Questions and Replies
10 April 2024 - NW237
Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether his department considered any alternative mechanisms that would not impact the economy of the Republic before the issuance by the Acting Director-General of his department of a circular on 21 December 2023, which required tourists who wished to extend their stay in the Republic to leave by 29 February 2024 if they have not received a response to their applications to extend their short-term visas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Honourable Member, I would like to draw your attention to the Media briefing held on 17 March 2024 in which I comprehensively clarified the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the Circular and the steps taken by the Department to address any consequential concerns emanating therefrom. I have also previously addressed this matter in Parliament in February 2024 during the SONA Debate and on the occasion of the oral responses session of the JCPS Cluster held on 28 February 2023.
In my presentation on the occasion of the Media briefing which is attached as Annexure A, I further clarified how the Department would assist those short-term visa holders who applied, inter alia, for visa extensions and who still have not yet received their application outcomes, whether negative or positive. I must also refer you to paragraphs 2 – 4 supra on page 3 of the Media briefing in which clarity is given regarding the removal of undesirable status for those applicants who may have been purported to have overstayed.
At the time of the Media briefing, there were only 6 known cases received of persons who were negatively affected by the Circular. The Department will continue to assist and resolve these matters upon receipt of specific cases.
END
10 April 2024 - NW613
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to her reply to question 98 on 28 February 2023, what are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) date of purchase and (e) purchase price of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) her and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 8 May 2019?
Reply:
|
Make |
Model |
Year Manufacture |
Cost |
Purchase Date |
Official |
|
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
|
|
BMW |
5 Series Sedan |
2022 |
R 748 624.04 |
27/01/2022 |
Previous Minister |
No other vehicles were procured during this period for the previous Minister, the current Deputy Minister or the previous Deputy Minister
10 April 2024 - NW380
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What specific steps of intervention has her department taken to ensure that persons living with disabilities, in particular those who are wheelchair bound, are catered for in the public transport system?
Reply:
Public transport is defined by the Department of Transport as road-based public transport (buses, minibus taxis, taxis and e-hailing services). The Department of Transport monitors and evaluates public transport. The Province and Municipalities implement public transport systems.
The universal accessibility of these public transport systems is covered in the 2021 White Paper on National Transport Policy; the 2007 Public Transport Strategy and Action Plan; the Implementation Strategy to Guide the Accessibility of Public Transport Systems in South Africa, the National Land Transport Act and the Public Transport Network Grant (PTNG).
In rural areas 2016 Rural Public Transport Strategy, requires universal accessibility to services. There is a programme for learners with disabilities in the 2015 National Scholar Transport Policy.
The bus standard, 10370, which has been a national compulsory standard since 2009 in IPTN cities, includes access for wheelchair users. It is due to be revised next year, and will apply to all other areas of the country after that. In addition, the Department has developed minimum requirements for pedestrian crossings in 2017.
10 April 2024 - NW619
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether she has been informed about the collaboration between Discovery, Avis Southern Africa and Edu Wize to establish the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy that will assist in the maintenance of public roads; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether she intends to take steps to ensure the accreditation of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy to offer a National Certificate in Roadworks Construction, which is an equivalent to a National Qualification Framework level 3 qualification, to assist in addressing the national issue of road maintenance and infrastructure improvement; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what measures will she put in place to ensure the quality and sustainability of road repairs conducted by graduates of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy?
Reply:
1. As the Minister of Transport, I am fully aware of the collaboration between Discovery, Avis South Africa and Edu Wize on Discovery Pothole Patrol academy that is accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme on NQF Level 3 qualification that kicked off on 1 February 2024.
2. Considering the rapid decline in the condition of South Africa’s roads and the lack of resources and technical capacity to fix potholes, My Department welcome the Pothole Patrol Academy`s initiative to provide on the job practical training in road Construction and Maintenance with the aim to improve the general condition of roads. My Department is engaging with various stakeholders and private sector for involvement and collaboration in addressing the bad condition of roads in the country of which Discovery, Avis South Africa and Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) are already in partnership. Furthermore, My Department support any initiative to create jobs for youth while fixing potholes.
10 April 2024 - NW534
Mhlongo, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What form of transport does she envisage to alleviate the chronic suffering from high costs of private transport in rural villages around small towns such as Winterton in the foothills of the Drakensberg?
Reply:
The provision of public transport is guided by transport plans, which are developed and implemented by municipalities as planning authorities and not national. These transport plans are used to design the most efficient public transport mode for an area or within a network in order to provide an efficient service to commuters.
10 April 2024 - NW429
Mey, Mr P to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether her department maintains the traffic lights on the provincial road R25 within the boundaries of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng, as both the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng Transport Authority deny responsibility in this regard; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department has any plans in place to repair the specified traffic lights that have been out of service for an indefinite period; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) timelines in this regard; (3) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
As the Honourable member may be aware, road and Transport is a concurrent function performed by all spheres of Government meaning that the province is responsible for Provincial road whereas the municipality looks after the municipal roads in terms of Section 4(a) of the constitution.
1. It is on this basis that Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is responsible for the maintenance of traffic light on the provincial road R25.
2. A large number of Traffic Signals within the Ekurhuleni Metro are not functioning due to theft and vandalism. This means that the Department has to secure a budget to replace the damaged infrastructure and upscale the Regional Technical teams’ capacity to provide road maintenance.
The Department is currently working on securing a budget for restoration of traffic signals along the R 25 and other affected regions within Gauteng Province. Following the 2024/25 budgeting cycle, the Department plans to commence with restoration works in April 2024, with priority being given to R25 road.
3. The Minister of Transport has no plans to pronounce or make a public statement on this matter as outlined on paragraph (i) in terms of the constitution of the Republic.
10 April 2024 - NW617
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)In light of the launch of the Vala Zonke War Room in 2023, wherein the citizens were once again encouraged to use the Pothole Reporting App, what (a) has been the effectiveness of the specified App since its launch and (b) total number of potholes were (i) reported and (ii) repaired as a result of the initiative; (2) in light of the varied challenges facing road maintenance across the three spheres of government, what (a) specific training and (b) skills development initiatives are (i) planned and (ii) underway to build capacity within the relevant road authorities and maintenance depots; (3) Since the Vala Zonke War Room aims to centralise and expedite the response to pothole issues, what steps has she taken to ensure that the centralisation does not lead to bureaucratic delays and/or a disconnection from localised road maintenance needs and priorities?
Reply:
1. (a) The Vala Zonke Public Pothole Reporting APP was launched on 8 August 22, and to date we have had 21 341 downloads of the APP.
(b) (i) The Public has reported 46 693 potholes to date using the public APP
(b) (ii) Of the Public reported potholes a total of 7842 has been reported as closed to Vala Zonke War Room. This number excludes the blacktop patching numbers currently received from authorities. Indications are that this number is higher as not all Authorities are reporting back to the Vala Zonke War Room on actual repaired potholes or in the correct format to reconcile public potholes repaired. The War Room is trying to establish a mechanism to reconcile blacktop patching with potholes repaired.
2. (a) Various best practices national guidelines has been developed regarding road asset management and published under the auspices of the committee of transport Officials (COTO) as Technical Recommendations or Methods to be utlised by all spheres of Government.
b) (i) Various training initiatives using the above national guidelines are undertaken by the various spheres of Government and Service providers as and when new employees or sub-contractors are onboarded.
(b) (ii) SANRAL is in a process of entering in an MOU with the CETA. In terms of this MOU the CETA will provide the requisite accredited training to the supervisors and labour from the roads authorities engaged in the repair of potholes. A second aspect is the training of SMME’s and their teams in accredited training in the repair of potholes and in the management, operation of these small construction entities.
The CETA has developed accredited training courses specifically for the repair of potholes.
3. The role of the Vala Zonke War Room is not to actually perform the pothole repairs, these repairs are still performed by the responsible Road Authority for the section of road in their respective road networks as per provisions of the Constitution. The Vala Zonke War Room provides central oversight, reporting and monitoring on repair of potholes by the responsible road authority, establish reasons into the delay in repairing potholes by responsible road authorities and identify common reasons in delays that needs to be escalated to be unblocked at appropriate Authorithy level. The War Room also provides training on the use of the APP’s to the respective Road authority officials and the use of the central electronic database – Integrated Transportation Information System (ITIS).
10 April 2024 - NW567
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What is the total value of the assets of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa in Rands over the past five years; (2) of the assumed amount written off following the recent update of the asset register, what is the breakdown of assets written off due to theft, vandalism and/or other criminal acts?
Reply:
(1) The PRASA total asset values over the last 5 years are as follows:
- 2023 – R81,138,987,000
- 2022 – R81,761,207,000
- 2021 – R76,985,291,000
- 2020 – R80,904,701,000
- 2019 – R75,883,857,000
(2) Assets written off due to theft and vandalism amounts to R2,049,947,000 and assets impaired due to theft and vandalism amounts to R5,590,966,000.
10 April 2024 - NW618
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether she intends to take any steps to establish a private-public partnership with the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy to align it with the broader skills development and job creation strategies of the Government, particularly in the infrastructure sector; if not, why not; if so, what does she envisage to be the impact of such a private-public initiative on the unemployment rate among the youth, considering the entrepreneurial opportunities it purports to offer?
Reply:
As the Honourable Member may be aware, my Department has already initiated a process to enter into Public Private Partnership (PPP) with Discovery Health Insurance Company that is already in partnership with Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA). Several meetings have already been convened with JRA and Discovery Health to determine the areas of collaboration and role clarification including skills development and job creation. Engagements are still ongoing with the South African Insurance Association to adopt a national integrated approach in partnership with the entire insurance sector with the view to align Government initiative with the broader skill development initiative. The PPP initiative will contribute significantly in addressing the high number of unemployment especially amongst the youth.
In addition to the above, the initiative will enable private companies to make donations towards the maintenance and upkeep of roads through their Corporate Social Responsibility and claim for BEE Scorecards and obtain Tax deduction for such donation in terms of section 18A of SARS.
09 April 2024 - NW787
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Basic Education
. Whether, with reference to her reply to question 3452 on 8 November 2023, she will furnish Ms A L A Abrahams with an updated report on the child support grant received by learners who are 18 years old, thus aged out of the grant, but were still in Grades (a) 9, (b) 10, (c) 11 and (d) 12 for the year 2023; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department collects child support grants information as part of the biographical data of learners. However, it is self-reported and dependent on learners (or parents) providing the information. The data provided below are learners who are 18 year-old and indicated that they received social grants and still attending school for the period indicated. This includes ordinary and Special Education Needs (SEN) learners attending Public Ordinary, Special and Vocational Schools. Learners from Grade 9 are mainly attending Vocational and Special schools.
Table 1: Number of 18 year-old learners that received child support grant in 2023
09 April 2024 - NW802
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) (a) What total number of mining rights holders are not implementing the Social Labour Plans (SLPs) and (b) on what dates were the SLPs last reviewed. (2) whether his department record community objections to the way in which the SLPs are being implemented; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what total number of objections were recorded in each region (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023?
Reply:
(1)(a) 326 Mines have not fully implemented their Social and Labour Plans due to variety of reasons. These include mines that are not yet operational as well as those under Care and Maintenance.
(b) The Social and Labour Plan (SLP) incorporates various elements of the Mining Charter such as Human Resources Development, Employment Equity, Procurement, Local Economic Development, Management of Downscaling and retrenchments as well as Living and Housing conditions. Community development is only one aspect of the SLP.
Mining companies may therefore implement most aspects of the SLP and be non-compliant on other aspects. Where a holder of a Mining Right is non-compliant, administrative notices/directives are issued in terms of sections 29 or 93, whereby the holder is requested to take rectifying steps.
Commitments in Social and Labour Plans are implemented in five (5) year cycles, and new SLP’s are submitted every 5 years for the duration of the Mining Right. The date of review of each SLP is dependent on the end of that mine’s five-year cycle. There is therefore no single date for reviewing all SLPs.
(2)(a) 201 objections were recorded in the past three years.
(b) 66 objections were recorded since 01 April 2023.
09 April 2024 - NW798
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the current average learner to teacher ratio at public schools (a) in each grade and (b) over the medium term (i) nationally and (ii) per province?
Reply:
(a) and (b)
The Department of Basic Education collects data of schools that incudes class data on learners and teaching staff. However, it should be noted that it is self-reported. The data used below includes teaching staff that are paid by the State and School Governing Bodies as well as ordinary and Special Education Needs learners that attends Public Ordinary, Special and Vocational Schools.
The Department provided Learner Educator Ratio (LER) for primary and secondary rather than per grade due to low response rate in terms of educators indicating the grades that they are teaching. It is also to be noted that the teaching staff includes Principals and other School Management Team members that have reduced contact time and therefore lowers the LER.
Table 1: Learner Educator Ratio in primary and secondary schools, by province, in 2023.
|
Province |
PRIMARY SCHOOL |
SECONDARY SCHOOL |
|
EC |
29,0 |
32,5 |
|
FS |
31,6 |
29,6 |
|
GT |
31,9 |
29,0 |
|
KZN |
30,4 |
31,2 |
|
LP |
35,4 |
30,7 |
|
MP |
33,2 |
30,4 |
|
NC |
30,2 |
25,3 |
|
NW |
32,3 |
29,7 |
|
WC |
30,5 |
29,4 |
|
NAT |
31,6 |
30,3 |
09 April 2024 - NW788
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department keeps record of the total number of learners who receive the child support grant and dropped out of school once they turn 18 years old; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in respect of each (a) grade and (b) province for the (i) 2021, (ii) 2022 and (iii) 2023 school years?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) collects child support grants information as part of the biographical data of learners. However, it is self-reported and dependent on learners (or parents) providing the information. Currently the DBE is unable to provide a response in terms of dropout learners as the Department is still in a process of tracking learners who might have moved to other sectors (such as the Department of Higher Education and Training) as they are not considered as dropouts.
The data provided below are learners who are 18 years and indicated that they received social grants and still attending school for the period indicated. This includes ordinary and Special Education Needs (SEN) learners attending Public Ordinary, Special and Vocational Schools. Learners from Grade 7 to 9 are mainly attending Vocational and Special schools.
Table 1: Number of 18 year-old learners that received child support grant in 2022
Table 2: Number of 18 year-old learners that received child support grant in 2023
09 April 2024 - NW815
Herron, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) With regard to the difference in electricity tariffs approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and implemented by the City of Cape Town (CCT) Metropolitan Municipality (details furnished), and the subsequent legal action by the CCT (details furnished), what is the status of the court application to review Nersa’s decision for the 2022-23 municipal financial year; (2) whether, following the failure of the CCT’s urgent High Court application regarding the electricity tariffs for the 2023-24 municipal financial year, the CCT has taken any further legal steps with regard to the 2023-24 Nersa tariff decision; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the CCT obtained an interim decision from Nersa and/or a High Court order, which permits them to charge a tariff hike in excess of the Nersa decisions for each municipal financial year, pending the final determination of their review(s); if not, (a) under what authority did the CCT increase its tariffs in excess of the Nersa approved increase, (b) can the CCT rely on any statutory provisions for the tariffs that residents have been paying since 1 July 2022, (c) does his department offer residents who have been overcharged, any recourse and (d) what is the estimated and/or actual total amount in excess of the approved Nersa tariffs of electricity charged to residents of Cape Town, since 1 July 2022; (4) how has Nersa dealt with the complaints and objections it received from the residents of Cape Town during 2023 when the above-approved tariff hike became public knowledge; (5) whether Nersa intends taking any action against the CCT as a licensed distributor that allegedly violates a Nersa decision on electricity tariffs; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) action and (b) are the relevant details in cases where Nersa had acted in such cases?
Reply:
1. The matter is awaiting judicial management to determine the date for the hearing. The exchanges between the parties have been completed save for the filing of Heads of Arguments which the date for their submission will be determined by the judicial management.
2. The City of Cape Town Metro took the decision of NERSA for a judicial review and the matter is also going to be subjected to judicial management as the exchanges between the parties has been completed.
3. There is no court interim order received by the City of Cape Town Metro to charge a tariff in excess of NERSA approved tariffs.
a) The City of Cape Town Metro unilateral implementation of unapproved tariff is unlawful and in breach of its distribution licence condition.
b) NERSA is not aware of any the lawful instrument that can entitle the City of Cape Town Metro to unilateral implement unapproved tariffs.
c) Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 enables customer to refer a complaint to NERSA for dispute resolution or for NERSA to sit as a tribunal to enforce compliance or a full drawn out legal process before courts.
d) NERSA has never done an audit of it because of a variety of challenges.
4. As per NERSA’s procedures in the case of non-compliance with licence conditions, NERSA requested a meeting with the City of Cape Town Metro, however the request was turned down by the City, stating that they have a lodged a review case on this matter with the High Court. NERSA is the respondent in the case. It was NERSA’s considered view that since the matter is before Courts, it was prudent to await outcome of the Court proceedings before proceeding with its processes.
5. Currently the City and NERSA are in court dealing with tariff matters of 2022/23 and 2023/24. The two matters are at a judicial management stage before a judge and the outcome of the two matters will address the effect of the conduct of the City on customers and what remedies should be implemented to correct the wrong that have been done and the period within which such remedies should be implement.
09 April 2024 - NW742
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
In light of recent developments outlined in the National Land Transport Strategic Framework 2023-2028 on the Government’s plans to address the pressing challenges highlighted regarding road infrastructure and transport in the Republic, (a) how does her department intend to rectify the significant imbalance in freight transport, notably the overwhelming reliance on roads compared to rail and (b) what measures will be taken to promote a more sustainable and equitable freight transport system?
Reply:
(a) On 23 March 2022, Cabinet approved this White Paper on National Rail Policy, which takes a holistic view of the trajectory of the development of our rail system. This Policy not only creates policy certainty but also introduces radical structural reforms in the sector. This is intended to open up space for private sector investment and effective economic regulation that enables equitable access to both the primary and secondary network. The National Rail Policy intends to place rail on a sound footing to play a meaningful role as a backbone of a seamlessly integrated transport value chain able to make a meaningful contribution to the economy.
In March 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa’s logistics system. This followed the President’s announcement in the 2023 State of the Nation Address that Government would develop a Freight Logistics Roadmap that would translate policy commitments into reality, including the restructuring of Transnet Freight Rail to create a separate infrastructure manager and the implementation of an open access regime for the freight rail network.
The Department of Transport was one of the lead Departments in spearheading the development of the Freight Logistics Roadmap (Roadmap) which was approved by Cabinet in December 2023. The Roadmap outlines a range of actions required to restore the efficiency and competitiveness of key industry supply chains, as well as ports and rail more generally. It is also a fundamental guiding document for Transnet, which articulates both the challenges to be solved in the freight logistics system and the role and positioning of Transnet within this system as it goes through various stages of reform. The size and complexity of the freight logistics system means that the causes of poor performance are varied and intersecting. The aim of this roadmap is therefore to set out an evidence-based, implementable and achievable path for reform of South Africa’s logistics system in a manner that effectively addresses these challenges, and thus enables economic growth and transformation.
The implementation of the Roadmap will be overseen by the Department of Transport, Department of Public Enterprises, National Treasury and the Presidency through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) to enable a coherent, integrated response to the challenges within the national logistics system.
The Roadmap aims to:
- Set out structural reform within the rail and port sector. This will be done by creating a level playing field in ports and rail. A critical starting point for reform of the rail system, a separate Infrastructure Manager will be established for the rail network.
- To ensure a level competitive playing field in ports and rail, an independent Transport Economic Regulator (TER) will be established. The TER will be empowered by the Economic Regulation of Transport Bill. This legislation is an important enabler for private sector participation and third-party access in the rail sector.
- Right-size the rail network through developing a National Rail Master Plan. identifying the appropriate size of the network.
- Ensure the financial sustainability of the freight logistics system through private sector participation to systematically implemented through developing a Private Sector Participation (PSP) Framework for the rail sector to identify further PSP opportunities. The PSP Framework has been approved by Cabinet in December 2023 and its implementation plan is being developed. The PSP Framework for rail covers broad railway PSP issues, ranging from the South African PSP context, different forms of participation, a clear procurement framework and the role of rail economic regulation, as well as detail on the number of opportunities and the areas of PSP in the rail industry. The pursuit of PSP should, however, not be construed as the privatisation of the South African railways.
(b) In addition to the reforms such as the establishment of the TER, development of the National Rail Masterplan and the development of the PSP Framework, the Department of Transport has also developed an integrated Freight Road to Rail Migration Plan (FRRMP), the purpose of which is to ensure the effective and seamless road/rail modal shift, in an attempt to ensure a good equitable land surface transport split. The FRRMP has been extensively consulted on to ensure both government and private sector by-in and participation in this landmark road to rail split. The Interdepartmental Steering Committee, approved the Draft FRRMP which has since been workshopped with all relevant industry stakeholder, at the well attended FRRMP Colloquium moderated by the GCIS. It must be noted that the FRRMP follows the strategic interventions laid out in the Freight Roadmap, the Freight Road Strategy, the Rail Policy, NDP, Transport Master Plan and Transnet Recovery Plan.
The FRRMP aims to:
- Bring about equitable land surface transport modal split;
- Effective migration of rail friendly cargo back to rail ( road to rail migration)
- Effective infrastructure investment to ensure rail capacity.
09 April 2024 - NW730
McDonald, Mr LE to ask the Minister of Transport
How is the Public Entity going to improve its performance going forward, given the recovery of the state entities as going concerns, including the implementation of the recommendations of the Auditor-General of South Africa to improve the performance, governance and financial controls of the entities?
Reply:
AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA (ACSA)
ACSA is actively implementing transformative measures aligned with the strategic direction of diversifying revenue streams and bolster control over airport operations.
These interventions are strategically crafted to improve safety, security, and overall operational efficiency, reducing reliance on outsourcing while reinforcing the user-pay principle. Over the Corporate Plan window stretching to a 3-year period, these initiatives are poised to reshape the Company's operating landscape, fostering equitable partnerships, and driving inclusive growth.
One key intervention involves the rationalisation and reconfiguration of the fuel supply business and operating model. This aims to mitigate risks associated with disruptions and enhance control, ensuring universal access to fuel for all airport users. The strategy also includes aligning charges with the economic value derived from fuel infrastructure, fostering fairness, and mutual benefit.
On ground handling, the Company has initiated phase one of its planned interventions, providing incumbents with five years licence to operate across its airport platforms and grant self-handling permits to local airline operators. The subsequent phase will entail a transition to insourcing, with continuous monitoring of market conditions and performance alignment with the Company’s efficiency metrics.
While asset monetisation was prioritised during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic for fundraising, it has been deprioritised in the upcoming Corporate Plan window. The Company now shifts focus to strategies that enhance operational control, revenue, and overall sustainability.
Efforts in coordinating for implementation of aerotropolis and airport cities development is aimed to position ACSA's airports as nuclei for attracting investment. Strengthened collaboration with Metropolitan and local governments and key partners, leveraging special economic zones at airport locations, and integrating these zones into long-term planning and this is anticipated to facilitate the implementation of aerotropolis and airport cities.
In response to audit findings, significant actions have been undertaken to address key areas of concern. This includes investment property valuation, where ACSA reviewed the methodology and assumptions to be consistent with the industry norms and IFRS. Subsequently, a valuation process was initiated with focus on accurate assessment through valid leases.
Additionally, ACSA is working to conclude matters relating to deferred tax liability by end of the current financial year, and detailed analysis of the tax asset register is underway for closeout of the matter. Also, the adjustments made to financial statements reflecting reduction in cash and cash equivalents were completed before finalization of FY2022/23 Annual Financial Statements.
ACSA also closed on the finding relating to determination of VAT apportionment with voluntary disclosure and payment to SARS in February 2024 and is awaiting further feedback from SARS.
To enhance controls and reconciliation deficiencies in the parking system, the company has addressed the challenges with assistance from insurers and implementation of an automated solution which was completed by end of September 2023.
ACSA’s irregular expenditure register has 283 items with a cumulative amount of R 251 784 561. The company’s Loss Control Function has removed R 10 975 691 based on incorrectly classification of irregular expenditure and has submitted matters worth R 57 647 379 to the National Treasury for condonation. ACSA has prioritised items already under determination and those exceeding R 1 million, which constitute 77% of the total amount. The entity is expediting the enhancement of key functions to accelerate the resolution of identified irregularities.
ACSA has also addressed matters relating to IT Access Control and Third Party Management and it is going through internal approval process. This includes capacitation of the company’s Information Technology division to implement cyber security controls, implement secure settings on systems and enforce compliance with policies.
In the current financial year, the company has prioritized and the process of resourcing and strengthening the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function to effectively support the operationalization of Innovate, Grow, and Sustain strategy over the next five years. This is expected to be completed by the end of first quarter of financial year 2024/25.
This plays a pivotal role in significantly reducing irregularities and project delays while simultaneously fostering the development of small businesses, enhancing local capacity, and promoting industrialization. The optimization of the ACSA’s supply chain processes is expected to contribute significantly to the overall capex execution pace and broader socio-economic objectives for both ACSA and South Africa.
ACSA has developed the Anti-Corruption Management Plan (ACMP) with an aim of complying with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations obligation of ensuring that the Accounting Authority implements controls that ensure that fraud and corruption risk assessment is conducted regularly to identify emerging fraud and corruption risks. A risk management strategy which includes an Anti-Corruption Management Plan is used to direct Compliance and Ethics effort and priority, and to determine the skills required of managers and staff to improve controls and to manage these risks. The risk management strategy is clearly communicated to all officials to ensure that it is incorporated throughout the business of ACSA.
The company continues to encourage managers to identify and address internal control weaknesses, and regular training is conducted as a mitigation strategy.
ACSA has developed procedures and processes to deal with liability and recovery of losses or damages suffered as a result of a fraudulent or corrupt acts committed by an employee or non-employee and they continue to be implemented. Where necessary, criminal prosecution has been instituted against those found to have breached the policies in line with the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 12 of 2004).
3.2 SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
SAMSA has put together a Corporate Performance Improvement / Mitigation Plan to address the issue of non-performance. The following key elements have been put in place to ensure the turnaround of corporate performance.
SAMSA has developed a Corporate Performance Improvement / Mitigation Plan which the SAMSA Executive management will monitor and report on, on a monthly basis.
The SAMSA Risk Committee has been tasked on behalf of the Board to check the progress of the Corporate Performance Improvement / Mitigation Plan. To ensure that risk is managed, the recruitment process to appoint a Senior Manager: Risk is at an advanced stage.
An audit finding tracking register is kept and updated with the status of the implementation of the AGSA’s recommendations. In terms of the SCM related findings, an SCM compliance specialist has been appointed, and internal controls are being strengthened. A Senior Manager: SCM was also recently appointed, which will improve the efficiency of the SCM department.
With regards to going concern, the entity had implemented robust cost containment measures during the past 3 years, which has resulted in cost savings against budget, and has reduced the risk of the entity not being able to continue as a going concern. The Board is in the process of addressing the financial challenges facing SAMSA.
SAMSA has also reviewed its Corporate Strategy and Annual Performance Plan (Key Performance Indicators) for the next financial period to ensure that all the important key priorities are captured and aligned with the capacity in resources, within SAMSA controls and the new 2025-29 Medium Term Strategy Framework.
SAMSA is in the process of filling all critical and senior management vacant positions. The CFO is starting on the 1st of April 2024 and the CEO recruitment process is at an advanced stage, all critical (technical and senior management) positions have been advertised or in the process of being advertised to ensure that SAMSA is better resourced to deal with corporate performance.
3.3 ROAD TRAFIC INFRINGEMENT AGENCY (RTIA)
The Agency has conducted an audit review with AGSA in November 2023;
An audit action plan was developed and is being implemented with the view to address the root causes of underperformance;
An interim audit is being conducted by AGSA on qualified items (AARTO Assets and Liabilities);
The automation of the environment, including synchronizing Finance, HR and SCM processes to avoid fruitless and wasteful expenditure, as well as irregular expenditure;
The organisational structure has been reviewed in order to capacitate the Agency with appropriate skills;
Policies and standard operating procedures have been reviewed in order to strengthen control measures across the organisation; and
To address the going concern, the Agency has established new payment channels, reviewed the funding model, implemented the alternative revenue sources, and has intensified efforts for revenue collection.
3.4 ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COOPERATION (RTMC)
The Road Traffic Management Corporation continuously strives to improve its performance, for the year under review we strive to attain 100% of our set objectives which will be an improvement from the 95% APP attainment for the past two (2) financial years.
The Corporation remains a going concern and the AGSA has not raised any concerns regarding this matter. Management reports the entity’s financial position to the Board through its Sub-Committees.
The Corporation monitors the implementation of not only AGSA findings but those of Internal Audit as well. Management tables quarterly reports to apprise those charged with governance i.e Audit and Risk Committee and the Board on progress made in addressing internal control deficiencies.
3.5 ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
The Road Accident Fund has indeed improved on its operational performance and financial resilience since the implementation of the 2020-25 strategic plan. During the 2019/20 financial year, the RAF had to contend with the fact that administrative costs had shot up to R17 billion, with just over R10 billion spent on legal costs. The short-term liability had increased to R16.2 billion and was projected to peak at R52 billion for the period ending 31 March 2023 if no change was affected.
As reported in the RAF 2022/23 annual report, the RAF not only improved its performance on predetermined objectives to 91%, but it also saw the reduction in its short-term liability to R9.3 billion. In addition, the RAF managed to achieve its target of 75% reduction in legal costs by 2025. In this regard, just over R20 billion in legal costs have been saved since the implementation of the strategy.
Notwithstanding these improvements, significant risks to the sustainability of RAF remain. The RAF has not received a fuel levy adjustment for three consecutive financial years. And with the further extension of diesel rebates to more industries and increase in electric vehicles, it presents risks to the future revenue outlook.
It is therefore critical that the RAF legislative amendments are finalised and signed into law if these improvements are to be sustained. Key to the legislative amendments is the payment in annuities and refining the benefits offered.
3.6 THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL RAOD AGENCY LIMITED (SANRAL)
SANRAL’s going concern is linked with the e-toll resolution. There were cash injections from National Treasury to assist with settling bonds when they become due. SANRAL will be able to settle the 07 December 2024 bond of about R5,6 billion. AGSA continues to raise the issue of going concern until such time the e-toll is resolved.
The entity has introduced an audit response plan (which management prepares stating how the AGSA findings will be addressed) and audit war room. The audit war room deals with all aspects of audits – The evidence and plans for addressing AGSA and Internal Audit findings is reviewed by the audit war room (Manned by independent audit firm) to ensure that the evidence shows appropriate corrective actions have been implemented.
3.7 PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)
PRASA has a comprehensive multiyear audit action plan that details how it will deal with the aspects that have been raised by the Auditor General. The first year of this action plan has seen PRASA move from a disclaimer to a qualified opinion during the 2022/23 financial year. PRASA is making further steps in line with its plan to address issues highlighted by the AG and expects to see further improvements in the 2023/24 audit.
The following entities received a clean audit for 2022/23 financial year:
3.8 RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR
3.9 SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)
3.10 PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRSA)
3.11 CROSS-BOARDER ROAD TRANSPORT AGENCY (C-BRTA)
09 April 2024 - NW89
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) What total number of (a) pregnant learners and (b) other learners have written their National Senior Certificate Examinations from hospital in the (i) 2020, (ii) 2021 and (iii) 2023 examination periods; (2) (a)(i) who determines the capacity of a learner to write an examination from hospital and (ii) on what evidence is such a decision taken, (b) who is responsible for ensuring that a learner who has arranged to write their examinations from hospital, (i) receives the examination paper, (ii) is sufficiently capacitated to write the exam and (iii) have the examination paper submitted for marking and (c) what steps should be taken where an arrangement is made for a learner to write their exam from hospital but her department fails to fulfil its role in the arrangements causing the learner to be disadvantaged?
Reply:
1. Pregnant and Other Learners that have written the examination from Hospital
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2020 |
85 |
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2021 |
140 |
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2022 |
150 |
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2023 |
209 |
2. The Regulations Pertaining to the Conduct, Administration and Management of the National Senior Certificate Examinations makes provision for learners who are ill or confronted with any other circumstance beyond the candidate’s control, that prevents them from writing the examination, to be allowed to write the next examination.
a) (i) (ii) However, in exceptional cases, provision is also made for the writing of examinations in hospital. This is to accommodate girl learners who are pregnant or learners who are unwell and admitted to hospital, but are capable enough to write the examination. Such a learner and the parent will submit a formal request to the Head of Examinations in the province, to write the examination in hospital. The application must be submitted with a report from the medical practitioner attending to the learner, confirming that the learner is in a state of health to write the examination and that the learner cope with the stress of the examination
b) Once the Head of Examinations has approved the writing of the examination in hospital, guidance and direction is provided by the Provincial Head Office on the protocol to be followed to manage the administration of the examination. An invigilator will be appointed, preferably from the district office to supervise the examination. The first step is for the district office, to liaise with the hospital where the candidate will be writing the examination to ensure that the venue is suitable for the examination, in terms of the criteria relating to an Examination venue. The most important is that the venue must be isolated from the other patients and security must be maintained. The invigilator will collect the question paper from the district office and follow the normal rules relating to the writing of an examination. The script will be collected and returned to the district office and included in the correct batch with the other scripts from the centre where the candidate was registered to sit for the examinations. The subsequent processes follow the normal process flow relating to the management of scripts.
c) Every effort is made to ensure that learners that request to write and examination in hospital are accommodated. No cases have been reported to the DBE relating to a Province neglecting to provide learners with the necessary question papers after the arrangements were finalized, with regard to writing the examination at a hospital. If there was such a case, this should be brought to the attention of the DBE and the matter will be fully investigated and remedial measures will be put in place and consequence management will be implemented if there has been a dereliction of duty.
09 April 2024 - NW700
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether she will furnish Mr L J Basson with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by her department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic, including the (i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
There are no such events planned nor is there a budget available for it.
09 April 2024 - NW626
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Transport
(1) Whether the residence in Waterkloof on the corner of Edward Street and Rose Street in which Mr Lucky Montana resided as employee of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is currently occupied; if not, (a) why not, (b) from what date has the residence been unoccupied and (c) what is the reason for this; (2) what is the total monthly expenditure regarding the (a) municipal fees and (b) guarding of the residence?
Reply:
1. The Property/Residence in question, which is: Erf 839, Corner of Edward Street and Rose Street, Waterkloof is not owned by PRASA. The residence belongs to the National Government of the Republic of South Africa.
2. Not applicable (in accordance with Point 1).
09 April 2024 - NW182
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What were the offences committed by each of the 16 472 inmates who were released from prison in terms of the special remission programme; (2) whether the inmates who have reoffended will be required to continue serving their original sentence as a result of (a) being arrested, (b) charged and (c) found guilty of another offence; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Information on crimes committed by each offender released in terms of the special remission programme is attached as Annexure 1, it should however be noted that subsequent to verification a total of 16 074 offenders were released and not 16 472 as stated in question.
(2)(a) A total of 13 504 offenders were unconditionally released as they had reached their sentence expiry date upon granting of special remission. A total of 2 570 offenders were released into the supervision of Community Corrections in order to continue serving their sentences as parolees. It has been found that 04 parolees who are monitored under the community corrections system have been re-arrested for allegedly committing crimes for house breaking, assault (2) and absconding
(2)(b) Parolees who are re-arrested for allegedly committing crimes have been re-admitted and will go through court processes and may be required to serve the remaining part of his original sentence based on merits.
(2)(c) Offenders whom are found guilty of criminal offences will have to serve their sentences as imposed by courts and their sentences will be recalculated to cater for previous unexpired sentence/s. Offenders may therefore be required to serve the remaining part of their sentence including the sentence of further charge.
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09 April 2024 - NW828
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
In light of the report by the Public Service Commission that there are cases handled through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline and others that have been under investigation for more than three years, what are the reasons that these cases take so much time to be concluded?
Reply:
Cases reported through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) are referred to departments, public agencies and other public bodies for investigation in accordance with the agreed protocols. These departments, public agencies and other public bodies are required to investigate the referrals in terms of their particular mandates on investigations. Problems experienced by departments in the handling of NACH cases appear to be linked to the lack of investigative capacity, financial constraints and the fact that some departments do not have appropriate structures or specialized units to deal with the cases as required by the Minimum Anti-Corruption Capabilities set by Cabinet.
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08 April 2024 - NW230
Gericke, Mr V to ask the Minister of Police
In light of the gross concern by the public regarding the proliferation of private neighbourhood watch bodies that masquerade as farm- and neighbourhood watch and/or community policing forums who often abuse power to do access control in public areas through harassment of ordinary citizens and violating their rights, how does his department intend to stop the private companies from exercising the functions of the SA Police Service?
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08 April 2024 - NW845
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) With reference to the alleged police negligence and misconduct recently reported to have occurred in and around Kat-Kop in the Eastern Cape, what are the reasons that the SA Police Service (SAPS) members at the Mount Fletcher Police Station (a) failed to respond to the report of a rape for a period of two days, (b) requested that the local community in Kat-Kop detain the alleged perpetrator for a period of two days, (c) failed to take a statement from the victim upon their eventual response and (d) failed to arrest the alleged perpetrator; (2) whether consequence management steps have been taken against each of the SAPS members responsible for the alleged failures and/or misconduct; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any support services have been offered to the victim; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether the alleged perpetrator has been arrested and charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) what is the current situation regarding (a) members of the local community and (b) the victim's son, who were reportedly arrested by the SAPS members?
Reply:
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08 April 2024 - NW255
Loate, Mr T to ask the Minister of Police
What quantity of state property and assets were recovered by the SA Police Service, since 27 February 2018 when he became the Minister of Police, from criminal syndicates and their leaders who have been causing enormous harm to the economy through impacting state-owned enterprises such as Transnet, Telkom and Eskom?
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08 April 2024 - NW396
Matuba, Ms M M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
In light of his department implementing massive water and sanitation infrastructure projects and noting that some of these projects have experienced poor performance and workmanship by appointed service providers, what consequence management actions has his department enforced to (a) ensure timeous completion of the projects and (b) address poor performance of appointed service providers?
Reply:
a) To ensure timeous completion of projects, the Department of Water and Sanitation entered into Memoranda of Understanding and contracts with Implementing Agents with clear project plans and timelines. These contracts are monitored monthly with a specific focus on timelines in line with the agreed upon project plans.
b) The contracts are clear in terms of roles and responsibilities between the parties. If the contractor fails to perform as per the requirements of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC) clause 9.2.1.3.4 which requires the employer to give 14 days’ written notice to the contract, will be used. If non-performance persists, the contract will then be terminated as per the prescripts of GCC. The Department ensures that Implementing Agents appoint contractors as guided by the Construction Industry Development Board Act 38 of 2000. Contractors who do not deliver as per agreed timelines and outputs are terminated.
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08 April 2024 - NW793
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) On what date was the Beethoven process plant, ref number 12/9/11/L230710104834/6/N, in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality sold, (b) to whom was the process plant sold to and (c) on what date did the wash plants change ownership, including (i) all licenses, (ii) the Environmental Impact Assessment and (iii) water usage licenses (2) whether the new owners of this plant has taken responsibility in cleaning the spillage of the wash plant into the environment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a-c) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is not aware of the date of sale of the Beethoven Process Plant, whom it was sold to or when the plant changed ownership.
2. The owners of the wash plant have taken responsibility for the spillage and have conducted clean-up operations and submitted a detailed action plan and rehabilitation plan. This was in response to the Notice previously issued by the DWS. A follow up inspection conducted on 14 March 2024 indicated that Beethoven Organics has failed to fully implement the actions on the action plan that was submitted and there were further unlawful water use activities taking place. The Department is in a process of issuing a Directive to compel the company to discontinue unlawful water uses.
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08 April 2024 - NW384
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Police
In light of his commitment to construct a new police station in Taung in the North West and to also open two satellite police stations in Magogong and Molelema, how far is the construction process, what (a) specific time frames have been put in place for the projects and (b) is the projected total cost of (i) constructing new police station in Taung and (ii) opening the two specified satellite police stations?
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08 April 2024 - NW295
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) What is the current formula used by her department to determine post provisioning; (2) whether all the provinces follow the same formula; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what is the current vacancy rate in each province for each (a) grade and (b) subject?
Reply:
(1) The allocation of educator posts to schools is regulated through the post provisioning norms. The main purpose of the norms is to ensure equity and redress in the distribution of available posts across provinces, taking into account, among other factors such as the number of learners; curriculum composition; size of the school; language medium; ideal maximum class size and the poverty level. The norms in the post provisioning norms are transferred into a post distribution model, which is then used to distribute posts in an equitable manner across all schools. The model applies an elaborate system of formulas which take into account all factors in the post provision norms. The copy of the post provisioning norms is attached for reference.
(2) All provinces follow the same formula which is nationally regulated through the post provisioning norms.
(3) (a) (b) The Department does not, as part of its regular monitoring, collect vacancy information to the level of detail requested . The Honourable Member is, kindly, requested to direct this specific question to the Provincial Education Departments.
08 April 2024 - NW746
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether there are still projects of Reconstruction and Development Programme houses that remain unfinished to date; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the reasons behind the delays, (b)(i) time frames have been put in place to complete the specified projects and (ii) total amount required for the completion and (c) are the relevant details regarding the stages of completion?
Reply:
The Department of Human Settlements still has a number of incomplete/blocked projects in relation to the BNG houses that were formerly known as the RDPs. These incomplete projects spread across all nine provinces. However, there has been a significant improvement in unblocking these projects.
(a)(i)
Provinces have cited a number of contributory factors to the delays in completing the blocked projects that they are expected to finalise. Some of the reasons mentioned by provinces are as follows:
- Lack of bulk infrastructure in most of the areas where blocked projects are located.
- Difficult terrains leading to double handling fees on the contractor’s side.
- The structural assessments conducted by NHBRC on incomplete projects takes too long in some instances.
- Scattered nature of projects and etc
Considering that these projects have been left incomplete for too long, they are usually exposed harsh weather conditions for years on the ground and provinces are expected to conduct structural tests before the reconstruction of the incomplete units. The structural assessment is the prerequisite which will determine the structural integrity for each structure on the ground. This will assist in determining the cost of the projects particularly where there are existing structures.
(b)(i)
During my visit to Free State Province in 2021, I discovered a number of incomplete/blocked that were not being prioritised for completion. As the responsible Minister of the portfolio, I issued a directive to all provinces to complete the unfinished/blocked projects within a period of three years starting from financial year 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25.
(b)(ii)
There is no dedicated funding that is allocated to provinces to complete the blocked projects. These projects are funded through their allocations on Human Settlements Development Grant (HSDG) and they are at different milestones.
Considering that NHBRC is still conducting structural assessments in other areas, it will not be possible to provide an exact amount required to complete these projects as the expected expenditure is informed by the final structural assessment reports.
(c)
During 2022, as a sector we were able to identify three thousand four hundred and forty-five (3445) and to date, provinces have since completed three thousand one hundred and fifty (3150) projects.
08 April 2024 - NW495
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has been informed that on 20 February 2024 members of the National Intervention Unit broke into the home of a family in Malangeni at Umzinto in the Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, and possession of the belongings of the family and did not had them over to the local police station; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what are the reasons that the belongings of family were taken, (b) where are the specified belongings currently store and (c) who accounts for the specified belongings?
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08 April 2024 - NW755
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What urgent measures of intervention has he taken to ensure that there is adequate water provision for all communities, especially the rural communities?
Reply:
The Minister is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities and action plans have been agreed upon to address water supply shortages and other challenges in struggling municipalities. Interventions are intended to improve the capacity of Water Service Authorities to operate, maintain and manage assets for existing infrastructure include:
- A number of bulk water resource projects aimed at ensuring water security are being implemented by the DWS throughout the country. These include regional, inter-basin and transboundary transfer schemes/ systems entailing large dams, canals, pump stations, tunnels and pipelines.
- Financial support to municipalities by the DWS in terms of the grant framework in terms of which 44 billion is budgeted for over the MTEF. Implementation of grant funded projects will improve the reliability of water supply and sanitation services to all households in South Africa through the development of municipal water and sanitation infrastructure to address backlogs. This also includes refurbishment of existing infrastructure that is no longer functioning optimally.
- The DWS has implemented a country wide programme to ensure effective integrated planning together with Municipalities through the development of Five-Year Water and Sanitation Reliability plans that will also ensure funding stream interaction during the implementation programme.
- The Department is also in the process of developing Provincial Bulk Master Plans that will identify Water Resource shortages in critical areas and the development of pipeline of projects to ensure the availability of resources to all affected areas.
- To ensure the sustainability of water services sector, the Department is introducing a number of water reforms including:
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- Introduction of Operating License for Water Service Provider (WSP). The Department will specify minimum competency and minimum performance levels for WSP linked to gazetted norms and standards for water and sanitation services (including full financial transparency and reporting). Municipalities must fulfil licence conditions if it provides the service itself or must contract with a licensed WSP that also meets the requirements.
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- Strengthening the enforcement by amending Section 63 of Water Services Act to enable enforcement through directives. Currently sections 62 and 63 of the Water Services Act enable the Department to intervene in municipalities where monitoring of municipal water and sanitation services by DWS indicates failure to adhere to national norms and standards, subject to section 139 of the Constitution. The amendments will, as the last resort, enable the Minister to enforce the separation of water services function from the municipal administration where there is persistent failure to meet license conditions, and require the municipality (as Water Services Authority) to contract with a licensed WSP.
- Lastly, the department has established the Water Partnerships Office (WPO) at the Development Bank of South Africa to assist municipalities to contract for public private partnerships (PPPs) and to contract with independent water producers (IWPs). The WPO has developed five standardized national programmes for private sector participation in municipal water and sanitation services, to make it easier, quicker, and cheaper for municipalities to enter into partnerships, without having to ‘reinvent the wheel’ for each partnership.
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08 April 2024 - NW844
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the special remission programme and the release of 15 000 inmates, (a) what total number of the released inmates had DNA samples taken from them prior to their release, (b) of those DNA samples taken, how many were added to the national database and (c) what total number of the specified inmates DNA samples have matched DNA samples of subsequent crimes since their release, whether arrested or not?
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08 April 2024 - NW525
Mkhwebane, Adv B to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether a certain person (name furnished) called the National Commissioner of the SA Police Service (SAPS), Lt Gen Fannie Masemola, to inform him of the danger that the sources are in after the leaking of information regarding their identities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the National Police Commissioner knows the content of the information that a certain person (name furnished) wanted to give to him; if not, what are the reasons that he did not make any arrangements with a certain SAPS officer (name and details furnished) to obtain the information from the specified person; if so, what are the relevant details?
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08 April 2024 - NW807
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to the bilateral agreement signed between the government of Zimbabwe and the Republic to transfer treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Musina Local Municipality, what (a) will be the cost for a cubic metre of water and (b) are the relevant details of the guarantees provided by the Government; (2) (a) who will be responsible for the construction of the water pipeline, -(b) what is the total cost of the specified construction and (c) by what date will the water be delivered and used by the specified local municipality (3) whether the bulk of the water will be channelled to the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The price paid for water shall be computed through a pricing model to be determined and agreed to by both parties. The are no guarantees provided by the Government except for the provisions in the agreement. A supplementary agreement will be entered into between the Parties implementing agents.
2. The Development Bank of South Africa will be responsible for the implementation of the agreement and the estimated cost of the water transfer scheme at R2 billion. This cost will be refined at feasibility phase. The water is anticipated to be delivered by December 2026.
3. The water transfer scheme will supply 15m3/per day. Treated Water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in Zimbabwe to Musina Town to augment water supply in Musina to contribute to future economic activity. Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone is a user within the Musina Local Municipality and will supplied from own ground water sources and from Musina water supply.
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08 April 2024 - NW695
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
What is the average response time, expressed in minutes, that in minute, that it takes the SA Police Service (SAPS) first responder members to respond to call emanating from (a) 10111 call centres and (b) SAPS dispatch centres in each province?
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08 April 2024 - NW628
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether his department has put any plans in place to extend the testing of fuel at more service stations to monitor and/or check whether the fuel is adulterated; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Diesel adulteration is not only a challenge in South Africa but globally. It is increasing as unscrupulous businesspeople seek to benefit from the tax differential between paraffin and diesel.
2. Yes, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (“the DMRE”) intends to extend testing of fuel at more service stations to establish full extent and challenges confronting the sector on fuel quality. The foregoing extension to cover more service stations will be done through a greater focus on diesel samples compare to other fuels.
3. DMRE plans to continue conducting random and scheduled fuel quality monitoring inspections in the Republic of South Africa’s nine provinces, targeting high risk areas. The foregoing will be carried out through collaboration/ partnerships with Government entities sharing same mandate to enforce fuel quality compliance. The Department is increasing its collaboration with the South African Revenue Services and is exploring cooperation with the National Consumer Commission to further punish offenders and protect consumers.
08 April 2024 - NW629
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What are the relevant details of the process that was followed to appoint Mr Xolile Sizani as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of PetroSA?
Reply:
- The position of PetroSA CEO was advertised on the CEF SOC website as well as the websites of its subsidiaries in April 2023 and the closing date for applications was 31st May 2023.
- A total of 49 applications were received, 3 of which were received after the closing date and 2 duplicate applications.
- Six (6) candidates who met the minimum job requirements and qualifications were shortlisted.
- The 6 shortlisted candidates were interviewed on 24 July 2023 by an Interview Panel comprised of CEF Group Board Chairperson and the chairpersons of CEF Board Committees.
- The following 3 candidates were recommended to Cabinet for appointment in the order of the scores achieved:
- Mr. S Poya.
- Mr. X Sizani.
- Ms. S Ncemane.
- The 3 candidates went subjected to employment verifications which included criminal, qualifications, credit, citizenship and previous employment checks.
- Cabinet further insisted on candidate number 1 being subjected to State Security Clearance and the results came out negative.
- With candidate number 1 having obtained a negative security clearance outcome, Cabinet endorsed the appointment of candidate number 2, Mr X Sizani
08 April 2024 - NW692
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What total number of (a) investigations and (b) consequence management actions has his department taken against each specified (i) local municipality, (ii) district municipality and (iii) water authority for the alleged breaches of legislation to address the pollution of water resources (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2023; (2) what (a) water resource has been severely impacted and (b) is the current status for each water resource?
Reply:
1 (a) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has conducted inquiries into reported instances of non-compliance within municipalities. The table below provides a summary of the number of investigations conducted over three years and from 1 April 2023 to date.
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2021/2022 |
2022/2023 |
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385 |
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(b) The Department, upon detecting non-compliances during investigations, has issued 136 Notices of intention to issue Directives, mandating corrective actions to address identified contraventions. These Notices were issued to allow the municipalities the opportunity to provide representations in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Some Municipalities have responded to the issued Notices by submitting representations. These submissions were subsequently assessed by the Department. Some remedial action plans submitted were accepted in some cases, while others were declined due to inadequacy.
The DWS took further enforcement measures by issuing 51 Directives, compelling the municipalities to undertake corrective actions to protect water resources. Multiple follow-up inspections were conducted to monitor compliance with the issued Directives. Regrettably, several Municipalities continued in non-compliance, prompting the Department to initiate criminal actions.
As a result, 19 criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services against Municipalities that failed to comply with the Directives, amongst other charges.
2. The table attached hereto as Annexure A provides details on cases investigated and finalized by the DWS and subsequent enforcement measures undertaken to rectify the contraventions committed by the municipalities.
- The table also illustrates the status of water resources per water management area using the following classifications:
- Low risk indicates oligotrophic conditions, characterized by low nutrient levels and limited productivity in terms of aquatic animal and plant life.
- Medium risk signifies mesotrophic conditions, with moderate nutrient levels, relatively productive aquatic ecosystems, and emerging indications of water quality issues.
- High risk denotes eutrophic conditions, characterized by high nutrient levels, high productivity of aquatic animal and plant life, and escalating signs of water quality problems.
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1(b)(iii)Transgressor/Case Title |
1(b)(i)(ii) Local Government and District Municipality |
1(b) Actions taken by the Department |
2(a) Water Management Area/ Rivers |
2 (b) Status of Water Management Area |
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NWA Notice Issue |
NWA Directive Issue |
Case Registered at SAPS |
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31309 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Knysna Knysna Municipality Main Sewer Line, Knysna Local Municipality, Erf 3503 (Rem), Knysna: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
31306 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Albertinia Watewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Erf RE/2, Riversdale: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
31173 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam , Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam : Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
31011 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW , Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Huis River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30986 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution , Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30456 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Remaining Extent of Farm 381, Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30385 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Portion 17 of Farm Klip Heuwel 410, Mr. Thinus Kershoff, Amandel Plaas: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high-risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30383 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
De Doorns Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Breede Valley Municipality, Erf Number: RE/799: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30382 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Villiersdorp Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Thweewaterskloof Municipality, Portion 7 of the farm Radyn No. 24: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic) |
|
30381 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works, Langeberg Municipality, ERF Number: RE/2: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic) |
|
31113 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Rietbron WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality , Rietbron: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
31070 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Cookhouse WWTW, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality , Great Fish River (Somerset East): Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Great Fish River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
30607 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Glen Grey Hospital WWTW, Department of Health , Lady Frere: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
29164 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Tsolo, Eskom CNS, Eskom, Tsolo, Eskom CNS: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
24781 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality , Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
24742 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Keiskammahoek Pump station, Amathole District Municipality, Keiskammahoek Pump station: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
24699 |
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Hankey Waste Water Treatment Works, Kouga Local Municipality , Jeffery's Bay: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 167 sampling stations, 93% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 155 stations), 4% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 6 stations), and 4% high risk (Eutrophic, 6 stations). |
|
31178 |
Free State Regional Office |
Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron (CAS 53/082023 , Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
Criminal Case Opened |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
31099 |
Free State Regional Office |
Mashaeng Wastewater Treatment Works, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Remainder of Groenfontein 881: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30946 |
Free State Regional Office |
Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30945 |
Free State Regional Office |
Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality , Dordrecht: Orange |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30944 |
Free State Regional Office |
Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality , Koppies: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30943 |
Free State Regional Office |
Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30942 |
Free State Regional Office |
Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality , Mangaung: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30941 |
Free State Regional Office |
BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30939 |
Free State Regional Office |
BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality , Mangaung : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30938 |
Free State Regional Office |
Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30931 |
Free State Regional Office |
Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30418 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
KLIP RIVER POLLUTION, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Klip River: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Klip River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30416 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Maluti-A-Phofung Loca Municipality-Phuthaditjhaba, , : Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
None |
Criminal Case Opened |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30364 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Sky City, Cosmpolitan, E RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 2, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58 OF THE FARM RIETSPRUIT 152 I.R waterval: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30293 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Goudkoppies WWTW, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, Goudkoppies WWTW: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30289 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
grootvlei WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Grootvlei WWTW: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
29263 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Pollution of Kliprivier at R59 bridge Eikenhof (White Foam), Unknown , Zwartkop JES 143 IR: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
29103 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Dipaleseng Local municipality, Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24974 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Tshiame WWTWs, Maluti-A-Phofong, Tshiame WWTWs: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24897 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Rothdene Pumpstation, Midvaal Local Municipality , Rothdene Pumpstation: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24801 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Kestell WWTW under Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality , kestell WWTW: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24765 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Manhole Overflowing into A Wetland area near Johnny Mokoena Drive Balfour, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Suikerbosrand Catchment: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24764 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Deneysville No 1778, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Deneyville No 1778 (Sewage Leakage into Vaal Dam): Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24739 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Oranjeville Manhole overflowing into Vaal Dam), Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24738 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Harrismith Wastewater Treatment Works, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24438 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Perdekop Wastewater Treatment Works, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24417 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Kleinfontein Channel, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24415 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Dihlabeng Local Municipality (Sewage into the Pretoriuskloof), Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24408 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Erwat Dekema Water Care Works (Wastewater Treatment Plant), Erwat - Ekurhuleni, Erwat Dekema WCW: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24389 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works, Mafube Local Municipality, Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
Criminal Case Opened |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24092 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Morgezon Wastewater Treatment works, Lekwa Municipality, Morgezon Wastewater Treatment Works Portion 32 of 466 Morgezon : Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
31571 |
Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Mkhondo Local Municipality-Amsterdam-Emvelo Section, Mr. M.J Mkhonza, Amsterdam, Emvelo: Inkomati_Usuthu |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Inkomati_Usuthu |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations). |
|
31314 |
Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Inkomati_Usuthu |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations). |
|
31311 |
Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Inkomati_Usuthu |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations). |
|
30557 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Umllazi River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28064 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Esikhawini Waste Water Treatment Works , uMhlathuze Local Municipality , Esikhaweni: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28063 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Ubombo Wastewater Treatment Works, Umkhanyakude District Municipality , Ubombo: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28060 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Hluhluwe Wastewater Treatment Works (Manhole Overflow), uMkhanyakude District Municipality, .: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28059 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Umllazi River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28058 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Eshowe Ocean View Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, King Cetshwayo DM: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28056 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Dumisani Makhanya Village Sewer Overflow, uMhlathuze Local Municipality , Mkhumbane River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Mkhumbane River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28055 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Felixton Village Final Effluent Dam & Pump Station, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, uMhlathuze River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28054 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Felixton Village Waste Transfer Station, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, uMhlathuze River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
uMhlathuze River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28053 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
121 Battalion Wastewater Treatment Works, Department of Public Works , Umkhanyakude DM: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28052 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
St Francis Waste Water Treatment Works, Zululand District Municipality, Ulundi: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28050 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Mtunzini Prison Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipalty, .: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28049 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Manhole overflow Ntukwini River Ulundi WWTW, Ulundi LM Zululand DM, Ulundi: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Ntukwini River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28048 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
King Dinuzulu Wastewater Treatment Works , King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Richards Bay: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
28047 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Vulindlela Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Richards Bay: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
15927 |
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Nseleni Waste Water Treatment Works, uMhlathuze Local Municipality, Nseleni: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Pongola/Mtamvuna |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 179 sampling stations, 94% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 169 stations), 6% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 10 stations), and 0% high risk (Eutrophic, 0 stations). |
|
30823 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30816 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Witpoort Oxidation Ponds , Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30575 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities , Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30360 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Sewage flowing from 8 Spekboom Street in Lephalale, Lephalale Local Municipality , Onverwacht 503 LQ: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30355 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Ledibeng Eco Estate Manhole, Ledibeng eco estate, Ledibeng Eco Estate: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30352 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Campbell package plant, Vhembe district Municipality, Campbell Township: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
29208 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Thohoyandou WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, All Pump Stations: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
29119 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Nancefield WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, Nancefield WWTW: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
24921 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Biaba ponds Nzhelele, Vhembe Municipality, Biaba ponds Nzhelele: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
24391 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Parliamentary Village (Sewage Spillage), Polokwane Municipality, Divine Estate in Bendor Ext. 82, Polokwane: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
24387 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Seshego dam, DWS NWRI, Seshego dam: Limpopo |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31383 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Airforce Military Base – Sewage Manhole and Pipeline Construction, Mopani District Municipality, Hoedspruit: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
31355 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Magatle Village , Department of Public Works and Infrastructure , Zebediela: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
31179 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Mopani District Municipality Raptors View Wildlife Estate Pump station, Mopani District Municipality, To be confirmed: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
31016 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality - Leslie, Leandra, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, TRichardt: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30844 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works , Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30838 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Tecroveer (Pty) (Ltd), Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater treatment plant: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30696 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Siyabonga Sewer Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30695 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Klarinet Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30686 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Klipspruit WWTW, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Bulpan : Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30558 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30500 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Sewage overflow near Pine Ridge new RDP houses, Emalahleni Local Municipality , Leeuwpoort 283 JS: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30449 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30353 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Namakgale 464 Shakes Street, Mopani District Municipality, Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30329 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Molengroff Pump Station, Mopani District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30324 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Flag Boshielo WTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municip, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
30301 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Dullstroom WWTWS, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29227 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Siyanqoba RDP Housing Settlement, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort,: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29226 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29225 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Bronkhorspruit Sewer Pipeline next to Godrich Flour Mill, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorspruit Pipeline Next to Godriich Four Mill: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29217 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29211 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Kiewiet Street, Komati, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Komati: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29187 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Steelpoort Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Steelpoort : Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29179 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
29173 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, : Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
28027 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
sekhukhune sewer network, Sekhukhune DM, oosthuisen vervoer: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
25004 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Siyathuthuka Sewer Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Siyathuthuka Sewer Pump Station: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
25003 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Cypress Sewer Pump Station (Sewage overflow), Emalahleni LM, Tambotie Street Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24964 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
1425 Fo-Kuang Street Erasmus (Sewage Spillage), City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorstpruit: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24943 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
77 Walter Sisulu Street (Manhole overflow), Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Middleburg: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24874 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24873 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24872 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
MARBLEHALL WWTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, MARBLEHALL WWTW: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24851 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Belfast Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24847 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality 34 Rotterdam street, Municipal Manager, Unknown: Inkomati_Usuthu |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Inkomati_Usuthu |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1342 sampling stations, 90% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 1207 stations), 9% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 127 stations), and 1% high risk (Eutrophic, 8 stations). |
|
24811 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24713 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Willian Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24712 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Vilakazi Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24711 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
SPCA Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24710 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Rietstream Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24709 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Phola Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24708 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Kriel -Ganala Waste Water Treatment Works, Emalahleni Municipality, Ganala Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
24702 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Emalahleni Local Municipality-Thubelihle Waste treatment Works, Emalahleni Local municipality, : Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
Criminal Case Opened |
Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 914 sampling stations, 73% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 665 stations), 21% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 193 stations), and 6% high risk (Eutrophic, 56 stations). |
|
31390 |
North West Regional Office |
Construction of Mayibuye Primary School on a wetland, Gauteng Department of Education, Erf 2326 Commercia Extension 34 Township Tembisa: Limpopo |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31368 |
North West Regional Office |
Sewage from Soshanguve WWTW , City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Ditsong Tswaiing Meteoric Crater: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31336 |
North West Regional Office |
Sewage flowing into Elands River, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Leeuwfontein, Cullinan : Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Elands River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31251 |
North West Regional Office |
klein jukskei River within RE/135/MAROELADAL 193IQ downstream of Kya Sand Estate , City of Johannesburg, RIVERBEND AH- FARM MAROELADAL 193 IQ/ RE/135: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31232 |
North West Regional Office |
Mahole overflow Tanglewood Estate Beverley, Johannesburg Water City of Johannesburg , Sewage into Jukskei River : Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Jukskei River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31184 |
North West Regional Office |
Continuous raw sewage flowing into the Klein Jukskei River within the Sharonlea, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality , Pampoenspruit in Randpark Ridge: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Klein Juskei River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31105 |
North West Regional Office |
Fish Kill at Setumo Dam near Mahikeng , Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Molopo River: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Molopo River |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30800 |
North West Regional Office |
Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works , Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30732 |
North West Regional Office |
Thaba Tshwane Voortrekkerhoogte,, Department of Defence Force , Pretoria town and townlands 351JR: Limpopo |
Government [National/Prov] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
30478 |
North West Regional Office |
Zinniaville Estate (service delivery, water supply and sewage leak complaints), Rustenburg Local Municipality, Zinneaville Estate in Rustenburg : Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
29221 |
North West Regional Office |
Oil Stench around Lindo Park, Kiner Park and Koedespoort, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Derdepoort 327 JR: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
24906 |
North West Regional Office |
Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
24830 |
North West Regional Office |
Afsaal/ Refentse Township in hartbeespoort, Madibeng Local Municipality, Afsaal/ Refentse Township in Hartebeespoort: Limpopo |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Limpopo |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 1615 sampling stations, 54% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 868 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 324 stations), and 26% high risk (Eutrophic, 423 stations). |
|
31234 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30771 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Vredesvallei Wastewater Treatment Works , Kai !Garib Local Municipality, Riemvasmak: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30552 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Noupoort WWTW, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Unknown: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30550 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Loeriesfontein Wastewate Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality , Loeriesfontein Farm : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30548 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Calvinia Wastewater Treatement Works, Hantam Local Municipality , Calvinia Farm : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30494 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Victoria West Oxidation Ponds, Ubuntu Local Municipality, Ubuntu LM: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
30486 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds, Tokologo Local Municipality, Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30454 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Norvalspont Wastewater treatment plant., Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Dapperfontein, Farm number 79, Portion 53 : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30452 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality , Farm Paarde Valley : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30398 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Carolusberg Wastewater Treatment Works, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Carolusberg: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30397 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Springbok WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Springbok: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30396 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Port Nolloth WWTW, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Farm Port Nollorth: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30395 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Concordia WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality , Farm Concordia: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
30342 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows , Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
29171 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Sol Plaatje LM Overflowing Manhole on 72 Study Street in Kimberley , Sol Plaatje Local Municipality , Fabricia: Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
29166 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Carnarvon WWTW, Kareeberg Municipality, Carnarvon 353: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29135 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Williston WWTW, Karoo Hoogland LM, Williston Farm: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29118 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Street, , Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29114 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Sutherland WWTW, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality , Farm Sutherland: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29113 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Fraserburg WWTW, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality , Farm Fraserburg: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29086 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Bergsig WWTW, Nama Khoi , Bergsig: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
29076 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Karkams Wastewater Treatment Works, Department of Public Works and Education , Karkams: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
24946 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Hopetown WWTW, Thembelihle Local Municipality, Remainder of Portion 1, Hopetown: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
None |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
24410 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Van Zylsrus Oxidation ponds, Mr. T. Gopetse, : Vaal |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Vaal |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 799 sampling stations, 59% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 469 stations), 20% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 161 stations), and 21% high risk (Eutrophic, 169 stations). |
|
24394 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
koingaas WWTW, Kamiesberg Local Municipality , Koingaas WWTW: Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
NWA Directive Issued |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
24393 |
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Kenhaddt, Kai!Garib Municipality , Kenhardt, Lennerstville : Orange |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Orange |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023 from 259 sampling stations, 68% show low risk (Oligotrophic, 177 stations), 22% medium risk (Mesotrophic, 58 stations), and 9% high risk (Eutrophic, 24 stations). |
|
31403 |
Western Cape Regional Office |
Stellenbosch waste water treatment works, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Berg/Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%. |
|
30780 |
Western Cape Regional Office |
Clanwilliam wwtw, Cederberg Municipality, Clanwilliam wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Berg/Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%. |
|
30749 |
Western Cape Regional Office |
Malfunctioning Pump Station , George Municipality , Eden Pump Station: Breede/Gouritz |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Breede/Gouritz |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of a total of 117 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 87% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 102 stations, while 13% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 15 stations. No stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic) |
|
29180 |
Western Cape Regional Office |
Laingvile WWTW (Sewage Overflow), Saldanha Bay LM, St Helena Bay: Berg/Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Berg/Olifants |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%. |
|
24163 |
Western Cape Regional Office |
Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver : Berg/Olifants |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
NWA Notice Issued |
None |
None |
Dwarsriver |
Based on data extracted from NIWIS dashboards in 2023, out of 403 sampling stations, water quality assessments reveal that 88% exhibit low risk (Oligotrophic), comprising 353 stations, while 10% pose a medium risk (Mesotrophic), representing 42 stations. Additionally, 8 stations indicate high risk (Eutrophic), totaling 2%. |
08 April 2024 - NW806
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)In light of the bilateral agreement between the government of Zimbabwe and the Republic to transfer treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Musina Local Municipality, on what date did Musina Local Municipality become a water authority; (2) whether there is money that is due to the Vhembe District Municipality since it will supply water to the Musina Local Municipality while the construction work of the project is underway; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the total amount?
Reply:
1. The Musina Local Municipality is not a Water Services Authority. The Vhembe District Municipality is a Water Services Authority and Water Services Provider in that area.
2. The implementing agent will arrange financing, procurement for implementation, and manage construction of the project. The project is earmarked to supply 15 million m3/a (41 Ml/d) of treated water to the Musina area. Engagements with potential water off-takers (Mines, Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone, Musina Local Municipality) have commenced to finalise the funding model. Vhembe District Municipality would need to collect revenue from the users once the project is completed. The total amount will be established once tariffs have been finalised.
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08 April 2024 - NW647
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) Which municipalities failed to comply with the directives issued by him based on the Blue Drop and Green Drop audits done by his department and (b) what steps were taken by his department against the specified municipalities and the responsible municipal officials; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. The details provided below refer to actions taken on the results of the 2022 full Green Drop audit and the 2023 full Blue Drop audit. Regulatory action is not taken based on the Progress Assessment reports. It is important to note that both the Water Services Act and the National Water Act are used to address non-compliance of the Green Drop report as it impacts on the water resource. Non-compliance identified in the Blue Drop can only be addressed using the Water Services Act and it does not currently make provision for administrative directives. This gap is being addressed through the Water Services Amendment Bill.
For the Blue Drop audit outcomes, the process includes issuing non-compliance letters to Water Services Authorities (WSA) that have critical systems, setting out the findings and requiring the WSA to develop and submit a corrective action plan. Where the WSA fails to do so, the department will follow up. Once a plan is received it is reviewed to assess whether it addresses the findings, and the department proceeds to monitor compliance.
In the case of the Green Drop, the process includes issuing non-compliance letters to WSAs that have critical systems, setting out the findings. The WSAs are required to develop and submit corrective action plans. Where a WSA fails to do so a notice of intention to issue a directive will be issued and again should the WSA fail to comply, a directive is issued by the DWS. Once a plan is received it is reviewed to assess whether it addresses the findings, and the department monitors compliance.
a) The Blue Drop report released on 5 December 2023 identified 277 critical water supply systems belonging to 61 WSAs. Non-compliance letters were issued with a due date of corrective action plans set for 28 February 2024. Table 1 below indicates the status of submission of corrective action plans.
Table 1: Submission of Blue Drop Corrective Action Plans for critical drinking water supply systems
|
Province |
Number of WSAs with critical Systems |
Number of WSAs that have provided action plans |
|
Eastern Cape |
5 |
5 |
|
Free State |
10 |
6 |
|
KwaZulu Natal |
4 |
3 |
|
Mpumalanga |
8 |
8 |
|
Limpopo |
6 |
1 |
|
North-West |
7 |
4 |
|
Northern Cape |
22 |
4 |
|
Western Cape |
4 |
2 |
The WSAs in the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces have all submitted as required. There are 33 WSAs plans outstanding from the various provinces and the DWS is still following up on these.
Plans that have been received are currently being evaluated and follow ups made with the WSAs that have yet to submit. The Department will continue to monitor implementation of the action plans. Continued failure to submit will result in the laying of criminal charges.
b) The Green Drop report released in 2022 identified 344 critical wastewater systems belonging to 90 WSAs. Following the release of this report, the Department issued non-compliance notices to these 90 municipalities, requesting the municipalities to submit corrective action plans to address the shortcomings identified in the Green Drop report. The Department received corrective action plans from municipalities for 168 of the 334 wastewater systems (i.e. a 50% response rate) by March 2023. There were 43 municipalities that requested support from the Department to develop corrective action plans. The DWS is providing assistance to these municipalities to improve wastewater management. The DWS has issued directives to municipalities that did not submit corrective action plans compelling them to submit such plans in terms of the National Water Act. Criminal charges had been laid against some of the municipalities which have not submitted corrective action plans. Please see Annexure A for details and actions taken by the Department against non-compliant municipalities.
The Department has issued a total of 122 Notices of Intention to Issue Directives against Municipalities that demonstrated substandard performance in the Green Drop Report. These Notices were issued to allow the Municipalities the opportunity to provide representations in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Certain Municipalities have replied to the Notices issued, and by submitting representations and these submissions were subsequently assessed, the Department accepted remedial action plans where these were appropriate. However, in other instances, the DWS rejected the representations due to their unsatisfactory nature. Subsequent follow-up inspections were carried out to ascertain compliance with the Notices requirements and it was found that some municipalities failed to comply with the instructions outlined in the Notices.
In response, the DWS took further enforcement measures by issuing 77 Directives, compelling the Municipalities to undertake corrective actions to protect water resources. Multiple follow-up inspections were conducted to monitor compliance with the issued Directives. Regrettably, several municipalities have failed to comply, prompting the Department to initiate criminal actions.
As a result, 49 criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services against municipalities that failed to comply with the Directives, among other charges. Three case dockets have been finalized and referred to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) for consideration of prosecution. Fines were imposed by the courts on the 3 Municipalities found guilty of contravening the provisions of the National Water Act (36 of 1998) amongst other legislations and Plea Sentencing Agreements were entered into with the Municipalities.
Additionally, the Department pursued Civil Action against non-compliant Municipalities, resulting in the issuance of 3 Court Orders mandating remedial actions to protect water resources.
2. There have been numerous media statements issued by the Ministry in this regard, including when the results were released on the outcomes of the Blue and No Drop Reports and Green Drop Progress Assessment Report released in December 2023, and since the Water Services Authority Summit in January 2024.
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ANNEXURE A
Further enforcement action for failure to address Green Drop findings after issuance of non-compliance letters.
|
Province |
Name of Municipality |
Name of WWTWs |
Action Taken* |
|
Eastern Cape
|
OR Tambo DM |
Lady Frere |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
|
Tsolo |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Loerie |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Blue Crane LM |
Cookhouse |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Somerset East |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Jansenville |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Willowmore |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Rietbron |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Addo |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Free State |
Letsemeng LM |
Koffiefontein |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
Oppermansgronde |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Tswelopele LM |
Hoopstad |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Nketoana LM |
Lindley-Ntha |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Mangaung LM |
Northern Works |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Bloemindustria |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Soutpan |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Dewetsdorp |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Van Stadensrus |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Wepener |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Ladybrand |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Gariep Dam |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Hennenman |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Mmamahabane |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Odendaalsrus |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Phomolong |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Thabong |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Ventersburg |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Witpan |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Zastron |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Setsoto LM |
Ficksburg |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Clocolan |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Kestell |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Phuthaditjhaba |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Tshiame |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Wilge/Harrismith |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Masilonyana LM |
Brandfort |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Theunissen-Masilo |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Winburg |
NWA Notice Issued, |
||
|
Oranjeville |
NWA Notice Issued, |
||
|
Moqhaka LM |
Kroonstad |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Steynsrus |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Viljoenskroon |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Ngwathe LM |
Parys |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Koppies |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Heilbron |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Nala LM |
Bothaville |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Wesselsbron |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Monyakeng |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Mafube LM |
Namahadi |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Villiers/Qalabotjha |
NWA Notice Issued, NWA Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Frankfort |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, |
||
|
Tweeling |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Cornelia |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Gauteng |
Lesedi LM |
Devon |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, |
|
City of Tshwane |
Klipgat |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Rand West LM |
Randfontein |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA, Plea Sentencing Agreement |
|
|
Merafong LM |
Khutsong |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Kokosi-Fochville |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Wedela |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Welverdiend |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
KwaZulu Natal |
uMkhanyakude DM |
St Lucia |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
Hluhluwe |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Ingwavuma-Mosvold |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Mtubatuba |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Hlabisa Hospital |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Limpopo |
Capricorn DM |
Senwabarwana |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
Mogwadi |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Modimolle-Mookgopong LM |
Vaalwater-Mabatlane |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Mookgophong Naboomspruit |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Court Interdict |
||
|
Greater Sekhukhune DM |
Dennilton |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Motetema |
National Water Act Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Phokwane |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Nebo |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Tubatse |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Mopani DM |
Giyani |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Phalaborwa |
NWA Notice Issued, |
||
|
Namakgale |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Lephalale LM |
Witpoort |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Zongesien |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Polokwane LM |
Seshego |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Mankweng |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Mogalakwena LM |
Mokopane Old&New |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Rebone |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Louis Trichardt-Makhado |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Biaba-Dzanani Ponds (Makhado) |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Hlanganani Ponds |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Vleifontein Ponds |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Malamulele |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Mhinga |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Thabazimbi LM |
Thabazimbi |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Mpumalanga |
Emalahleni LM |
Thubelihle |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
Pixley ka Seme LM |
Amersfoort |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Perdekop |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Lekwa LM |
Standerton |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Plea Sentencing Agreement, Court Interdict. |
|
|
Msukaligwa LM |
Breyton Ponds |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, |
|
|
Ermelo New |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA. |
||
|
Thaba Chweu LM |
Lydenburg |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened, Case Referred to NPA, Plea Sentencing Agreement. |
|
|
Coromandel |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Greylingstad |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Grootvlei Mine |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
North-West |
Madibeng LM |
Mothotlung |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
Dr Ruth Mompati DM |
Vryburg |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Court Interdict |
|
|
Maganeng/Pudimoe |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Mazista |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
||
|
Moretele LM |
Swartdam |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Ngaka Modiri Molema DM |
Coligny |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Northern Cape |
Nama Khoi LM |
Carolusberg |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
Concordia |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Springbok |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Victoria West |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Nababeep |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Onseepkans Trench |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Pofadder |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Norvalspont |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Pella |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Noupoort |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Bergsig |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Kenhardt |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Colesburg |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Okiep |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Komaggas |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
!Kai !Garib LM |
Vredesvallei |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Emthanjeni LM |
De Aar |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Hanover |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
||
|
Karoo Hoogland LM |
Fraserburg |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Sutherland |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Williston |
NWA Notice Issued |
||
|
Ga-Segonyana LM |
Kuruman |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued |
|
|
Richtersveld LM |
Port Nolloth |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
|
Vanderkloof |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, |
||
|
Magareng LM |
Jan Kempdorp |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Phokwane LM |
Hartswater |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
|
|
Western Cape |
Langeberg LM |
Robertson |
NWA Notice Issued |
|
Zoar |
NWA Notice and Directive Issued, Criminal Case Opened |
*Where only a notice was issued there was representation received in which case there was no need for a directive. Similarly, once a directive is issued and there is compliance with the instructions, the department will monitor progress. If none it will proceed to open a criminal case and conduct investigations to obtain evidence to substation the charges.
08 April 2024 - NW375
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the full, relevant details of the steps of intervention taken by his department to (a) aggressively tackle the systemic failures in water and sanitation services and (b)(i) ensure radical transformation and (ii) develop efficient and financially viable water provision institutions?
Reply:
a) The Blue, Green and No Drop reports that Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issued in December 2023, indicated that municipal water and waste water services have generally declined sharply over the last ten years, in terms of indicators such as the quality of water provided, the quality of effluent from waste water treatment works, and the levels of physical water losses and non-revenue water. The reports also identified the key causes of this decline, including:
- Weak billing and revenue collection,
- Insufficient prioritization of budgets for maintenance by municipal councils,
- Insufficient employment of staff with the required qualifications
This decline in the delivery of municipal water services has taken place despite very high levels of support from the national government to municipalities, including more than R60 billion per annum in grants for water and sanitation infrastructure and for free basic water for the indigent, as well as substantial technical, financial and other capacity building support. This indicates that financial support is necessary but not sufficient to turn around the decline, and structural reform of the municipal water services function is also required.
b) Despite the widespread challenges in the local government, the solution is not for the national government to take over municipal water functions. Reforms are required to ensure that municipal water services become professionally run and financially sustainable. This will require strengthened legislative and regulatory measures, such as those that DWS has proposed in the draft Water Services Amendment Bill, which introduces a requirement for municipal Water Services Providers to have an operating license, with the aim of ensuring minimum levels of capability.
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08 April 2024 - NW827
Mkhonto, Ms C N to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
In light of the torrential rains and floods that affected the province of KwaZulu-Natal in 2021, (a) how many households (i) were affected, (b) needed urgent attention, (ii) have since been rebuilt by her department and (b) how many of the affected houses are owned by indigent individuals in the district of uThukela?
Reply:
a) (i) According to the report from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Human Settlements (KZN-DHS), there were no torrential rains and floods in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021.
b) Not applicable
(ii)Not applicable
c) Not applicable
08 April 2024 - NW819
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) is the total number of high schools that offer the learner’s licence course and (b) are the time frames that have been put in place by her department for other schools in each province in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education(DBE) signed a collaborative Implementation Protocol with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on Learner Road Safety. Included in the programme is the roll-out of the Learner Driver Development Programme. The main focus of this protocol has been on the scholar patrol programme. The Learner Driver Development Programme in which the DBE plays a supporting role has not officially started.
08 April 2024 - NW847
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
Whether there have been any consequence management outcomes in respect of each of the 165 members of the SA Police Service who were accused of domestic violence between 1 April 2023 and 30 December 2023; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
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08 April 2024 - NW846
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) With reference to the current state of policing in Kat-Kop and Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape, what total number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members are currently stationed at the (a) Mount Fletcher and (b) Ngqayi Police Stations; (2) what total number of operational and functioning SAPS vehicles that are capable of transporting arrested and detained persons are currently assigned to the specified police stations?
Reply:
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08 April 2024 - NW648
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Which municipalities (a) submitted their Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs) annually for the past five years, (b) did so over the full period, (c) submitted incomplete plans for any specified year(s) and (d) failed to submit any WSDPs in any year; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided guidelines, support and developed the administrative tool, Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) online system, to ensure that all the Water Services Authorities (WSA) comply with this requirement. The WSAs are being capacitated/trained annually on the utilisation of this online tool. The WSDP online system is being used by the WSA to populate their WSDP data and the Department monitors the submission and the completeness of the information.
(a) The Water Services Authorities who submitted WSDPs are indicated in the table below.
|
Province |
Number of WSAs submitted Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) |
Names of WSAs submitted Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) |
The WSDP with council resolution Approved (Yes/ No) year |
|
Free State |
5 |
Mafube Local Municipality |
No |
|
Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Mantsopa Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Metsimaholo Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Setsoto Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Limpopo |
2 |
Bela-Bela Local Municipality |
No |
|
Mopani District Municipality |
No |
||
|
Gauteng |
2 |
City of Johannesburg |
No |
|
Merafong City Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Eastern Cape |
1 |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
No |
|
Mpumalanga |
1 |
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality |
Yes (2021/2022) |
|
Northern Cape |
12 |
!Kheis Local Municipality |
No |
|
Dikgatlong Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Emthanjeni Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Gamagara Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Khai-Ma Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Kgatelople Local Municipality |
Yes 2022/23 |
||
|
Magareng Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Hantam Local Municiplaity |
Yes 2022/23 |
||
|
Siyathemba Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Thembelihle Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Northwest |
2 |
City of Matlosana Local Municipality |
Yes (2022) |
|
Rustenburg Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
KZN |
7 |
City of uMhlathuze Municipality |
No |
|
eThekwini Metropolitan |
No |
||
|
Harry Gwala District Municipality |
Yes (2022/23) |
||
|
iLembe District Municipality |
No |
||
|
King Cetshwayo District Municipality |
No |
||
|
uMkhanyakude District Municipality |
No |
||
|
uThukela District Municipality |
No |
||
|
Western Cape |
14 |
Bitou Local Municipality |
No |
|
Breede Valley Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Drakenstein Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
George Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Kannaland Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Langeberg Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Matzikama Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Oudtshoorn Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Overstrand Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Prince Albert Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Saldanha Bay Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Stellenbosch Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Theewaterskloof Local Municipality |
No |
||
|
Witzenberg Local Municipality |
No |
(b) WSDP must be developed for a five-cycle period and reviewed annually, therefore all the municipalities listed in Table 1 above comply.
(c) Municipalities who submitted incomplete plans for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years are :
|
Province |
Number of WSAs submitted incomplete Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) |
Names of WSAs submitted incomplete Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) |
|
Free State |
5 |
Letsemeng Local Municipality |
|
Metsimaholo Local Municipality |
||
|
Masilonyana Local Municipality |
||
|
Metsimaholo Local Municipality |
||
|
Ngwathe Local Municipality |
||
|
Northern Cape |
14 |
Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality |
|
Gamagara Local Municipality |
||
|
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality |
||
|
Joe Morolong Local Municipality |
||
|
Kai! Garib Local Municipality |
||
|
Kamiesberg Local Municipality |
||
|
Kareeberg Local Municipality |
||
|
Kgatelopele Local Municipality |
||
|
Nama Khoi Local Municipality |
||
|
Phokwane Local Municipality |
||
|
Renosterberg Local Municipality |
||
|
Siyancuma Local Municipality |
||
|
Ubuntu Local Municipality |
||
|
Umsobomvu Local Municipality |
||
|
Limpopo |
3 |
Capricorn District Municipality |
|
Polokwane Local Municipality |
||
|
Vhembe District Municipality |
||
|
Eastern Cape |
1 |
Amathole District Municipality |
|
KZN |
2 |
eThekwini Metropolitan |
|
Newcastle Local Municipality |
||
|
Western Cape |
2 |
Cape Agulhas Local Municipality |
|
Kannaland Local Municipality |
(d) Municipalities who failed to submit any WSDPs are indicated in the table below:
|
Province |
Number of WSAs fail to submit any Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) in any year |
Names of WSAs fail to submit any Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) in any year |
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Free State |
10 |
Dihlabeng Local Municipality |
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Kopanong Local Municipality |
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Mangaung Metropolitan |
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Matjhabeng Local Municipality |
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Moqhaka Local Municipality |
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Nala Local Municipality |
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Nketoana Local Municipality |
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Phumelela Local Municipality |
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Tokologo Local Municipality |
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Tswelopele Local Municipality |
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Gauteng |
7 |
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
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Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
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Emfuleni Local Municipality |
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Lesedi Local Municipality |
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Midvaal Local Municipality |
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Mogale City Local Municipality |
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Rand West City Local Municipality |
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Limpopo |
5 |
Lephalale Local Municipality |
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Modimolle-Mokgopong Local Municipality |
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Mogalakwena Local Municipality |
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Sekhukhune District Municipality |
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Thabazimbi Local Municipality |
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Eastern Cape |
12 |
Alfred Nzo District Municipality |
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Amathole District Municipality |
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Blue Crane Route Local Municipality |
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Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
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Chris Hani District Municipality |
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Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality |
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Joe Gqabi District Municipality |
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Kouga Local Municipality |
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Koukamma Local Municipality |
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Makana Local Municipality |
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Ndlambe Local Municipality |
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OR Tambo District Municipality |
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Sundays River Valley |
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Mpumalanga |
16 |
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
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City of Mbombela Local Municipality |
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Dipaleseng Local Municipality |
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Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality |
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Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality |
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Emakhazeni Local Municipality |
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Emalahleni Local Municipality |
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Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
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Lekwa Local Municipality |
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Mkhondo Local Municipality |
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Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
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Nkomazi Local Municipality |
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Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
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Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
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Victor Khanye Local Municipality |
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North West |
8 |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality |
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JB Marks Local Municipality |
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Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality |
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Madibeng Local Municipality |
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Maquassi Hills Local Municipality |
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Moretele Local Municipality |
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Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
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Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality |
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Northen Cape |
4 |
!Kheis Local Municipality |
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Dikgatlong Local Municipality |
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Richtersveld Local Municipality |
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Tsantsabane Local Municipality |
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Western Cape |
10 |
Beaufort West Local Municipality |
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Bergrivier Local Municipality |
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Cederberg Local Municipality |
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City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality |
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Hessequa Local Municipality |
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Knysna Local Municipality |
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Laingsburg Local Municipality |
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Mossel Bay Local Municipality |
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Swartland Local Municipality |
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Swellendam Local Municipality |
The Minister will not make a statement on this matter as this is a legal requirement that WSA must comply with. The Department will strengthen its regulation to ensure compliance. This is also a main requirement for consideration of funding for water services projects such as Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant project approval.
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08 April 2024 - NW667
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Police
In light of the increase reports of children being kidnapped on their way to and from various schools, by what date will he establish a division that specialises and only work with gender-based violence and crimes related to children to address the challenges?
Reply:
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08 April 2024 - NW488
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department has taken any urgent steps of intervention at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto, which is currently using a rotational school learning system, after 13 asbestos structures were shut down in October 2023 for health and safety reasons?
Reply:
(1) (2) (a) The question falls under the Executive Authority of the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Gauteng Province. The Member is kindly requested to refer the question to the MEC for Education for Gauteng Province as per section 92(3)(b) of the Constitution and Rule 134 (5)(b) of the NA rules.
08 April 2024 - NW794
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, considering that the Republic is a water scarce country while there are already two operational washing plants called Beethoven in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality area within a radius of 3 km of each other (details furnished), his department has given a water usage license for the new Hillside wash plant in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in Mpumalanga; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, which catchment dams and/or storm water trenches will be used to collect the 14 million litres of water per day to run this specific wash plant; (2) how it is possible that the Hillside wash plant has been built and/or are operational without the correct water use license; (3) whether his department issued a water usage license to the Hillside wash plant to use the natural fresh water of the Spookspruit allowing the excess water being dumped into the Spookspruit; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issued a Water Use Licence for the wash plant (attached hereto). The water which will be used to operate the wash plant is obtained from a borehole.
2. Hillside was issued with a water use licence which expired, and the company subsequently applied for a new water licence which has been granted.
3. The water use licence issued by DWS is for the use of water from a borehole and not for surface water from the Spookspruit.
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05 April 2024 - NW741
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Considering the importance of business and medical tourism, what plans does her department have in place to enhance infrastructure and services catering for these segments of the market, thus ensuring the Republic remains competitive as a destination for various purposes?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department that the approach to Medical Tourism is that practitioners who want to participate in this niche are free to do so. However, government does not actively promote or market South Africa as a destination for this purpose. This is based on the levels of potential risks of litigation associated with the field.
As far as the infrastructure for medical tourism concerned, that is the responsibility of the practitioners in the sector.
I have, further, been informed by South African Tourism (SA Tourism) that the medical sector is a key priority for the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) to bid for international and regional conferences. The SANCB works closely with associations, federations and societies in the Medical sector to bid for international and regional meetings to be hosted in South Africa.
The role of the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) is to create demand for international and regional conferences to be hosted in South Africa and to bid to host these conferences in South Africa. SANCB works with the private sector, like convention centres, to bid for these conferences.
In terms of infrastructure for business tourism purposes some of the community-based projects that the department is involved with, and where feasible has an element of business tourism infrastructure in the form of event and/or conference venues.