Questions and Replies

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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Reply:

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Asset management plan is outdated and was last updated in 2018	DWS is in the process of preparing a tender to appoint professional service providers to assist with the following: To update and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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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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

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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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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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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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

 

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:

1. 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.
2. The Department has filled 100 out of the 120 new technical vacant positions within the sub-directorates that were established in 2022.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. New and revised documents aimed at minimising amendments (revised water use licence condition templates and WULA summary reports) were implemented.

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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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Reply:

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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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.

Reply:

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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Reply:

a) The Department of Water and Sanitation has taken the following steps to address the funding challenges related to the Umzimvubu Water Project:

• Through its Water Resource Development Planning unit, the Department has undertaken a project reconfiguration which resulted in a saving of 45% on the project.
• The reconfiguration included:
  • Using existing water services infrastructure rather than building new water services infrastructure
  • Deferring Lalini Dam to a later stage
  • Removing non-essential elements such as the visitor centre.
• The reconfigured project has been approved by national Treasury for funding from the fiscus.

b) The current activities which have had costs associated to them are mainly the Design Development and construction of the Access Road. There were no cost overruns for the design development as it was within budget. The current contract for the construction of the Access Road, which is ongoing, is also within the budget with no overruns expected. The Department has started work on the construction of Ntabelanga Dam.

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Reply:

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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Reply:

The Department has not approached the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) to request assistance with the monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation across the water value chain.

Although the DPME has monitoring and evaluation expertise, it does not have technical and human capacity to monitor and evaluate the water and sanitation value chain. To monitor and evaluate the water and sanitation value chain, a suite of technical (e.g. scientific and engineering) and human resources are required. Also, the water and sanitation value chain does not only cover the functions of the national department but also those of municipalities (i.e. 144 water service authorities) and entities across the sector.

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Reply:

The Department has developed a comprehensive integrated national water and sanitation master plan, which is intended to guide the water sector with investment planning for the development of water resources and the delivery of water and sanitation services over the horizon until 2030, and beyond. The plan identifies key actions in the water sector and allocates roles and responsibilities to all in the water sector, from the various tiers of government, the private sector, and other stakeholders for the implementation of the plan. It also includes a list of key programmes, projects, and actions to be implemented for the protection and development of the national water resources, and for the provision of adequate and reliable water and sanitation services for all citizens. It addresses the enabling requirements, such as the institutional and legal arrangements for implementation, operation and maintenance, funding requirements and models, and monitoring and evaluation models.

Demand for water in Gauteng has grown rapidly, largely due to population growth, and partly due to increasing leaks in municipal distribution systems. The planners in DWS anticipated this growth in demand and put in place plans to address it as far back as the 1980’s, through the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), which transfers water from Lesotho into the IVRS. The R40 billion Phase 2 of the LHWP has been delayed by nine years. It is now under construction but is only due to be completed by 2028.

Rand Water’s total current supply capacity is 5 200 million litres of treated drinking water per day, and it is already exceeding its abstraction limit from the IVRS. It will only be possible for Rand Water to increase its abstraction of water from the IVRS after LHWP Phase 2 comes online.

Rand Water has a R35 billion capital programme which is timed to result in substantial additional treatment and storage capacity becoming available when LHWP Phase 2 comes online. This includes the recently completed R3.5 billion augmentation of the capacity of its Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant by 150 million litres per day. This additional capacity is now contributing to reducing the risk of shortages of water for Rand Water’s municipal customers but is also contributing to the over-extraction of water from the IVRS by Rand Water.

In this context, the demand-supply relationship for treated water in Gauteng is very tight and the system is vulnerable to disruptions caused by heavy load shedding, electro-mechanical breakdowns or theft of cables. Usually, such breakdowns would not have a noticeable effect on water supply due to the ability to draw on reserve supply capacity, but now there is no reserve supply capacity. Because the water is usually gravity-fed from municipal reservoirs to households, high-lying areas are worst affected by disruptions in supply.

To reduce the risk of water supply disruptions in future, the municipalities need to improve their billing and revenue collection and allocate increased funding to maintenance and to reducing leaks. There are also investments that they can make in pumps and reservoirs which can improve their ability to withstand the kind of disruptions described above (the City of Joburg is currently implementing several such investments).

The Minister of Water and Sanitation is coordinating regular meetings with Rand Water and the Mayors of the Gauteng municipalities. In addition, officials from Rand Water and the Gauteng municipalities are having daily meetings to ensure improved coordination of responses to disruptions in supply.

Even after LHWP Phase 2 comes on stream, Gauteng’s long-term water consumption will need to be carefully managed, because there are limits to which further phases of LHWP or other water transfer projects can continue to provide additional water to Gauteng at an affordable cost. The reality is that South Africa is a water-scarce country with limited sustainable water resources and amongst the top 30 driest countries globally.

DWS will be working with Rand Water and the municipalities in Gauteng to implement a more effective communications strategy regarding the need for people to use water more sparingly. Average per capita water consumption in Gauteng is 253 litres per day compared to the world average of 173 litres per capita per day. If water supply disruptions are to be avoided in Gauteng in future, a culture of careful water use needs to be promoted and awareness raised of the fact that, if some people do not use water sparingly, other people will get none.

Over half a million people have migrated into the Western Cape in the last fiscal year to date with vandalism of infrastructure exacerbating the issue. This has put a strain on water and sanitation infrastructure in the province. A total of R3,146 billion has been allocated by the Department for the next three fiscal years to fund infrastructure projects in the province through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grants (WSIG).

DWS is implementing several water resource infrastructure projects in the Western Cape, to ensure security of supply of water. For example, the R4 billion project to raise the wall of Clanwilliam Dam is currently underway. The project will enable improved assurance of water supply for agriculture and provide for water allocations to resource-poor farmers on the West Coast.

The TCTA is in the process of raising finance for the Berg River Voelvlei Augmentation Scheme. The project will increase the yield of the Voelvlei Dam and improve regional water security and create a more reliable supply to domestic, agricultural and industrial water users.

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Reply:

1. Beethoven Investments has two wash plant dams that are not currently operational. The polluted water from the wash plant runs regularly into the “spook spruit” freshwater stream and then flows into the Klein Olifants River, the Groot Olifants River and finally into the Loskop dam. This is in contravention of Section 151 of the National Water Act in relation to polluting or causing harm to a water resource.

a) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) received a complaint regarding pollution at Spookspruit and conducted an investigation on 23 January 2023. Following the findings of the investigation, DWS issued a Notice of intention to issue a Directive in terms of Sections 19(3) and 53(1) of the National Water Act to Beethoven Organics (Pty) Ltd (IPC beneficiary Pty Ltd). Beethoven Organics submitted an action plan to DWS indicating steps to be taken to remedy the pollution incident. A follow up inspection was conducted on 24 October 2023. The findings were as follows:

• The facility is authorized to take water from a borehole; however it was indicated by the facility representative that their borehole dried up and is therefore no longer in use. It was further indicated that Beethoven Organics (Pty) Ltd buys water from the neighboring mine that has a borehole. DWS officials requested Beethoven Organics to submit proof of service level agreement and borehole meter readings indicating the volume of water supplied by the mine to Beethoven.

• The facility representative, Mr Gert Swanepoel, indicated that they have one water bowser with the capacity of 15000 liters that is used to fetch water from the Pollution Control Dam (PCD) situated at Beethoven Organics (Pty) Ltd wash plant to be used for dust suppression.

b) The Department conducted inspection at Beethoven Organics and an investigation into the above allegations against Beethoven Investment on 24 October 2023 to further engage with the mine. The findings were as follows:

• The officials from DWS observed the said water Bowser with registration number KLV 396 MP conducting dust suppression on the road leading to the site. During the investigation, DWS officials could not find any evidence to support the allegation that water is being abstracted from the Spookspruit River using a Bowser for use in the coal washing plant.

• DWS officials further observed that the Coal Wash Plant Equipment has been set up on site but is not operational. The activities observed on site was coal stockpiling and blending. The facility is authorized for the activities currently taking place.

2. Beethoven has taken over from IPC Beneficiation (Pty) Ltd and operating with their Water Use Licence. The Department has communicated with Beethoven to change the Company Name on the Water Use Licence and to register their water uses. (See attached annexures A-C)

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Reply:

There were no costs nor other related costs that were incurred by the department in relation to the Rugby World Cup final in France.

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Reply:

1. The table below summarises the number of matters per year, per province over the 2019 – 2023 period, wherein the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) was a Plaintiff or a Defendant:

PROVINCE	DWS AS PLAINTIFF	DWS AS DEFENDANT	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Gauteng	4	18	7	1	3	5	2
Limpopo	-	3	-	1		1	1
Mpumalanga	-	3	-	1	1	1
KZN	1	6	1	2	-	2	1
Free State	-	3	-	-	-	2	1
North -West	-	4	1		1	-	2
Western Cape	-	5	-	-	1	2	2
Eastern Cape	-	5	1	2	1	1
Total	5	47	10	7	7	14	9

2. The DWS has reimbursed the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development approximately R3.5 million for the 2019-2023 period. The amount of R3.5 million is mostly occasioned where the Department is the Plaintiff, as instances in which the Department is cited as defendant include a number of matters which are purposed to interrupt prescription and there is no further action from the plaintiff against the Department, whereas in other instances the Department is cited as an interested party in an oversight capacity (Section 47 of the Water Services Act, Act 107 of 1997 and Section 68 of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998).

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Reply:

(1) Risk management processes to manage water supply systems effectively were introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2004 and described as Water Safety Planning. A Water Safety Plan is a plan to ensure the safety of drinking water through the use of a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management approach that encompasses all steps in water supply from catchment to consumer.  

In South Africa, the Water Safety Plan is a requirement for Blue Drop Certification (incentive-based regulation) and is also a critical component of drinking water management. The development of water safety plans is not yet a regulatory requirement in the norms and standards under the Water Services Act. The current Regulations relating to compulsory national standards and measures to conserve water (Regulation 509 of 8 June 2001) require Water Services Authorities to develop and implement a suitable programme of sampling and for which substances and determinants in the water will be tested. These results are tested in terms of the South African National Standards 241 (SANS 241). Should the results indicate that the water supplied poses a health risk, the water services institution must inform the Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Head of the relevant Provincial Department of Health. Furthermore, steps must be taken to inform consumers of the health risks, the reasons for the health risk, precautions that should be taken and the time frames if any, within which it may be expected that water that complies with SANS 241 will be provided.

In terms of the South African National Standards mentioned above, risk assessment requires that a municipality must monitor all the parameters listed in SANS 241 to ensure that risk identification is confirmed through scientific methods in the quality of water abstracted and produced as a measure to monitor risk minimisation. Thus, all drinking water systems in the country are obliged to comply with SANS 241 requirements as opposed to water safety planning principles.

(a-b) Water Services Authorities which did not comply with both microbiological and chemical quality as prescribed by SANS 241 in the past three years are listed in the table below. However, it should be noted that where the quality of compliance category reflects 0.00%, it should be interpreted as “No data submission” during the financial period, for either microbiological or chemical results to the Department.

Water Services Authority	2021	2022	2023
Municipality	Micro-biological	Chemical	Micro-biological	Chemical	Micro-biological	Chemical
Blue Crane Route LM	NC	0,00%	C	C	NC	C
Dr Beyers Naude LM	C	C	C	0,00%	C	0,00%
Joe Gqabi DM	C	C	C	C	C	0,00%
Kouga LM	C	0,00%	C	C	C	0,00%
Kou-Kamma LM	NC	C	0,00%	0,00%	NC	C
Makana LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Ndlambe LM	C	C	C	C	C	0,00%
Sunday`s River Valley LM	NC	0,00%	C	0,00%	NC	0,00%
Dihlabeng LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Kopanong LM	C	0,00%	C	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Mafube LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Maluti a Phofung LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Masilonyana LM	C	C	NC	C	0,00%	0,00%
Matjhabeng LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	C	C
Mohokare LM	NC	C	C	C	C	C
Moqhaka LM	NC	C	NC	C	C	C
Nala LM	C	0,00%	C	0,00%	C	0,00%
Nketoana LM	C	C	C	C	0,00%	0,00%
Tokologo LM	0,00%	0,00%	NC	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Harry Gwala DM	C	C	NC	C	NC	C
Capricorn DM	C	NC	C	C	C	C
Modimolle / Mookgophong	C	C	0,00%	0,00%	C	C
Mogalakwena LM	NC	0,00%	NC	C	NC	C
Thabazimbi LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Albert Luthuli LM	NC	C	NC	C	NC	C
Dipaleseng LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Dr JS Moroka LM	C	C	NC	C	C	C
Emakhazeni LM	C	0,00%	NC	0,00%	NC	0,00%
Lekwa LM	NC	C	NC	C	NC	C
Msukaligwa LM	NC	C	NC	C	NC	C
Nkomazi LM	C	C	NC	C	NC	C
Pixley Ka Seme LM	NC	C	NC	C	NC	C
Thaba Chweu LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	C
Thembisile LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Dr. Ruth S Mompati DM	C	C	NC	C	0,00%	0,00%
Maquassi Hills LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Moretele LM	0,00%	C	0,00%	0,00%	C	C
Ngaka Modiri Molema DM	C	C	NC	C	NC	C
!Kai! Garib LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Dikgatlong LM	C	0,00%	C	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Emthanjeni LM	NC	0,00%	NC	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Gamagara LM	C	C	NC	C	0,00	0,00%
Joe Morolong LM	NC	C	0,00%	0,00%	C	C
Kamiesberg LM	NC	0,00%	NC	0,00%	NC	0,00%
Khai-Ma LM	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%
Magareng LM	C	0,00%	NC	0,00%	C	0,00%
Phokwane LM	C	C	NC	C	C	C
Renosterberg LM	C	0,00%	0,00%	0,00%	C	0,00%
Richtersveld LM	C	0,00%	C	0,00%	NC	0,00%
Siyancuma LM	C	C	NC	C	NC	C
Siyathemba LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Tsantsabane LM	C	NC	C	NC	0,00%	0,00%
Umsobomvu LM	NC	0,00%	C	0,00%	C	0,00%
Kannaland LM	C	0,00%	NC	0,00%	C	0,00%
Laingsburg LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Langeberg LM	C	C	C	C	NC	C
Key:	DM - District Municipality	NC - Non-Compliant
LM – Local Municipality	0.00% - no data submission	C - Compliant

(2) The Department has recommenced with the Blue Drop Certification Programme to intensify regulation and monitoring of the municipalities and ensure that all municipalities are assessed on all regulatory requirements. The intention is for municipalities to put mechanisms in place to improve compliance to microbiological and chemical requirements as prescribed by SANS 241. As a result, the Department realised some improvement of the drinking water quality management within the municipalities as far as compliance and data submission. With improved monitoring, more municipalities will ultimately improve on both microbiological and chemical compliance as required by the relevant regulation.

The water services reform process currently underway includes the review of the Water Services Act which will provide explicit regulation of drinking water quality as well as administrative enforcement powers similar to those outlined in the National Water Act. The offences under the Water Services Act will also be broadened to include failure to adhere to norms and standards. Lastly, the proposed introduction of licensing of water services providers will progressively ensure the improvement of water services provision against the norms and standards. The revision of the norms and standards as will include water safety plans and will be aligned to the amendments being made to the SANS 241.

The Department is assisting some of the worst performing municipalities with water safety planning and these activities are being undertaken in collaboration with the South African Local Government Association and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency.

 

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Reply:

MINISTER OF WATER AND SANITATION

The Polokwane Local Municipality (LM) receives daily water supply from the Ebenezer Water Treatment Works (WTW), Olifantspoort WTW and Dalmada WTW. The Ebenezer and Olifantspoort WTWs are operated by Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) while Dalmada WTW is operated by the municipality. The Polokwane LM is also operating about 53 boreholes around Polokwane City and Seshego to augment the water supply. For an estimated twelve months, the reservoirs supplying Polokwane have not been able to fill up to capacity, mostly averaging 30%.

The WTWs and associated infrastructure are not operating to full capacity due to challenges which include electricity supply challenges, frequent pipe bursts because of dilapidated asbestos pipelines that must be replaced and faulty pumpstations. The Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality is implementing a project to upgrade the power lines which started by July 2023 and was planned for completion in December 2023. While the project is ongoing, the GTLM cuts electricity supply to Ebenezer Plant from 6 am to 12 pm on week days. This down time results in water supply interruptions to the Polokwane City and Mankweng Area. This has resulted in water supply interruptions which have affected the town of Polokwane including Bendor, Serala view, Flora Park, Fauna Park. Sterk Park, Moregloed, Nirvana, Ivy Park Polokwane Extentions and Seshego (1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8).

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided financial support for development of ground water to augment water supply in Polokwane. The project cost is estimated to be R861 million through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The Polokwane LM will co-fund the project R177 million through its internal funding. The project is under construction with overall progress of 95% and anticipated to be completed by June 2024. The scope of the project includes groundwater development in various wellfields around Polokwane (69 boreholes); construction of Sand River North and Seshego WTWs and associated bulk infrastructure for water conveyance.

The DWS is also funding the Ebenezer and Olifantspoort Bulk Water Supply project implemented by Lepelle Northern Water (LNW). The project is funded through blended funding including RBIG, Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) and commercial funding to be facilitated by LNW with assistance of the Infrastructure Fund (IF). The project scope includes refurbishing of existing infrastructure in the Ebenezar and Olifantspoort schemes to restore capacity. The next phase of the project will be focused on upgrading the capacity of the WTWs to meet the future demand for water.

LNW appointed the contractors in November 2023. Construction is expected to start in the January 2024. The refurbishment will ensure maximum efficiency of the existing infrastructure and improve water supply to Polokwane by limiting downtime on the schemes due challenges indicated above. The refurbishment phase is expected to be completed by July 2026 with estimated project cost of R4.5 billion.

The project to upgrade infrastructure is intended to increase water provision to Polokwane form 144Ml/d to 180Ml/d and ultimately to 270Ml/d to meet future demand for water. The projects will commence once all planning processes are concluded, and all financial sources are secured to cover the overall project cost. The Department has already granted LNW water use licence of additional 90 Ml/d to cater for the upgrade of the Olifantspoort WTW as part of planning process for scheme upgrade. LNW is in the process of acquiring the servitudes which is required for approval of the IRS by end of the 2023/24 financial year.

The DWS is currently processing the IRS for the replacement of 2,2 km of the raw water pipeline which will restore the supply of raw water to 18 Ml/d at the Dalmada WTW. The project also involves the upgrade of the Dap Naude booster pump station to deliver 21 Ml/day; construction of a new 21Ml/day in-line booster pump station at Kopje Alleen; refurbishment and upgrade of the Dalmada Water Treatment Works to a capacity of 21 Ml/day. The cost of the project is estimated at R77 million.

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Reply:

The City of Tshwane issued a media alert on 3rd November 2023 regarding the unplanned water supply interruptions that effected Mamelodi amongst other areas nearby.

The City of Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department Team of plumbers attended to a major leak on the bulk pipeline which supplies Mamelodi R3 and R4 Reservoirs. During repairs, water tankers were arranged to service customers in the affected areas.

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Reply:

The Green Drop report found 334 wastewater systems, belonging to 90 municipalities to be in a critical state of performance. It is important to note that where the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) approaches the Prosecuting Authority for criminal cases or Court for civil relief it is done on an entity or in this case a municipal basis. Reporting on criminal and civil cases will be on a municipal level, compared to where the Department reports on its administrative action (pre-directives and directives) on wastewater systems level.

Not all 90 municipalities are facing criminal charges as there is a process to be followed. The National Water Act makes provision for two types of enforcement actions namely administrative and criminal. Common law provides a third option of approaching a civil court for relief where there is imminent threat to life, property or the environment.

Upon the release of the Green Drop report all 90 municipalities was issued with a non-compliance letter for the development and submission of corrective action plans (see Table 1 below). To date the department has received 195 such plans. If an action plan is received and it is being implemented no further enforcement action is taken. Where municipalities fail to provide or to implement these action plans and where pollution or other non-compliances with the National Water Act is detected through compliance monitoring, the department will exercise its administrative regulatory authority by the issuing of Pre-Directives and where these are not adhered to the issuance of Directives.

The Department has issued, for these 90 municipalities, over the last two years, 184 pre-directives and 94 Directives (see Table 1) for its non-compliant systems. Some of these pre-dates the release of the Green Drop Report. One of the offences listed in the National Water Act is the non-adherence to an issued directive (administrative action) which is used as the basis for laying criminal charges.

Therefore the 12 criminal cases highlighted with the release of the Green Drop Watch report in June 2023 (as a measure of progress of addressing the results of the Green Drop) was as a result of the Department already having issued directives against those municipalities and not succeeding in securing compliance with its administrative tools (they remained non-compliant) and the necessity to then proceed to criminal charges and investigations with the assistance of the National Prosecuting Authority, who decides on the prosecution.

Currently, 22 municipalities are facing criminal charges for various offenses, including but not limited to, non-compliance to a directive, the unlawful commission of acts or omissions that result in water resource pollution or the likelihood thereof (the dockets for these cases are being managed by DWS and Department of Forestry, Fishery and the Environment).

Eighteen (18) of these 22 municipalities have systems that were identified as critical in the Green Drop Report. The number of cases therefore has increased from 12 in June 2023 to 18 municipalities with systems in a critical state of performance. The investigations are in various stages and upon completion of the case dockets, they are submitted to the Prosecuting Authority for prosecutorial decisions. To date, the Department has also approached the courts for civil interdicts for 17 municipalities, 9 of which were systems identified as critical in the Green Drop Report (see Table 1).

Table 1: Administrative, civil and criminal cases against the 90 municipalities with systems identified as critical in the Green Drop Report

Province	Municipalities (Water Service Authorities) (WSA)	Number of Wastewater Treatment Works (<31% Green Drop score)	# (%) Corrective Action Plans Received	Non-Compliance Letters Issued	Pre-Directives	Directive	Civil Cases against WSA linked to 334 critical Systems	Current Criminal cases against WSA linked to 334 critical systems
Eastern Cape	10	48	45 (94%)	48	23	3	1	0
Free State	17	64	28(44%)	64	33	15	1	5
Gauteng	4	9	8 (89%)	9	8	8	0	2[1]
KwaZulu Natal	4	20	0 (0%)	20	8	7	0	0
Limpopo	10	50	50 (100%)	50	30	27	1	4
Mpumalanga	8	33	17 (51%)	33	31	21	3	4
Northern Cape	23	59	14 (24%)	59	26	4	1	1
Northwest	7	33	15 (45%)	33	17	6	2[2]	1[3]
Western Cape	7	18	18 (100%)	18	8	3	0	1
National Totals	90	334 (90 WSAs)	195 (58%)	334	184	94	9[4]	18[5]

Thus far, the Department has obtained 3 Plea Sentencing Agreements against Rand West City LM, Thaba Chweu LM and Lekwa LM for contravening NWA provisions. Fines were imposed against each Local Municipality. The Department is currently monitoring compliance with the plea sentencing agreements. Furthermore, the Department obtained one (1) court order against Msukaligwa LM. The Department will continue to monitor the implementation of the court order.

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1. Merafong Local Municipality is facing criminal charges for four of its wastewater systems which are part of the identified critical systems. ↑

2. The Department is seeking civil relief for 2 wastewater systems for Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in the Northwest province. ↑

3. Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality is facing further criminal charges for 4 of its wastewater systems. These investigations are being led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ↑

4. Further civil cases against WSAs not relating to these 344 systems include 2 in Gauteng and Limpopo each, and one each in Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu Natal. ↑

5. Further 3 criminal cases against WSAs not relating to these 334 systems include two in Gauteng and one in the Northern Cape province. ↑

Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is not of the view that the President should declare a National State of Disaster based on the deterioration of waste water treatment facilities to facilitate an urgent revamp of sanitation infrastructure across the country. Municipalities are allocated funding in terms of the Division of Revenue Act, and various grants from national government which are all intended towards development of infrastructure that is the responsibility of municipalities, including water and sanitation infrastructure.

The DWS contribution to the local government sector for water and sanitation is in the form of R12 billion for the 2023/2024 financial year through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant and the Water Services Infrastructure Grant; as well as technical advice and management support facilitated through the Department and the water boards.

In addition to the DWS grants, municipalities also receive national government transfers for water services as follows:

• R6.6 billion for the 2023/24 financial year allocated Municipal Infrastructure Grants from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
• R2.6 billion for the 2023/24 financial year allocated to Metropolitan municipalities through the Urban Settlement Development Grants deployed by the Department of Human Settlements
• For the current financial year municipalities have also been allocated R40 billion through the Equitable Share for water and sanitation

Apart from these grants, the water sector has to be self-financing through revenues from the sale of water and services rendered to users. Water sector institutions must be financially viable and sustainable through implementation of user charges and sound revenue collection systems. A portion of these revenues should then be utilised for the ongoing operation and maintenance of sanitation infrastructure so that wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure do not fall into disrepair.

The current challenges with wastewater systems management are not only due to infrastructure backlogs but also the lack of maintenance of the systems by municipalities. The Department is of the view that the root cause of deterioration of wastewater treatment facilities is the poor performance of Water Service Providers at the municipal level. The Department is intending to address this through the Water Services Amendment Bill which will include provisions which will specify that:

• Water and sanitation services to only be provided by an entity (municipality or other entity) that has an operating license
• Minimum competency and minimum performance levels for water service providers linked to gazetted minimum norms and standards for water and sanitation services
• Municipalities must fulfill license conditions if they provide the service itself, or must contract with a licensed WSP

The Water Services Amendment Bill is also intended to strengthen enforcement through the amendment of Section 63 to enable enforcement through directives (as is done in National Water Act).

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Reply:

Up until 2020/21 the Department was tracking Exempted Micro Enterprises and Qualifying Small Enterprises and was not tracking procurement expenditure in terms of the designated groups. The Department commenced tracking procurement expenditure relating to Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) from 2021/22.

AREA	2019/20	2020/2021	2021/2022	2022/23
Women	-	-	R1,476 billion	R1,394 billion
Youth	-	-	R610 million	R364 million
People living with disabilities	-	-	R64 million	R121 million

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has already commissioned projects in all Water Service Authorities (WSAs) to do situational assessments of water supply infrastructure and reasons for service delivery challenges. The outcomes of these assessments show that the backlogs are due to the significant growth in the number of households on the fringes of communities that have not been connected to existing municipal water supply infrastructure. This is also borne out by the census 2022 data indicating a 23,4% growth in the number households from 14,4 million households in 2011 to 17,8 million in 2022.

Although the overall access to piped water shows a small increase, the percentage of households with access to piped water inside the dwelling increased from 46.3% in 2011 to 59.7% in 2022, which indicates a focus on delivery of higher levels of service. The distribution of households by main source of water contrasts with the piped water figure as the majority of households across the three censuses made use of a regional/local water scheme as their main source of water. This proportion increased steadily from 74,7% in 2001 to 79,7% in 2011, and to 82,7% in 2022.

The DWS has two conditional grants which aim at addressing water and sanitation services backlogs across the country and is implementing over 250 water and sanitation intermittent and intermediate projects aimed at providing water and sanitation services to all municipalities across the country. These projects are funded through Water Services Infrastructure Grant which provide immediate to short term solutions.

Furthermore, the DWS has over 90 bulk water projects that will assist municipalities across the country to connect households to potable water. These bulk water projects are funded through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant. All these projects are initiatives by the DWS to ensure that households have access potable water.

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Reply:

 

The Department of Water and Sanitation has established a Water Supply Joint Operation Committee (JOC) together with Rand Water and all the three Metropolitan Municipalities (City of Ekurhuleni, City of Johannesburg, and City of Tshwane) in the Gauteng province. The JOC is a technical committee that has been meeting daily for the past two months to review the system yield and work out ways on how the water could be equitably shared. Also, the JOC looks at water supply challenges in the province as well as interventions to address the challenges. These interventions include restrictions of some of the bulk meters, closing some of the reservoirs overnight to allow the bulk water supply system to be at an acceptable healthy state. Currently, the water demand in Gauteng has grown rapidly, largely due to population growth and partly due to the increasing leaks in municipal distribution systems.

The Minister had held engagements with all the political and administrative leadership of all the municipalities in Gauteng and Rand Water in the Province wherein the municipalities are encouraged to address the increasing water consumption, non- revenue water and physical water losses. The municipalities are advised to improve their billing and revenue collection and allocate increased funding to maintenance and reducing leaks. It should be noted that the demand-supply relationship for treated water in Gauteng is very tight and the system is vulnerable to disruptions caused by heavy loadshedding, electro-mechanical breakdowns or theft of cables.

The Lesedi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the south-eastern extents of Gauteng Province. It is one of three local municipalities within the Sedibeng District Municipality. Water supply for Lesedi comes from Mapleton Booster Station of Rand Water. The water is then pumped into Springs Brakpan Water Supply System of Rand Water. The storage facility is Selcourt Reservoir and there are 2-meter points on the western-edge i.e., Jameson Park/Kaydale and Heidelberg Town. The Selcourt reservoir must be above 50% capacity to sufficiently supply the Lesedi LM. The power failures, trips, pipeline failures and other emergency shut downs and overall water consumption by the metros affect the level of this reservoir.

The following water distributions systems are therefore affected: Rensburg Reservoir & Tower which supplied Walker, Vos, Zuid, JG Strydom and Coen Labuschagne. On the 12th of October, Rensburg Reservoir was at 15%. The Heidelberg Command Reservoirs which supplies the Heidelberg CBD, Jordan Park and Bergsig.

The Lesedi Local Municipality is currently implementing the below short-term measures to mitigate the water supply shortages in their area of jurisdiction when there are challenges: -

• Water tankering using three (3) municipal Water tankers, which services the affected areas. The high lying areas of Rensburg will be serviced as long as there are water shortages in the area.

• Designed System Operation alterations, to equitably manage supply to various settlements. That means the rotation of supply between low and high-pressure systems is done to ensure equitable access amongst all residents.

• Regular Feed back to the affected communities.

There are continuous engagements between the Municipality and Rand Water, on matters related to the water supply.

The Department provided R 18 million to Lesedi LM for the 2023/24 financial year for installation of the water supply infrastructure in Kaydale township.

Rand water is implementing an Upgrade of Mapleton Pumping Station which will be commissioned by December 2024. They are further Installing generators as a short-term measure in their Mapleton system by November 2023. Long- term interventions include construction of new reservoirs by 2028 at Brakpan 200Ml, and another 80 Ml Reservoir at Selcourt.

The daily JOC between Rand Water and Metros in the main also assist to ensure that the local municipalities are not negatively affected by the high consumption of the metros since water is appropriately shifted to ensure that everyone has some water despite the challenges of over-abstraction.

 

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Reply:

1.  The Renosterberg Local Municipality (LM) requested support from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and The Northern Cape Department of CoGHSTA regarding urgent repairs and maintenance of its sewer reticulation system and pump stations. This assistance was required due to financial obligations and constraints that the municipality was experiencing.

A condition assessment was conducted by DWS, MISA and CoGHSTA and based on this assessment, the following scope of work indicated in the table below was finalised to rectify the sewer infrastructure challenges:

ITEM	REPAIRS OF SET'UER PUMPSTATIONS IN VANDERKLOOF
1	Main Pumpstation 36kW Gorman Rupp: Repairs on the Electrical Panel
2	Repair of Minor Sewer Pumpstation 11kW (x2) Hidrostal (Electrical and Mechanical Repairs) - Suikerbossie Street
3	Repair of Minor Sewer Pumpstation 11kW (x2) Hidrostal {Electrical and Mechanical Repairs} - Nature Reserve Street

The abovementioned repairs could not be funded through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) of the DWS, with the exception for the level control switches for both pumps which were priced at R 150 000. Funding was allocated by DWS for this work.

The Northern Cape Department of CoGHSTA allocated R1 million for the required work. The Request for Quotation was issued by CoGHSTA during August 2022 for the repairs of the sewer pumpstations in Vanderkloof and work was completed by December 2022.

DWS assisted in monitoring of the works together with the CoGHSTA office. Retention work to the level control system was done during October 2022 and additional maintenance to the main pumpstation seals was done by the Renosterberg LM during October 2023.

2. Regulatory actions taken by the DWS to ensure that the Renosterberg Local Municipality complies with requirements for wastewater management include the following:

• The DWS issued notices of intent and Directives to the Renosterberg LM for spillages from the pumpstation and discharges from the Vanderkloof Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW).
• A Notice of intention to issue a directive in terms of Sections19(1) and 53(1) of the NWA was issued to municipality, on 24 November 2018. No response was received by DWS in relation to the notice issued.
• A directive issued 5 February 2019 requiring rectification of pollution activities as discharges from pumpstations and the Vanderkloof WWTW into the Vanderkloof dam. There were requirements to stop pollution and improve operation and maintenance. The municipality partially rectified operation and maintenance issues and waste discharges.
• There were complaints received by DWS from members of the public about accumulated to sewer discharges from 2 pumpstations and the Vanderkloof WWTW into the Vanderkloof dam from the beginning of March 2022. Verbal communication with municipal officials and investigation of the Vanderkloof pumpstations and WWTW on 23 December 2021 and during 18-22 March 2022 indicated discharges from the two pumpstations on the Vanderkloof dam had created algal blooms in March 2022. The Municipality indicated that the pumps were not pumping and discharging to the dam. The LM was in the process of refurbishing the pumpstations but are experiencing procurement challenges due to financial status of Renosterberg LM. AS an interim measure, the sewerage was pumped and trucked to the WWTW by the municipality.
• Another directive was issued by DWS in March 2022 for the municipality to stop the spillages and rectify the infrastructure.

A MISA report issued in April 2022 confirmed infrastructure deficiencies. A site inspection conducted by CoGHSTA also reached the same conclusion as the DWS investigations that the Vanderkloof WWTW and associated pump stations are contaminating groundwater resources and polluting the Vanderkloof Dam.

The municipality informed DWS of challenges experienced with the WWTW and pumpstations. The municipality indicated that its accounts were frozen due to outstanding Eskom debt and therefore no funds could be accessed to implement the corrective actions and comply with the DWS directives. However, the account was unfrozen as per the court ruling in May 2022. Afterwards, the DWS instructed the municipality to submit a corrective plant of action with clear time frames to address non-compliance on 22 June 2022. The plan is addressed as indicated in (1) above.

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Reply:

a)  The total amount in outstanding debts is owed by municipalities to water boards and the Department’s Water Trading Entity as at the end of September 2023 was R26.7 billion. The Water Boards are currently owed R18.3 billion and the Water Trading Entity is currently owed R8.4 billion by the municipalities.

b) Steps taken by the Department to mitigate the growing debt crisis to ensure the financial stability and viability of the water supply infrastructure include the following:

• Development of Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) for debt recovery have been developed, covering both the Water Boards and the Department’s Water Trading Entity.
• A consultation process inclusive of all water sector stakeholders was undertaken on the outstanding debt and the strategy to improve billing and revenue collection for bulk raw water and bulk water services. Stakeholders included 144 Water Services Authorities (WSA’s), 9 Members of Executive Councils (MEC’s) responsible for Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs, South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA). All the sector stakeholders were given opportunity to comment on SOPs until 24 March 2023.
• On 6 October 2023, the Minister further convened a meeting with all the Water Boards and the SOPs were presented to the Water Boards. The resolution of the meeting was that the Water Boards should submit their comments on the SOPs to DWS by 20 October 2023. Comments were received from the water boards and are in support of the SOPs.

The Minister has now finalized the consultation process. The Department and Water Boards will continue to engage the local government sector through the Intergovernmental Relations Framework (IRFA) provisions to recover the outstanding debt. Should this not result in a solution the department and water boards will implement the following steps in line with the SOPs:

• DWS will collaborate with National Treasury to ensure that equitable share
  allocations are withheld for municipalities not paying their current invoices.
• Consistent enforcement of water restrictions on non-paying municipalities.
• Legal processes which will result in a judgement against the municipalities and repayment agreements can then be concluded which will be made an order of the court.

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Reply:

The table below indicates total number of reported bulk water pipes in terms of infrastructure that is owned and operated by Water Boards that had burst and/or were leaking in the 2022-23 financial year.

Water Board	Total number of reported bulk water pipes that had burst and/or were leaking in the 2022-23 financial year	(a) Total number of the specified reports followed up on	(b) Total number of burst and/or leaking bulk water pipes repaired and/or replaced	(c) Total amount spent
Amatola Water	562	562	562	R10 716 073
Vaal Central Water (former Bloem Water)	325	325	325	R7 534 430
Lepelle Northern Water	158	158	158	R1 310 500
Magalies Water	635	635	635	R2 175 449
Overberg Water	96	96	96	R834 000
Rand Water	236	236	236	R230 000 000
uMngeni-uThukela Water (former Umgeni and Mhlathuze Water)	171	171	171	R500 120 038

 

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Reply:

The Department released the Green Drop 2023 Watch Report in June 2023 which is an interim report to keep the public and stakeholders updated and informed on the progress made by municipalities to remedy failing dysfunctional wastewater infrastructure and compliance.

1. The Department received corrective action plans (CAPS) from municipalities for 189 of the 334 wastewater systems (i.e. 57% response rate). By June 2023, only 84 of the 189 plans submitted to the department were being implemented, with the balance being in planning phase or no progress reported.
2. For those municipalities which did not submit corrective action plans, DWS has issued directives in terms of the National Water Act compelling them to submit such plans. Criminal charges have been laid against some of the municipalities which have not submitted corrective action plans and are non-compliant to NWA directives previously issued. Further cases are being investigated and the Department is finalising case dockets and will subsequently refer these cases to the National Prosecuting Authority to prosecute non-compliant municipalities.

The Department has entered a Plea Sentencing Agreement with three (3) municipalities that were non-compliant with the provisions of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998). As a result, fines have been imposed through a Court Order. The Department is continuing to monitor the implementation of the order to ensure compliance. Furthermore, a Court Interdict was obtained against Msukaligwa LM for causing pollution of the water resources.

 

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reprioritised the allocated Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant and Water Services Infrastructure Grant towards addressing the emergency needs of repair, refurbish and where applicable upgrade water services infrastructure which were failing to perform at optimal levels. The infrastructure is owned and operated by municipalities and refurbishment projects are implemented by these municipalities as Implementing Agents. This is an ongoing intervention which is intended to improve water and sanitation service delivery.

The Department is working together with Municipalities to ensure that the interventions are complemented with functioning and sound Asset Management Policies as well as the required capacity to properly operate and maintain this infrastructure. This will ensure performance of infrastructure to maximum design capacity and curb eliminate failures caused by lack of maintenance and neglect.

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is overseeing interventions to alleviate current water shortages in Sekhukhune District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality and Polokwane Local Municipality. The interim measures implemented in the areas include emergency relief measures as follows:

• 20 water tankers which were provided to Sekhukhune District Municipality. 1690 water tanks have been installed in Sekhukhune as a short-term measure to ensure communities are able access water on a daily basis.
• The Polokwane LM delivers water through water tankers to communities as per notifications received about areas/ households without water.
• DWS is overseeing groundwater development projects and there are ongoing construction projects to install elevated storage tanks.

The DWS allocated funding through its Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) for implementation of water services reticulation projects in the Sekhukhune, Capricorn and Polokwane Municipalities. The funding was allocated for the 2023/24 financial year for projects to be implemented by the Municipalities to improve access to water. Funding allocated to each municipality is indicated below:

• Sekhukhune DM - R49 million
• Capricorn DM - R 158 million
• Polokwane LM - R 72,7 million

Villages to benefit from the reticulation projects are indicated in the table below:

Municipality	Villages benefiting
Sekhukhune DM	Maebe, Tukakgomo, Nkosini, Moutse, Phokwane, Mabulela, Rutseng and Ga-Marishane
Capricorn DM	Ga-Malokela, Indermark, Senwabarwana, Driekoppies, Mogwadi, Maponto, Bolatjane, Ramatjowe, Dipateng, Sekhwama and Maleka
Polokwane LM	Mashamaite, Makgodu, Mars, Moletijie, Bakone Ga-Ntlolane, Ga-Phofu, Badimong, Segwasi and surrounding areas

The municipalities are required to establish project steering committees and project management teams to ensure effective monitoring of project progress. By overseeing the implementation of these projects and enabling water carting by the Water Services Authorities to communities, the Department supports the municipalities to ensure that water is supplied to the various communities in the three Municipalities until bulk infrastructure projects are completed.

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Reply:

(a-b)The Department is implementing an intervention in terms of Section 63 of the National Water Services Act through the Sedibeng Sewer Scheme Project and Vaal River System Intervention in the Sedibeng District. Rand Water, the Implementing Agent is making satisfactory progress on the various projects that are currently under implementation.

However, sewer spillages in all municipal areas remain a challenge where repairs or unblocking of lines are delayed or where pumpstations are overloaded. Where sewer spillages occur and are brought to the Department’s attention, these are investigated, and Directives issued to rapidly address such pollution incidents. The Department is continuously monitoring the quality of water resources and effluent discharges. In addition, those with water use authorisation are required to meet the norms and standards. The Blue and Green Drop Certification programmes intensify monitoring of municipal service provision by ensuring that the entire value chain is assessed. These assessments enable the Department to have a targeted approach where diagnosis is done on municipal performance. The risks are identified, and water services authorities are required to address root causes.

Though raw water is drawn from rivers and dams, it is treated in Water Treatment Works and 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.

(c) The Department has a five-year reliability plan which identifies levels of access and other aspects of water services standards where a holistic plan is developed and implemented for each water services authority using the District Development Model and the various grant funding streams are used for water and sanitation infrastructure upgrades and refurbishments.

 

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Reply:

1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has not issued a Water Use License (WUL) to the Serendipity Truck wash because no WUL application was received from the client.

2. No other licenses have been issued to the Serendipity Truck wash because as there were applications received by the DWS.

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Reply:

According to the National Water Act (Act No.36 of 1998), [Section 37 (I)], spiral plants are not considered to be a controlled activity. However, Section 38 (1) allows the Minister to declare any activity as controlled if it is deemed to have detrimental impact on water resources.

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Reply:

1. In terms of administrative justice, prior to the issuance of an administrative directive, a notice of intent has to be issued indicating suspected non-compliance and what actions the transgressor will be expected to take should the directive be issued. Upon receipt of the notice the alleged transgressor must respond within a stipulated timeframe and provide a response or plan to rectify the non-compliance. Should no response or representation be received or if the plan submitted is not acceptable, a directive is issued. If the representation brings other facts to light and illustrates that there is no transgression, or an acceptable plan is tabled, then the process does not proceed to the issuance of a directive and the department continues to monitor compliance.

(i)(aa) During the 2021/2022 financial year, the Department had issued a total of 75 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive in response to identified contraventions related to requirements stipulated under Sections 19 (3) and 22 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998). The Department also issued 36 Directives in response to contraventions. These administrative actions pertain to instances where sewer systems failed to contain wastewater, or treated wastewater insufficiently resulting in water pollution, and also water users that are engaging in unlawful water uses.

Enforcement Actions taken against non-compliant Municipalities *from April 2021 to March 2022
Sector	NWA Notices Issued	NWA Directives Issued
Local Government [WSA/WSP]	71	33
Government (National/Province]	4	3
Total	75	36

(bb) During the 2022/2023 financial year, the Department had issued 67 Notices of Intention to Issue a Directive and 25 Directives in response to contraventions in response to identified contraventions related to requirements stipulated under Sections 19 (3) and 22 of the National Water Act. These administrative actions pertain to instances where sewer systems failed to contain wastewater, or treated wastewater insufficiently resulting in water pollution and unauthorised water uses.

Enforcement Actions taken against non-compliant Municipalities *from April 2022 to March 2023
Sector	NWA Notices Issued	NWA Directives Issued
Local Government [WSA/WSP]	62	23
Government [National/Province]	5	2
Total	67	25

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 requirements stipulated under Sections 19 (3) and 22 of the National Water Act. These administrative actions pertain to instances where sewer systems failed to contain wastewater, or treated wastewater insufficiently resulting in water pollution and unauthorised water uses.

(ii) Eight (8) public entities have fully complied with the administrative enforcement actions taken by the Department for the period 2021-22, 2022-23 and current financial year. There was partial compliance in other instances which has led to criminal charges being laid against public entities that did not comply.

2. The Department has laid 25 criminal charges against public entities that have not complied with the directives issued to compel their compliance with the provisions of the NWA. The Department obtained 3 Plea Sentencing Agreements against Rand West City Local Municipality (LM), Thaba Chweu LM and Lekwa LM for contravening NWA provisions. Criminal charges including causing pollution of water resources were laid, and the municipalities pleaded guilty on all counts. Fines were imposed on each Local Municipalities. The Department is actively monitoring the implementation of compliance with the plea sentencing agreement.

Enforcement Actions taken against non-compliant Municipalities in the past three FYs
Sectors	Cases Registered at SAPS	Plea Sentencing Agreement
	FY 21/22	FY 22/23	FY 23/24	FY 21/22	FY 22/23	FY 23/24
Local Government [WSA/WSP]	3	10	11	-	2	1
Government [National/Prov]	-	1	-	-	-	-
Total	3	11	11	0	2	1

Furthermore, the Department obtained a court order against Msukaligwa LM. The Department will continue to monitor the implementation of the court order.

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