their functions.

The DDM is informed by the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act 13 of 2005), which provides for coordinated and integrated alignment of developmental priorities between the three spheres of government. The DDM is integrated district-based approach to addressing service delivery challenges through, among others, localised procurement and job creation that promotes involvement of local communities. It calls for One District, One Plan, and One Budget. Plans are being developed in 52 districts to set out long term strategic framework that will guide the investment and service delivery. The One Plan being developed in each District captures all the necessary challenges, commitments, and resolutions service delivery challenges.

Water service delivery is classified as a functional area of concurrent national and provincial legislative competence in Schedule 4, Part B of the Constitution, 1996. This means that there are dimensions of water services that fall within the realm of both national and provincial governments. Therefore, co-operative governance on these matters is imperative. The DWS is collaborating with relevant national departments and municipalities towards alignment of projects and avoiding duplication which will maximise the resources available to address water services challenges, in line with the DDM. The advent of the DDM has made collaboration to be more effective and efficient as all the departments are being monitored by DDM Champions.

2. The Department has submitted all the key strategic water projects (under implementation and in planning stages) and budgetary allocations as part of the One Plans. These projects are monitored and reported to Steering Committees at each district. At this stage it is not possible to make a determination whether the DDM interventions have been successful or not but collaboration efforts between different role-players are progressing well.

To fast-track the provision of water and sanitation services, the Department provides financial support to municipalities, through conditional grants to develop infrastructure and address infrastructure backlogs. Approximately R153 billion has been set aside for the infrastructure investment over the next seven years (2030) as part of the SDG 6 drive to provide water to everyone by 2030. This includes the R105 billion which is aimed at ensuring water security for the country. Approximately 60% of national water resource infrastructure projects are funded by private sector as an initiative of the Department through Public Private Collaboration Agreements. The other additional R47,5 billion is earmarked for Water Services. This includes projects that will improve access to reliability of water supply and ultimately the SDG 6 targets by 2030

Fundamental reforms are required to arrest and turn around the decline in municipal water and sanitation services, including the following:

The Department will soon issue updated and more comprehensive national norms and standards for water and sanitation services for public comment.
The DWS will also publish a National Regulatory Dashboard showing compliance with national norms and standards as monitored and reported amongst others by Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop Results.
The DWS has gazetted the Water Services Amendment Bill for public comment. The current Act distinguishes between roles of Water Services Authority (WSA) and Water Services Provider (WSP) in municipalities. The Bill clarifies functions of WSAs and WSPs, including that billing and revenue collection for water is a WSP function.
The Amendment Bill introduces a compulsory operating license system for WSPs, to be managed by DWS as the national regulator. This will enable WSAs to ensure that WSPs have minimum competency, capability, and performance levels. The Bill will empower the Minister of Water and Sanitation to instruct a WSA to appoint a Water Services Provider that is licensed. The Bill will further provide for Minister to implement regulatory enforcement protocols (non-compliance notices, directives) for water services, and to make gross non-compliance an offence, similarly to the National Water Act.

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14 December 2023 - NW4112

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether, in light of the ongoing water access challenges in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape, there is a realistic prospect of rectifying these longstanding issues and ensure consistent access to water and sanitation for the people in the affected areas of the specified provinces and other areas experiencing water access disruptions, given that these problems have persisted for many years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has a constitutional responsibility to support municipalities to carry out their water and sanitation functions. Secondly, as the regulator of the water sector it is required to set regulatory rules, norms and standards for municipal water and sanitation services in terms of the National Water Act and the Water Services Act.

Whilst the government has made great strides to improve access to water services since 1994, the demand for water has continued to escalate due to economic growth, population growth, urbanization, inefficient use (including increasing physical losses in municipal distribution systems), degradation of wetlands and the impacts of climate change. Another contributing factor to the ongoing water access challenges in the water sector is the fragmented planning and implementation of projects.

The Ministry is in ongoing engagements with municipalities that have severe challenges with the delivery of water services in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces. In many of the most challenged municipalities, the DWS and municipal leadership have agreed on improvement plans which include the following:

DWS financial support in the form of Regional Bulk Infrastructure and Water Services Grants, technical advice and management support from DWS and water boards.
The development of 5-year reliability plans that seek to ensure that municipalities provide reliable water services 95% of the time. These plans will also assist municipalities in managing their assets coupled with shorter turnaround time to fix breakages.
Through the District Development Model, the Department is working with municipalities by assisting with integrated planning for water supply projects being funded through the DWS grants and the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG).
The Blue and Green drop audits are another mechanism that the Department has put in place to ensure reliable water services, and these audits are able to identify plants that need urgent action from the municipalities. Based on the reports from these audits, municipalities are expected to develop action plans and allocate budgets to attend to the issues identified during the audits.

Furthermore, there are Departmental projects that have been completed, are ongoing or still in planning stages in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo as indicated in Annexure A below. These projects will contribute towards improving access to reliable water supply, address water supply backlogs and increase the capacity of water supply systems to meet current and future water demands.

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WSA	Project Name	Implementing Agent	Area
LIMPOPO	Lepelle Northern Water Board
Vhembe DM & Mopani DM	NANDONI TO NSAMI REGIONAL BULK WATER SCHEME: Provision of Raw water pipeline from Nandoni to Nsami WTW, Provision of Clean Water Pipeline, Giyani Water Services, Upgrading on Nandoni WTW from 60Ml/day to 120Ml/day		Vhembe DM, Collins Chabane LM, Malamulele East (incl. Muswane & Mphambo). Mopani DM e.g. Giyani, Xikukwani and etc (55 villages_	Practical completion Nov 2023
Mopani DM	Giyani WTW Refurbishment (Phase 1) Giyani - Reticulation of 24 Villages (Phase 1)		Giyani, benefiting of 55 villages while Giyani (P1_ 24 Villages)	Jan 2023 to April 2024 (37 Contractors on-site)
Polokwane City & Capricon	OLIFANTSPOORT /EBENEZER WATER SUPPLY SCHEME Ebenezer/Olifants Bulk Water Scheme		Polokwane, Capricorn,	Aug 2023- Aug 2026
Masodi LM	MASODI WWTW - MLM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IVANPLATS PROPRIETARY LIMITED MINE -Masodi WWTW	Masodi LM		To complete by Dec 2023
Polokwane LM	Polokwane interventions	Polokwane LM	Polokwane, Seshego, Bloodriver and Perskebult	August 2023 - April 2025
Vhembe DM	MUSINA WATER SERVICES AUGMENTATION INTERVENTIONS: Transfer of water from Zimbabwe (medium term) Beitbridge-Musina Integrated Water Supply Scheme (BMIWSS).	DBSA/ DWS/ Lepelle Northern Water Board	Musina	Jan 2024-Jul 2026
Sekhukhune DM and Mogalakwena LM	DWS and Lebalelo Partnership Projects: The purpose of the Olifants River Water Resources Development Project Phase 2 (ORWRDP-2) is to develop the infrastructure required in the Middle Olifants River (in the areas of Sekhukhune and Mogalakwena Districts of Limpopo) to meet the water demands in the area. This Includes the building of 2 dams (De Hoop and Flag Bashilo dams), and the construction of bulk pipelines and pump stations as part of the conveyance system. De Hoop Dam Scheme to Polokwane _(Phase 1)_38 Flag Boshielo Phase 2 (96)	Lebalelo Water Users Association	Sekhukhune DM and Mogalakwena LM	Jan 2023- 2030
Sekhukhune DM	Moutse East Water Scheme_ A sub-scheme to receive water from Loskop Bulk water scheme_ through construction of storage and pumpstation	Sekhukhune DM	Moutse East Community	Aug 2022 – Sept 2025
EASTERN CAPE
NMMB	NOOITGEDAGT COEGA LOW LEVEL SUPPLY SCHEME (NCLLS) phase three entails the construction of a flash mixer, two flocculation channels and settling tanks, six new filters (increasing the capacity of the WTW’s with 70Ml/day to 210Ml/day)	Amatola Water	NMBM	Completed June 2023
NMMB	Lower Sundays River GWS:The works are inclusive of earthworks, canal realignment, servitude rehabilitation, etc. This project is of major importance to the water security of Nelson Mandela Bay	DWS	NMBM	Sep 2023 – Sep 2025
Mbizana	GREATER MBIZANA REGIONAL BULK WATER SCHEME (GMRBWS) & Repair of Ludeke Dam Upgrade Nomlacu Water Treatment Plant from 10 Mℓ/day to 20 Mℓ/day,.	uMgeni Water Board	Mbizana	July 2023- June 2024
Mnquma Municipality	NQAMAKHWE REGIONAL BULK WATER SCHEME; To provide bulk water infrastructure to supply approx 78,000 people in 120 rural villages (wards 13-20 of Mnquma Municipality) with domestic water	Amatola Water Board	Ngamakhwe, Butterworth, Centane	Construction. Completion by April 2024
Ndlambe LM	NDLAMBE BWS PROJECT PROGRESS: The construction and commissioning of the 5 Mℓ/day Port Alfred RO-plant and 16 Mℓ reservoir, including the brine sea outfall pipeline, the construction of 2Mℓ reservoirs in Cannon Rocks	Ndlambe LM	Ndlambe	Construction. Completion Dec 2024
Makana LM	The augmentation of the existing 10 Mℓ/day James Kleynhans WTW by the construction of an additional 10 Mℓ/day WTW to 20Ml/day, along with associated works required to meet the bulk potable water needs for the Bulk Water Supply	Amatola Water Board	Grahamstown + Makhanda	July 2023 - March 2024 (31 August 2023 Practical Completion)
Makana LM	Emergency Repair & refurbish pumpstation @ Howlsons Poort Dam and commission water to Waainek WTW. Provision of O + M for Makana LM for Waainek WTW	Amatola Water Board	Grahamstown + Makhanda	Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

14 December 2023 - NW3830

Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What was the total number of (a) rejected, (b) successful and (c) overall applications for water licences in the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19, (iii) 2019-20, (iv) 2020-21 and (v) 2021-22 financial years?

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Reply:

The table below provides details on number of applications for water authorization licenses handled by the Department of Water and Sanitation during the period 2017-2022:

Applications for water licences	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22	Total
a) Rejected	38	112	54	48	37	289
b) Successful	700	779	625	626	728	3548
c) Received	888	937	1023	998	940	4786

The Department did not manage to finalise all applications within the financial years in questions due to capacity challenges. The applications were carried over to the following financial years as indicated in the table below:

2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
150	46	344	324	175

The Department of Water and Sanitation, with the assistance of Operation Vulindlela has implemented measures to improve the turnaround times for processing of licences as follows:

The Organizational Structure of the Department was revised in September 2022 to cater for the establishment of sub-directorates solely focusing on the function of water use authorisation at provincial offices.
The Department has filled 100 out of the 120 new technical vacant positions within the sub-directorates that were established in 2022.
An in-house mandatory water use authorisation training programme has been developed and implemented from August 2022 to improve the skills of the officials involved in processing water use authorisation.
The Water Use Licence On-line platform (E-WULAAS) was enhanced to include a performance monitoring and escalation system that provides for an early warning system and escalation when the allocated days for officials within the authorisation value chain are exceeded.
New and revised documents aimed at minimising amendments (revised water use licence condition templates and WULA summary reports) were implemented.

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14 December 2023 - NW3868

Mohlala, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

How does he and/or his department intend to address the urgent challenges highlighted in the 2022 Green Drop report, which indicates that over 60% of wastewater treatment works in the Republic are classified as poor to critical, due to issues such as (a) overcapacity, (b) ageing infrastructure and (c) limited technical capacity?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation is implementing various support programmes and initiatives to strengthen local government in terms closing the gaps identified on the 2022 Green drop report.

The Department funds infrastructure interventions aimed at supporting Water Services Authorities in addressing the gaps identified in the 2022 Green drop reports. Before a project is approved for Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) funding it has to go through a comprehensive project planning process, culminating in an Implementation Readiness Study (IRS). The Department is currently finalising the RBIG project planning priority list for the 2023/2024 financial year. This prioritisation will be guided by the 2022 Green Drop report, where the most critical systems are prioritised for project planning, which will then ultimately lead to the unlocking of funds and implementation of projects addressing the most critical systems, as identified by the report. This is the biggest value add of the 2022 Green Drop report as it provides guidance for the Department’s infrastructure investment programme, targeting the Departments Grants towards the most critical infrastructure needs. Before the 2022 Green Drop report, the project planning prioritisation was not informed by such quantitative data.

This will address the issues raised around over-capacited and ageing municipal infrastructure. The comprehensive planning process will also address the limited technical capacity concerns, as the IRS process includes an operation and maintenance plan, highlighting both human and financial resource requirements to properly operate and maintain the proposed infrastructure, which is associated to a cost-reflective tariff, which the WSA must sign off and commit to fulfilling, before the project is implemented.

The Department provides technical capacity support to Water Services Authorities to address the gaps identified in the 2022 Green Drop report. DWS has applied for Process Controllers funding proposals for the Water and Wastewater Treatment plants at the Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA). Upon approval by EWSETA, an appropriate training will be implemented in order for Process controllers to comply with the required Water and Wastewater regulations.

Furthermore, DWS is collaborating with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is currently implementing year two of the Councillor training as guided by the 2021-2026 Five Year Councillor Development Strategy for Water and Sanitation Portfolios Councillors. Additionally, the Department has embarked on a programme of conducting training needs analysis that aims at identifying and closing the skills gap on the Wastewater Treatment Works Operation and Maintenance Teams. The programme was initiated to support the WSAs to establish and strengthen the inhouse Operation and Maintenance Teams to enable them to tackle maintenance problems as and when they occur without relying on outsourcing. The outcomes of the training needs analysis will inform the development of training programme.

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13 December 2023 - NW3557

Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What (a) specific steps of intervention have been taken by his department to ensure that the boreholes and/or borehole taps in the rural parts of the Eastern Cape have regular water supply and (b) monitoring mechanism is used to ensure that the companies that were appointed have delivered the services required in terms of the tender specifications?

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a) The Department of Water and Sanitation does not drill boreholes in local municipalities. However, the DWS provides funding for water supply projects to municipalities which may include boreholes that are meant to supplement surface water or are the main source of due to lack of surface water or droughts. Projects are implemented by municipalities through funding that is provided by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) or by municipalities themselves.

The Department of Water and Sanitation developed a Standard Operating Procedure for Groundwater Development for Communities Water Supply Projects (SOP). This SOP is specifically developed to ensure and enforce a common approach and a high standard for groundwater development for community water supply projects. This SOP is guiding the sector and practitioners to enable high standards throughout the exploration, development and monitoring of groundwater usage.

b) Where borehole projects are funded by the DWS, Water Services Authorities are appointed as the Implementing Agents, based on their capacity to implement the projects. Municipalities appoint contractors in accordance with their own Supply Chain Management processes. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s officials oversee project progress by conducting monthly meetings with municipalities and undertake site visits to verify work completed and provide monthly progress report on all funded projects. There are also quarterly performance assessments that are compliled by the DWS compiled and submitted to National Treasury.

13 December 2023 - NW4124

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

In light of the concerning findings in the 2023 Blue Drop Watch Report, indicating that 15% of the water supply systems in the Republic are in poor and/or critical condition, what specific measures and/or immediate steps has his department undertaken to (a) address the identified shortcomings and (b) improve water quality compliance across these systems?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is prioritising grant applications aimed at addressing water supply systems which are in poor or critical condition. The Department allocated infrastructure grants worth more than R14 billion for the 2023/24 financial year to municipalities.

The DWS, together with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), and Nation Treasury have developed an action plan aimed at municipalities which have wastewater and/or drinking water systems that scored less than 10% in the Green Drop and/or Blue Drop assessments (i.e. municipalities which are performing the worst in terms of their water quality and sanitation services).

This plan has been approved by Cabinet and presented to COGTA MINMEC. The Departments are working together to ensure that the plan is implemented to improve the status of water services. This includes:

Technical and engineering support and assistance
Capacity building and training
Financial management advice and support

The Department has issued non-compliance letters to water supply systems with poor drinking water quality compliance and in some cases these municipalities issued water advisory notices where the quality did not improve. Some of water services authorities have responded by indicating the actions taken, which includes procurement of laboratories services by the municipality in order to improve the situation. Despite all the support being provided to municipalities, the drop reports indicate that water services continue to decline. There are limitations to which national support programmes can turn around the decline at municipal level.

Fundamental reforms are required to arrest and turn around the decline in municipal water and sanitation services. The Department will soon issue updated and more comprehensive national norms and standards for water and sanitation services for public comment. The DWS will also publish a National Regulatory Dashboard showing compliance with national norms and standards as monitored and reported amongst others by Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop Results.

Furthermore, the DWS has gazetted the Water Services Amendment Bill for public comment. The current Act distinguishes between roles of Water Services Authority (WSA) and Water Services Provider (WSP) in municipalities. WSA is the part of the municipality that is responsible for ensuring that water services are provided according to national norms and standards (the local regulator) whilst WSP is the part of the municipality which is responsible for providing the service. The Bill clarifies functions of WSAs and WSPs, including that billing and revenue collection for water is a WSP function.

The Bill introduces a compulsory operating license system for WSPs, to be managed by DWS as the national regulator. This will enable WSAs to ensure that WSPs have minimum competency, capability, and performance levels. The Bill will empower the Minister of Water and Sanitation to instruct a WSA to appoint a Water Services Provider that is licensed. The Bill will further provide for Minister to implement regulatory enforcement protocols (non-compliance notices, directives) for water services, and to make gross non-compliance an offence, similarly to the National Water Act.

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13 December 2023 - NW4123

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether his department monitors the loss of water through leakages; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what specific initiatives and/or strategies are being implemented by his department to address the specified challenges to ensure a more sustainable and efficient water provision system given the alarming daily loss of 1,7 billion litres of water due to leakages and/or inefficiencies in the absence of preventative measures?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation does monitor the loss of water through leakages as reflected in the current No Drop 2023 report, released 5 December 2023.

The latest national water balance indicates a total System Input Volume (SIV) of 4 282.5 million m³/a. The National Non-Revenue Water is estimated at 1 988.5 million m³/a (46.4%) and the water losses is 1 744.7 million m³/a (40.7%). KwaZulu Natal has the highest NRW at 60.5% with Western Cape having the lowest at 27.6%. The national water use per capita is currently 218 ℓ/c/d, which is significantly above the international benchmark of 180 l/c/d. Gauteng has the highest per capita usage at 279 ℓ/c/d followed by Limpopo (197 l/c/d), then Free State (196 l/c/d), with the rest of the provinces at around 180 ℓ/c/d. Western Cape has the lowest water use at 164 l/c/d. The 2023 No Drop Report reflects that NRW has increased from 37% in 2014 to 47%, and water losses have increased from 28% in 2014 to 38%.

Initiatives and strategies being implemented by the DWS to address the specified challenges to ensure a more sustainable and efficient water provision system include the following:

The Department is continuously monitoring and analysing the progress made with the implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management and targets set during the updating of Reconciliation Strategies at Water Services Authority level, within the eight large water supply systems. All the relevant stakeholders meet twice a year to report progress on the implementation of various strategies which will ensure the sustainability of water resources.

DWS Minister and Deputy Ministers spend most of their time crisscrossing the country visiting those municipalities with severe challenges with water and sanitation services, including water losses and non-revenue water. DWS and Water Boards are supporting many of the municipalities to implement improvement plans agreed to by Ministry and municipal leadership. DWS works with COGTA, the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency, the Department of Human Settlements, and National Treasury to provide support to the worst performing municipalities, including:
Allocating infrastructure grants worth more than R20 billion per annum to municipalities
Technical and engineering support and assistance
Capacity building and training
Financial management advice and support

Despite all the support being provided to municipalities, water losses and non-revenue water continue to increase. Fundamental reform is required to arrest and turn around the decline in municipal water and sanitation services. In this regard, DWS has recently gazetted the Water Services Amendment Bill for public comment. The Bill introduces a compulsory operating license system for WSPs, to be managed by DWS as the national regulator, which will enable water services authorities to ensure that water services providers have minimum competency, capability, and performance levels.

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13 December 2023 - NW4125

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Considering the prediction that the demand for water will surpass available supply in the Republic within seven years, with seven major water systems expected to run out by 2040, what strategic plans and/or interventions are in place to (a) mitigate the impending crisis and (b) ensure sustainable water management for the future?

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a) The Department is unaware where the prediction that “the demand for water will surpass available supply in the Republic within seven years, with seven major water systems expected to run out by 2040” comes from. It does not come from the Department.

The Department undertakes various water resource and water services planning over 25-year horizons to ensure water security for the whole country including the eight (8) large water supply systems.

The planning includes projections of future water needs across all water sectors including for energy generation, domestic, agriculture, industry, afforestation, and mining, as all these sectors’ water demands are aligned with sector-specific growth projections, climate and others. The planning culminates in several targeted strategies that address water needs for specific areas, as well as the country at large. These are continuously monitored and progressively updated every three to five years to ensure that they remain current and representative of prevailing conditions.

b) To address emerging challenges of climate change, the Department is implementing a National Climate Change Response Strategy for the Water Sector, since 2013, in terms of which climate change has been mainstreamed in the water sector through awareness, training, revision of other sector strategies and plans to consider climate change guided by the developed climate change risk and vulnerability assessment (RVAs) in each quaternary catchment throughout the country.

Furthermore, the Department is updating the National Climate Change Status Quo Report and reviewing the National Climate Change Response Strategy for the water and sanitation sector to reflect new science and knowledge and emerging approaches to address climate change adaptation and mitigation pathways for the sector.

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13 December 2023 - NW4190

Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether, with reference to (a) his reply to question 1643 on 26 May 2023 and (b) the meeting on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 with the interested and affected parties discussing a scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment process, how is it possible that the Hillside Siding coal wash plant on Elandspruit, Farm 291 JS, in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has been established and operational despite the farm not having records of (i) a water use registration, (ii) an approved EIA, (iii) an approved Basic Assessment Report, (iv) an approved Environmental Management Programme; (2) whether Hill Siding has been authorised to make use of the specified property(ies); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (3) whether he will furnish Ms A M M Weber with a copy of the said authorisation; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what are the further, relevant details in this regard?

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1. It is not within the mandate of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to grant Environmental Authorisations nor approval of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). The DWS has or will investigate the issue of possible unlawful water use activities on the said property and take necessary corrective actions where necessary. DWS conducted an investigation at Beethoven Investment Portion 62 of the Farm Elandspruit 291 JS on 24 October 2023. The findings of the investigation were as indicated below:

Stockpiles of coal were observed on site at Beethoven Investment Pty Ltd: Hillside Siding Facility.
There was a borehole on site that was being used for domestic purposes.
There were no coal washing activities taking place on site.
Coal crushing, blending and washing equipment were observed on site, however during inspections it was found that they are not being used.
4 water storage tanks were observed on site and they were found to be empty.
A water bouser of 15000L storage capacity was observed suppressing the dust on site and along the road. The facility representative indicated that the water used for dust suppression is taken from the Pollution Control Dam (PCD) that is situated at Beethoven organics Site.
No unauthorised water use activities taking place at Beethoven Investment site during the site visit.

2. The DWS only requires the owners of activities to provide proof of lawful access to the properties where water use activities take place during the water use authorisation process. As indicated in DWS reply to NA question 1643, there is no record of water use registration nor authorisation for the activities at Portion 62 of the Farm Elandspruit 291.

3. It is not the within the mandate of the DWS to grant Environmental Impact Assessment approvals/ authorisations.

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13 December 2023 - NW3559

Mogale, Mr T to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether his department has plans in place to provide the residents of Thaba Nchu Zone 1 and 2 with proper bulk water and sanitation infrastructure, if not, why not; if so, what are the specific time frames in this regard?

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The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is funded through the Urban Settlements Development Grant (USDG), which is managed by the Department of Human Settlements, for basic infrastructure including water and sanitation.

The Mangaung Metro has reported that water supply infrastructure Zone 1 and 2 in Thaba Nchu is functional. The municipality is in the process of appointing a new contractor planning to revive the project for construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant for which the services of a previous contractor were terminated. It is anticipated that the contractor will be on site by February 2024.

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13 December 2023 - NW3795

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)Whether, in light of the water shortage in the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, he will furnish Mrs C Phillips with copies of the water use license issued in respect of Portion 59 of the Farm Oorzaak 335JQ in Rustenburg, North West; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether, in addition to the specified water use license, any other license was issued in respect of the above mentioned property for the discharge of water containing waste as required by Section 21 (f) of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further relevant details?

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1. There is no water use license or any water registration issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in respect of Portion 59 of the Farm Oorzaak 335JQ, nor a water use application that was submitted to the Department for processing.

2. There is no Section 21 (f) water use registered with the Department on Portion 59 of the Farm Oorzaak 335JQ.

The DWS undertook a site visit to investigation the matter on 17 November 2023 to investigate the alleged unlawful development of this chrome wash plant on Portion 59 of the Farm and is the process of issuing a Notice of intention to issue a Directive in terms of National Water Act to the company responsible for chrome wash plant. Further administrative action to be taken and time frame will be guided by the response to be received from Chrome wash plant owners.

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13 December 2023 - NW3551

Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What specific plans have been developed by his department to address the severe environmental impact caused by the poor quality of effluent discharged into the rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater due to inadequate wastewater treatment processes?

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issues notices and directives where pollution incidents are detected or reported. These provide for conditions of remediation and rehabilitation. Once wastewater reaches lakes, wetlands and especially groundwater it becomes very difficult for remediation to address the pollution.

Pursuant to the release of the 2022 Green Drop report, the DWS required Water Services Authorities with wastewater collection and treatment systems in a critical state, to develop corrective action plans to the Department. These plans will be monitored for implementation through a dashboard developed as part of the Water Services Improvement Plan (WSIP). The Department has also collaborated with the South African Loal Government Association (SALGA) and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) to assist municipalities with the development of action plans, in ensuring that the management of the wastewater treatment plants improves.

In addition, DWS has developed a Eutrophication management strategy to address issues related to the degradation of water resources due to excessive nutrient enrichment. The strategy will provide the country with appropriate direction on how eutrophication should be controlled and managed. Rehabilitation management guidelines have been developed to establish the status quo and integrate various initiatives and practices regarding rehabilitation management for water resources (rivers, wetlands, estuaries, lakes, dams, and groundwater).

Catchment mitigation strategies and plans are also being developed for mine water and wastewater treatment works to respond to mine water and/ or wastewater (sewage) impacts in priority catchments, with an emphasis on sulphate salinity and metals in mine water; and nutrients (nitrates and/ or phosphates and / or microbiological (coliform bacteria) indicators in wastewater (sewage).

The Department has gazetted Resource Quality Objectives (RQOs), a framework to monitor compliance to the RQOs was developed and implemented in the Financial Year 2021/22 and the Department continues to monitor compliance thereof.

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12 December 2023 - NW3499

Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

Whether his department receive reports that records (a) the amount of water used in each municipality, (b) the breakdown of costs of hired water tankers in each province and (c) what actionable interventions have been adopted to provide potable water to all municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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a) The Department receives reports in the form of International Water Association (IWA) Water balance from Water Services Authorities as prescribed in Regulation 509 of Water Services Act (act No. 108 of 1997). However not all the Water Services Authorities are able to report their records of water use. The information on municipalities that submitted to the DWS is attached hereto as Annexure A.

b) Details relating to the cost of hired tankers can be sourced from municipalities and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

c) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is implementing bulk water and sanitation projects to address major backlogs across all provinces. Currently the DWS is implementing over 90 projects funded through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and over 250 projects under Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) across the country. The following major water and sanitation projects have been implemented in the past four years through these grants:

	Name of the Project	Households benefiting	Completion date
Eastern Cape:
1	Nooitgedagt Coega Low Level Supply Scheme (NCLLS) phase three: Increasing the capacity of the WTW’s with 70Ml/day to 210Ml/day)	246 000	June 2023
2	Lower Sundays River GWS: The works are inclusive of earthworks, canal realignment, servitude rehabilitation, etc.	86 000	September 2025
3	Greater Mbizana Regional Bulk Water Scheme (GMRBWS) & Repair of Ludeke Dam Upgrade Nomlacu Water Treatment Plant from 10 Mℓ/day to 20 Mℓ/day.	45 641	June 2024
4	Nqamakhwe Regional Bulk Water Scheme: To provide bulk water infrastructure to supply approx.120 rural villages with domestic water.	19 882	April 2024
5	Ndlambe BWS : The construction and commissioning of the 5 Mℓ/day Port Alfred RO-plant and 16 Mℓ reservoir, including the brine sea outfall pipeline, the construction of 2Mℓ reservoirs in Cannon Rocks	33 139	December 2024
Free State
6	Maluti –A- Phofung Water and Sanitation Intervention Projects: Refurbishment and Upgrading of a number of WTWs, a rising main, bulk water supply & drilling of boreholes, as well as improving water revenue and reducing non-revenue water.	21 244	April 2027
7	Matjhabeng Water and Sanitation Intervention Projects: Unblocking of Sewer Networks , refurbishments of various WWTW, construction of outfall sewer line.	8 786	April 2027
Gauteng
8	Vaal River Systems Interventions: Various WWTW and pump station upgrades and refrubishments, rising mains, gravity mains, critical collapsed pipes replacement, etc.	165 345	June 2027
KwaZulu-Natal
9	Acceleration Of Mandlakazi Bulk Water Scheme: Pipeline includes abstraction of raw water from Jozini Dam, laying of 28km bulk line, pumpstation and upgrading of Mandlakazi WTW, Mkhuze WTW and others.	98 432	June 2026
10	uMkhanyakude DM: Scope includes bulk-pipelines, upgrade of WTW, extending the services from RDP to yard connections.	33 543	June 2024
Limpopo
11	Nandoni To Nsami Regional Bulk Water Scheme: Provision of bulk pipelines and upgrading of Nandoni WTW from 60Ml/day to 120Ml/day.	321 000	November 2023
12	Giyani WTW Refurbishment (Phase 1) Giyani - Reticulation of 24 Villages (Phase 1)		April 2024
13	Olifantspoort /Ebenezer Water Supply Scheme		August 2026
14	Olifants River Water Resources Development Project Phase 2 (ORWRDP-2) To develop the infrastructure required in the Middle Olifants River (in the areas of Sekhukhune and Mogalakwena Districts of Limpopo) to meet the water demands in the area.	86 000	June 2030
Mpumalanga
15	Loskop Regional Bulk Water Supply: Construction of Bulk water pipeline, reservoirs, pumpstations and secondary mains	145 000	September 2025
North West
16	Pilanesburg bulk water supply	13 087	June 2025
Northern Cape
17	Kimberley bulk water supply: Phase 1 - Emergency Interventions Phase 2 - Emergency Intervention Medium term interventions Scope entails: WCDM, installation of zonal bulk meters, replacement of old AC pipelines, upgrading of WTW’s, upgrading of pumpstations, construction of additional storage.	78 000	March 2027
Western Cape
18	Drakenstein Bulk Water Supply	16 453	March 2027
19	George Bulk Water Supply	17000	June 2028

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11 December 2023 - NW3537

Tetyana, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to the significant public health risks associated with the poor state of some of the wastewater treatment works, what specific measures has his department taken to prevent public health risks, such as the Bloemhof tragedy, from occurring in the future?

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MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION

Raw water is drawn from rivers and dams and treated in Water Treatment Works; the treated water is required by law to meet drinking water standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards in South African National Standard (SANS) 241. Municipalities and water boards are also required to conduct regular tests on the treated water to ensure that it complies with the standard and submit the tests results to Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS) where the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) monitors compliance to these standards.

The Bloemhof tragedy in the North West Province occurred due to contamination of drinking water. In terms of SANS241 and the norms and standards issued by DWS under the Water Services Act, when the tests carried out by a municipality indicate that the water supplied poses a health risk, the municipality must inform its consumers that the quality of the water that it supplies poses a health risk.

The Department has revived the Blue Drop and Green Drop Certification programmes to intensify monitoring of municipal service provision by ensuring that the entire value chain is assessed. The results of the Blue and Green Drops Watch Reports released by DWS earlier in July 2023 also indicate that further legislative reforms may be required to ensure that water service providers are professionally managed, capable, efficient and financially viable institutions. The DWS is in the process of consulting with water sector stakeholders regarding such reforms.

The DWS is supporting and intervening in many municipalities across the country to improve water and sanitation services. The Minister has agreed on improvement plans with Mayors, and the Department is assisting the municipalities with grant funding to address infrastructure deficits. The DWS, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Department of Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the Water Boards also provide support to the municipalities with technical expertise and management support.

Additionally, the Department is in the process of strengthening its role as the regulator of water services. This includes developing more comprehensive and more stringent norms and standards for water services and standardising its regulatory processes and actions so that they are implemented more consistently. It is anticipated that these Standards will be published for comment at the end of November 2023.

The discharge of treated wastewater into a resource is only allowed in terms of an authorisation issued under the National Water Act, which provides site specific conditions and effluent quality limits. This has a rippling effect on public health, as it aims to prevent pollution of the water resource. The Department monitors compliance to the water use authorisation conditions, through site inspections and effluent quality results submitted on IRIS.

The DWS issues compliance notices and directives where Municipalities are non-compliant instructing them to correct the situation. Failure to comply to directives is a criminal offence in terms of the National Water Act and the Department, upon conducting criminal investigations, then submits to the National Prosecution Authority for a decision to prosecute.

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