Questions and Replies
07 August 2024 - NW124
Michalakis, Mr G to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) Whether her department currently has any plans to ensure that the new Thabong Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State is functional; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department has taken any steps to assist the Matjhabeng Local Municipality in Free State to ensure that the contractor is held accountable for the incomplete work on the specified facility; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what is the total amount that the contractor has been paid to date?
Reply:
1. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has plans to refurbish the Thabong WWTW. The project is divided into two phases and the details thereof are as follows:
- Phase 1a was funded by COGTA though the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) and implemented by the municipality. Phase 1(a) was completed but there were other components that had not been catered for under the scope of MIG. The project costed R63 million. The outstanding scope is being attended under phase 1b through Ministerial intervention.
- Phase 1b is a Ministerial intervention which is funded by the DWS through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The project is intended to complete the outstanding scope to ensure that the Thabong WWTW is functional. The project is under construction and planned for completion in March 2025. The 2024/2025 financial year allocation for this project is R35 million.
2. As indicated above, phase 1(a) of the project was completed and phase 1(b) is still under construction. Completion of phase 1(b) will restore functionality of the plant. The project is being monitored closely through regular site inspections by DWS officials. The following is also being done to facilitate close monitoring of the project:
- Intervention meetings and site inspections have been held with both the contractor and consultant to address any challenges or blockages that hinder progress.
- Weekly stakeholder meetings are convened to keep Matjhabeng abreast about the project.
- Performance of the contractor is managed as per the General Condition of Contract 2015 and unsatisfactory progress will be addressed as per the relevant clauses in the contract.
3. The total amount paid to the contractor by the DWS for phase 1(b) as at the end of June 2024 is R10 million.
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07 August 2024 - NW63
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether her department has put any systems in place to (a) prevent water-borne diseases, (b) manage contamination and (c) respond to outbreaks effectively; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details of the systems?
Reply:
a) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has resuscitated the Blue Drop Certification Programme to intensify regulation and monitoring of the municipalities regarding their provision of drinking water that is safe for human consumption. The Blue Drop Certification programme assesses municipalities on all regulatory requirements to check whether they comply with microbiological and chemical quality requirements as prescribed by SANS 241.
Municipalities are required to load their drinking water quality results for monitoring by the DWS through a web Integrated regulatory Information System (IRIS). This system serves as an early warning system. Whenever microbiological water quality results failures are detected, the IRIS sends automated emails to the municipalities for rectification and DWS regional offices for monitoring.
The Blue Drop assessment is an early warning system wherein, a municipality that is Blue Drop Certified has systems in place to identify risks and mitigate them before outbreaks can occur. However, systems that are categorised as critical systems are required to develop corrective action plans to turn around the situation. The corrective plans are also monitored to ensure compliance.
b) DWS requires municipalities to implement Water Safety Planning, which is a systematic process that aims to consistently ensure safe and acceptable drinking water by implementing integrated water quality management plans.
c) Notwithstanding the water safety planning processes, municipalities are also required to have Incident Management Protocol to deal with drinking water quality failures in an efficient and effective manner, using a consultative and transparent approach, for the protection of public health. In terms of SANS241 and the norms and standards issued by DWS under the Water Services Act, when the tests carried out by a municipality indicate that the water supplied poses a health risk, the municipality must inform its consumers that the quality of the water that it supplies poses a health risk.
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07 August 2024 - NW6
Marawu, Ms TL to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) Whether her department has any plans and/or measures in place to tackle the critical issues of (a) 3 million South Africans who are lacking access to safe drinking water, (b) 14 million who are lacking access to basic sanitation facilities and (c) the prevalence of contaminated water sources affecting nearly half of the water supply of the Republic; if not, why not, in each case; if so, (i) what urgent steps has her department taken to (aa) improve water quality and ensure that all citizens have access to safe drinking water, (ii) how does her department intend to address the lack of basic sanitation facilities in underserved communities and (iii) what plans does her department have in place regarding infrastructure upgrades and investment in rural and peri-urban areas; (2) given the exploitation of rural communities by private dam owners, what legislative reforms and/or regulatory frameworks does her department intend to implement to ensure fair and equitable access to water resources, without the financial exploitation of vulnerable populations; (3) what are the full, relevant details on how her department intends to allocate resources and invest in infrastructure that will eradicate pit latrines?
Reply:
1. (a-c) The Constitution assigns the responsibility of ensuring access to services for water and sanitation to municipalities. The role of the national and provincial government is to support, monitor and regulate local government.
(i) As the regulator of the water sector DWS is required to set regulatory rules, norms and standards for municipal water and sanitation services in terms of the National Water Act and the Water Services Act. This responsibility includes monitoring compliance to the norms and standards and taking appropriate measures to correct and address non-compliance by municipalities which have the responsibility to provide clean water to communities. The Department is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities and action plans have been agreed upon to address water supply shortages and sanitation challenges. In terms of its mandate the DWS:
- Conducts regular inspections on the operation and maintenance of Water Supply Systems (WSS) including Water Treatment Works (WTW), pumps stations, and the entire supply network in all the Water Service Institutions.
- Collects samples of drinking water from WTW for analysis on a quarterly basis to monitor whether drinking water supplied to consumers is compliant with the South African National Standard (SANS 241); a drinking water specification that specifies minimum requirements for potable water to be considered safe for human consumption.
- In terms of SANS 241, municipalities are required to monitor the microbiological and chemical quality of the water provided to residents at specified intervals, including hourly, daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly tests of various types. When the tests carried out by a municipality indicate that the water supplied poses a health risk, the municipality must inform its consumers that the quality of the water that it supplies poses a health risk.
(ii) There is a projected 17% deficit in water demand and supply by 2030 and so South Africa cannot afford to continue to install sewered water borne system in all households across the country to address sanitation backlogs. There is therefore an urgent need to adopt and implement alternative sanitation systems that minimize the use of water resources and that do not require expensive and difficult to maintain WWTW. In efforts to support provision of safe sanitation by municipalities, the DWS developed the National Sanitation Framework (NSF) which was adopted by Cabinet in 2023. The NSF provides for a Minimum Level of Service that makes provision for equivalent alternative sanitation solutions (such as innovative off-grid/non-sewered, on-site treatment or waterless/low water use sanitation technologies), while conforming to standards set by recognized institutions.
(iii) Interventions include amendment of legislation and strengthening of regulatory measures which are intended to improve the capacity of Water Service Authorities to operate, maintain and manage assets for existing infrastructure. Other measures to facilitate access to safe water, infrastructure upgrades and investment in rural and peri-urban areas include:
- Provision of financial support to municipalities by the DWS and COGTA in terms of the grant framework. 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.
- Implementation of bulk water resource projects aimed at ensuring water security measures 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. The department is also advocating for diversified water resources through as an example, groundwater development, wastewater treatment to domestic standard, desalination from sea water, and water conservation through efficient operation and maintenance of infrastructure to reduce water leaks.
2. The National Water Act is being amended to ensure that Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) are given priority in allocation of water and to provide for the Regulations to prescribe the criteria that must be considered when redressing the results of past racial and gender discrimination in relation to water use. All authorisations issued by the department have conditions under which their use can be exercised. Compliance with these conditions and that all water use is authorised is monitored by the Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs). Where non-compliance or unlawful use are detected or reported the department has administrative enforcement powers to bring users into compliance. Where these are not successful or where there is gross negligence, the department and the CMAs have peace officer powers to conduct criminal investigations and engage with the National Prosecuting Authority. Further proposed amendments of the National Water Act include additional offenses and stronger penalties as well as personal liability of Directors of Companies and Municipal Managers.
3. The Constitution assigns the responsibility of ensuring access to water and sanitation services to local government (municipalities). The DWS is responsible for implementation of Sanitation projects through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and is currently implementing 137 sanitation projects across all provinces. This constitutes of 117 projects through WSIG and 20 through RBIG.
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07 August 2024 - NW111
Mjadu, TS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) What steps will her department take to ensure equitable access to clean drinking water across all regions in the Republic; (2) what steps has her department taken to tackle the challenges of (a) water pollution and (b) inadequate sanitation facilities in rural areas; (3) what initiatives and/or policies are being implemented to promote (a) water conservation and (b) efficient water management?
Reply:
1. The Department of Water and Sanitation manages the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), which are aimed at supporting municipalities to deliver on their mandate by developing new infrastructure, refurbish and upgrade water and sanitation infrastructure to ensure access to water services. The grants account for an average of R14 billion per annum to support municipalities. In addition there are a number of other measures to ensure equitable access to clean drinking water across all regions in the Republic including:
- Implementation of the Green, Blue and No Drop programmes which assess the state of drinking water, wastewater treatment systems and Water Conservation and Demand Management in all municipalities that are Water Service Authorities. Results of the assessments carried out in 2022 and 2023 were released in December 2023. Generally, the drops reports indicate the dire situation in provision of water and sanitation services by most of the WSAs. WSAs were instructed to develop action plans to alleviate the challenges. The Action plans are currently being submitted to the Department. The Department is monitoring the implementations of the plans.
- Implementation of 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.
- Development of 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 and access to water services.
- The reconfiguration of Water Boards. The intention is to have a Water Board per Province, except for Rand Water which will be responsible for Gauteng and Mpumalanga. The Water Boards have been strengthened to provide Bulk infrastructure and technical support to WSAs to ensure provision of water and sanitation to communities.
- Amendments to the Water Services Act which will:
- include the introduction of an Operating License for a Water Service Providers (WSP). The Department will specify minimum competency and minimum performance levels for WSPs linked to gazetted minimum norms and standards for water and sanitation services (including full financial transparency and reporting). A Municipality must fulfil the licence conditions if it provides the service itself, or must contract with a licensed WSP.
- Strengthen enforcement by Amending Section 63 of Water Services Act to enable enforcement through directives (as is done in National Water Act). The amendments will, as the last resort, enable the Minister to enforce the separation of the water services provider 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.
2. (a) It is important to note that water pollution may be from non-point and point sources. Non-point sources are where the polluter cannot be pinpointed and is normally due to land use management including informal settlements that are not yet serviced or large scale agricultural areas where pesticides may be used. Point sources include discharge points of industries, mines or municipal wastewater works. In recent years, DWS has been strengthening its regulatory function and making its regulatory actions more consistent, and this has resulted in an increased number of civil actions and criminal charges against polluters including municipalities for sewage pollution.
Since 2017, DWS has opened 88 criminal cases for sewage pollution involving 52 municipalities, across all 9 provinces. This follows non-responsiveness of the municipalities to notices and directives. The number of criminal charges is expected to increase further. In 78 of these cases, an investigation is currently underway. For 5 cases, investigations are complete, and the National Prosecuting Authority has decided to prosecute (preparing to go to trial or in court).
Five cases have been ruled upon and the department is monitoring the implementation of the court decisions. All 5 were plea and sentence agreements. The cases that have been ruled upon by the courts have resulted in fines being imposed on the municipality, e.g. Govan Mbeki LM was fined R200m and Thaba Chweu and Rand West LM were each fined R10m. The courts ordered the municipalities to allocate the fines to address the sewage pollution.
Further proposed amendments of the National Water Act include additional offences and stronger penalties as well as personal liability of Directors of Companies and Municipal Managers of municipalities.
It is important to note that on average, it takes 2-3 years for a criminal case to be finalised (from the date of laying the charge at the police station to the date of a court ruling) whilst the pollution most likely continues.
(b) The Constitution assigns the responsibility of ensuring access to water and sanitation services to local government (municipalities). The DWS provides support to municipalities through providing them with funding through Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and is currently funding 137 sanitation projects across all provinces. This consists of 117 projects through WSIG and 20 through RBIG.
3) The Department is implementing several initiatives to conserve water and promote efficient water use at WSA level. Below is a list of the initiatives:
- The Department has just finalized the updating of the National Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) Strategy, supported by three subsidiary strategies that focus on water services, agriculture, and industry, mining and power generation to drive the implementation of WC/WDM. The WC/WDM strategies are further supported by implementation plans to operationalize and drive implementation of WC/WDM measures by the water sectors.
- The Department is in process of finalising National Minimum Norms And Standards for Water Services. The norms strongly require water conservation and demand management, and set standards for NRW, water losses and average consumption of water per capital per day.
- The Department implements the No Drop Incentive based regulatory monitoring programme. The No Drop programme is used as a tool to regulate municipal performance on water loss management and water use efficiency practices. The programme provides a guideline to water services institutions on what is required to manage water losses and improve efficiency. This includes the No Drop Guideline, which focuses on the key requirements (water resource balance diagram, water balance, Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WCWDM) Strategy) as building blocks for planning for implementation of WC/WDM projects. The Guideline has been workshopped on a national level and made available to municipalities.
- The Department monitors the state of water losses, NRW and water use efficiency. The last comprehensive analysis on water losses in South Africa was based on data for the 2022/23 municipal financial year was published in December 2023.
- The Department has further established the Water Partnership Office (WPO) within the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). 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. One of the five National Programmes within the WPO is Non- Revenue Water (NRW) programme aimed at implementing WC/WDM and cost recovery programme focusing on reducing losses, reducing over consumption and improving cost recovery.
- There are also continuous capacity building programmes conducted on WC/WDM for municipalities. Training included benchmarking of leakages, planning and implementation of WC/WDM projects, the development and requirements of an International Water Association (IWA) water balance and the development of a WC/WDM strategy and business plans. In addition, the DWS has, through cooperation with Japan International Cooperation Agency, constructed a Non-Revenue Water training yard and developed training material. About 89 municipality officials from 16 WSAs have attended this training programme.
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07 August 2024 - NW151
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What has been the total cost of building the Umzimvubu Dam to date and (b) how will she ensure that the reticulation networks are undertaken to ensure improved water supply to thousands of households in the OR Tambo, Joe Gqabi and Alfred Nzo districts, to address the current water scarcity?
Reply:
a) The total cost for the Umzimvubu Dam project to date is R 493 million. The expenditure to date includes the following:
- Cost for Professional Services (design of the dam and associated infrastructure, environmental services, Occupational Health and Safety, and Construction Supervision)
- Project Management
- Construction
- Land Acquisition
b) The Department is currently finalizing the appointment of a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to undertake a bridging study, where an assessment will be undertaken of the existing bulk and reticulation infrastructure versus the infrastructure requirements to uptake the additional raw water to be developed by the dam project, treat it and distribute the potable water to the various communities. This exercise will develop a pipeline of bulk and reticulation projects, to be implemented by the Water Services Authorities or Implementing Agents to District Municipalities.
The appointed PSPs will then also align funding (MIG, RBIG, WSIG, BFI and internal revenue) to this pipeline of projects, culminating in a funded pipeline of projects, and develop a project implementation plan. The bulk and reticulation projects will then be incorporated into Water Services Development Plans (WSDP) and the Department will only recommend and approve grant funding based on the projects in the WSDPs, ensuring alignment between the plan and grant funding dispensed.
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07 August 2024 - NW128
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the status of the development and construction of Umzimvubu Dam and (b) how much money has been allocated to provide water to the communities of O R Tambo District municipality?
Reply:
a) The progress relating to the construction of uMzimvubu Dam is indicated below:
- The access road to the dam site is 88 % complete
- The detailed designs for the dam were submitted to the Department’s Dam Safety Office (DSO) to obtain a Licence to construct in accordance with the National Water Act. The excavation of the dam foundation will commence once the License to construct has been issued by the DSO, which is envisaged to happen within the next two to three months.
- The Department’s Construction Unit has commenced with pre-construction activities and mobilised resources to implement site establishment (i.e. houses, water infrastructure for construction staff etc).
b) The budget estimate for the uMzimvubu Water Project is R 8 billion, which is inclusive of the dam development and associated works as well as critical water supply infrastructure to serve the communities. National Treasury has confirmed that DWS will be funded from the fiscus in this regard.
The Department is currently finalizing the appointment of a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to undertake a bridging study, where an assessment will be undertaken of the existing bulk and reticulation infrastructure versus the infrastructure requirements to uptake the additional raw water to be developed by the dam project, treat it and distribute the potable water to the various communities. This exercise will develop a pipeline of bulk and reticulation projects, to be implemented by the Water Services Authorities or an Implementing Agent to provide reliable potable water to the communities in the OR Tambo District Municipality.
The appointed PSP will then also align funding (MIG, RBIG, WSIG, BFI and internal revenue) to this pipeline of projects, culminating in a funded pipeline of projects, and develop a project implementation plan. The Department will then be in a position to establish the funding requirements for bulk and reticulation projects in the OR Tambo District Municipality.
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29 July 2024 - NW14
Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What (a) total number of officials from her department have been successfully prosecuted by the criminal justice system over the past three financial years and (b) is the breakdown of the charges in each case?
Reply:
a) Two officials were successfully prosecuted by the criminal justice system, and they were sentenced to a term of five years, wholly suspended.
b) The two officials were charged with fraud in relation to the intentional and unlawful preparation and submission of fraudulent letters requesting that the rental deposit refunds be paid to their personal bank account instead of that of the Department.
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29 July 2024 - NW15
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, considering that before the publication of the full 2023 Blue Drop, No Drop and Green Drop Reports on 5 December 2023, the last Drop Reports were published in 2014, and noting that significant deterioration in water and wastewater quality and increased water losses have since occurred, her department intends to statutorily conduct Drop Reports; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) how regularly will reports be conducted?
Reply:
a) The Constitution, National Water Act, and Water Services Act compel the Department of Water and Sanitation to support municipalities and to intervene where there is non-compliance with the national minimum norms and standards. The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programmes are tools to provide regulatory information regarding water and sanitation services, which are largely the Constitutional responsibility of municipalities.
The drop reports are both a regulatory mechanism and a support mechanism. The results of the reports are provided to all water services authorities, and they are advised as to the causes of poor performance and what needs to be done about it.
The Department is empowered by the National Water Act to issue notices and directives to municipalities to stop sewage pollution. When municipalities do not act on these notices and fail to provide the Department with plans to address sewage pollution, as a last resort the Department is empowered by the National Water Act to lay criminal charges against the municipality for the sewage pollution. Sometimes these regulatory actions are prompted by the results of Green Drop assessments, and sometimes they are prompted by other monitoring mechanisms of the Department.
In the past, DWS generally did not take strong regulatory actions against municipalities and relied on the inter-governmental relations approach which was not effective. However, DWS has been strengthening its regulatory function and making its regulatory actions more consistent, and this has resulted in an increased number of civil actions and criminal charges against municipalities which have not responded to notices and directives to take action to stop sewage pollution.
The Water Services Act does not contain similar provisions for the Department to issue notices, directives and to lay criminal charges for non-compliance with norms and standards for water and sanitation services. During the last financial year, the Department engaged in a public consultation process on proposed amendments to the Water Services Act. The amendments aim to strengthen the role of municipalities as Water Services Authorities, which are meant to function as local regulators to ensure that the local Water Services Providers provide services which meet minimum national norms and standards. The amendments propose that this should be done through the introduction of an operating license requirement for Water Services Providers, to ensure that they have a minimum level of competency. Water Services Authorities will be required to only approve and contract with Water Services Providers that have an operating license.
The amendments also provide for gross non-compliance with key norms and standards for water and sanitation services to be criminal offences, similarly to the National Water Act. The Water Services Amendment Bill will be submitted to Cabinet shortly, to seek approval for it to be tabled in Parliament.
The Blue, Green and No Drop reports assessments will be conducted bi-annually (i.e. once every two years) and progress assessments will be conducted during the gap year.
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29 July 2024 - NW16
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, considering the acute water shortages in the Republic, she has implemented measures to ensure that emergency items such as bottled water and tankers are not subjected to extortion and price gauging by service providers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Extortion and price gauging are regulated through South Africa's consumer laws which have been revised into two acts, The National Credit Act 34 (2005) and the Consumer Protection Act 68 (2008) are designed to protect consumers against the many abuses and practises such as overcharging, poor quality and overselling. The sale of water is regulated under these Acts and not directly by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
In addition, Section 8(1) of the Competition Act 89 (1998) prohibits a dominant firm from charging an excessive price to the detriment of customers or consumers, including items such as bottled water and tankers.
Cartels are explicitly prohibited under South African competition law. Competitors are not allowed to engage in collusive behaviour, including price fixing, bid rigging, market division, or any other concerted practices that substantially prevent, restrict, or distort competition.
It is not the role of the DWS to regulate and monitor the pricing of bottled water or water tankering service providers engaged by municipalities. It is the mandate of the DTI through the Competition Commission to regulate the pricing of bottled water and the costs for procuring water tankering through service providers.
The Competition Commission is the statutory body is SA that is empowered to investigate, control and evaluate restrictive business practises, abuse of power and mergers to achieve equity and efficiency in the SA Economy. The pricing of bottled water and determination of hourly rates for hiring of tankers is not part of the mandate of the department.
The department can only regulate standards for water quality of bottled water or water delivered to communities by water tankers.
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29 July 2024 - NW17
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, considering the deficits in infrastructure investment, she and/or her department, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, have plans to ensure that local and provincial governments earmark funds for (a) maintenance of infrastructure and (b) new infrastructure?
Reply:
a) Both DWS and COGTA allocate grants (RBIG, WSIG and MIG) to municipalities for water and sanitation infrastructure and have the power to ensure that these grants are used for their intended purpose. However, DWS does not have legislative powers to ensure that local governments earmark their own funds for either maintenance of existing water and sanitation infrastructure or for new water and sanitation infrastructure. Water and sanitation infrastructure is not a provincial function, and provincial governments cannot be expected to allocate funds earmarked for provincial functions such as basic education or health to municipal water and sanitation.
The RBIG and WSIG grants have conditions attached to them (prescribed by the Division of Revenue Act) requiring them to be used for new infrastructure projects, as well as for the refurbishment and upgrading of existing infrastructure. DWS is not allowed to use the grants to fund operation and routine maintenance of municipal water and sanitation infrastructure. Operation and maintenance of municipal water and sanitation infrastructure is supposed to be funded by municipalities from revenues raised from the sale of water and from sanitation charges. However, there is no legal requirement for municipalities to allocate such revenues to the water and sanitation function, and many municipal councils do not prioritise operation and maintenance of their water and sanitation infrastructure when they approve their municipal budgets. This problem is exacerbated by poor billing and revenue collection processes in many municipalities.
The table below indicates RBIG and WSIG allocations for the 2024/25 financial year per province:
Regions |
RBIG 6b |
RBIG 5b |
Transfers to Water Boards |
WSIG 6b |
WSIG 5b |
Total |
Budget allocation |
Budget allocation |
Budget allocation |
Budget allocation |
Budget allocation |
Budget allocation |
|
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
Eastern Cape |
317,423 |
707,935 |
0 |
45,000 |
562,092 |
1,632,450 |
Free State |
649,208 |
220,112 |
276,084 |
32,000 |
330,959 |
1,508,363 |
Gauteng |
710,863 |
0 |
279,000 |
28,425 |
246,742 |
1,265,030 |
KwaZulu Natal |
0 |
428,744 |
315,000 |
200,000 |
1,070,000 |
2,013,744 |
Limpopo |
752,661 |
126,013 |
317,000 |
429,973 |
483,713 |
2,109,360 |
Mpumalanga |
351,595 |
497,246 |
0 |
113,415 |
442,470 |
1,404,726 |
Northern Cape |
35,281 |
577,000 |
113,000 |
30,000 |
327,492 |
1,082,773 |
North West |
226,095 |
401,333 |
1,152,194 |
167,905 |
429,996 |
2,377,523 |
Western Cape |
14,831 |
894,000 |
0 |
0 |
144,209 |
1,053,040 |
Total |
3,057,957 |
3,852,383 |
2,452,278 |
1,046,718 |
4,037,673 |
14,447,009 |
b) In addition to the RBIG and WSIG grants, DWS has established a Water Partnerships Office together with the DBSA and SALGA. The role of the Office is to provide support to municipalities to establish partnerships with the private sector. For example, it is currently supporting the eThekwini, Mangaung, Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay and Tshwane municipalities to put in place performance-based public private partnership contracts to reduce non-revenue water.
The DWS is also working with the Infrastructure Fund and the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) to raise additional funding for municipal water and sanitation projects, in collaboration with willing municipalities. This involves collaborating in project planning, funding and implementation of large, blended finance projects.
DWS is also collaborating with industry, including the mining and agricultural sectors, to invest in new water infrastructure. For example, DWS is implementing two projects in Limpopo and the Northern Cape in partnership with mining houses and the relevant municipalities, through which DWS and the mines are jointly funding both bulk water infrastructure and new household connections to communities. The Olifants Management Model in Limpopo is a R25 billion multi-year partnership between DWS, municipalities and mining houses to construct bulk and potable reticulation water infrastructure to supply communities and mines in Sekhukhune and Mogalakwena in Limpopo. The programme will provide potable water to yard connection to an estimated 390 000 people. Similarly, the Vaal Gamagara Bulk Water Scheme in the Northern Cape is a partnership between DWS and mining houses to supply potable bulk water for mining, industrial, agricultural and domestic use.
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29 July 2024 - NW36
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether she is aware of the struggles of access to water services by the residents of Gataote Village, North West; if not, why not; if so, what plans has her department put in place to ensure the provision of sustainable water services to the residents of Gataote?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) was made aware of a water supply interruption in the Gataote Village through a notice which was issued by Magalies Water dated 3 July 2024.
The water supply interruption was reportedly due to the refurbishment of the steel storage tank which was leaking excessively. Magalies Water has informed DWS that the refurbishment of the steel tank was completed on 15 July 2024 and that water supply to the Gataote village has been restored.
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29 July 2024 - NW59
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What additional resources and skills does she intend to put in place to address the challenges regarding the (a) implementation of catchment plans for mine water and wastewater management and (b) assessment of water supply systems for compliance with blue drop regulatory targets, which are critical targets that involve complex regulatory and technical challenges?
Reply:
(a) Regarding the implementation of catchment plans for mine water and wastewater management, the Department is actively addressing these critical issues through allocation of resources and enhancement of technical capacities. Significant progress has been made in the development and implementation of catchment plans across key areas such as Vaal, Orange, Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma, Crocodile, and Limpopo Water Management areas.
One of the challenges identified in these catchment plans is the insufficient monitoring of water resources to accurately assess the impacts of mining activities and wastewater treatment works (WWTWs). To mitigate this challenge, laboratory services have been procured in all provinces to ensure robust monitoring of regional groundwater and surface water pollution, thereby enabling coordinated efforts to safeguard these vital resources. Additionally, capacity-building initiatives are underway to empower officials in effectively implementing the department’s Mine Water Management Policy in all provincial offices.
(b) Substantial investments are earmarked for the review of waste discharge standards across various catchments. This proactive measure is aimed at ensuring the maintenance of Resource Quality Objectives (RQOs), thereby enhancing overall environmental stewardship. In addition, additional personnel will be allocated to the Blue Scorpions to bolster their ability to investigate and take decisive action against non-compliance.
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29 July 2024 - NW60
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What projected (a) risk assessments and (b) mitigation measures has her department put in place to ensure cost overruns and time frames are in place for the water resources management programme that was put in place in the 2024-25 financial year, as her department has encountered challenges in project management of built infrastructure in the water and sanitation water value chain in the past?
Reply:
a) In instances where water resources infrastructure projects are implemented by external implementing agents, the Implementing Agents (IAs) are required to assess all the key risks associated with the implementation of the projects. This includes the risks of cost overruns and time delays, in accordance with the respective institution’s risk policy framework and the Implementation Agreements entered into between the Department and the IAs.
b) A project risk register is developed for each project under implementation to address all key risks. The Department monitors the project risks on a quarterly basis and mitigation plans are developed and implemented to manage the risks as identified.
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29 July 2024 - CW01
Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) With reference to the reply to Question 142 by her predecessor on 08 May 2024, who was responsible for the original seven boreholes that were sank; (2) whether Vaal Central Water had the necessary permission if such boreholes were sunk by them; if not, what is the position regarding this matter; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there were any transfers of boreholes from Kopanong Local Municipality and/or any previous municipalities to Vaal Central Water in the past 30 years; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether any of such boreholes are currently used to relief water shortages in the Kopanong Local Municipality; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Find reply here
29 July 2024 - NW61
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the relevant details of the establishment of the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency that will oversee the planning, financing and development of water infrastructure in the Republic and the maintenance of existing water resource infrastructure NW62E
Reply:
The former Minister of DWS has approved NWRIA business case and the Department is awaiting the President to sign the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill. To prepare for the establishment of the Agency, the DWS has also been engaged with the following processes:
- The transition roadmap is in place and implementation is being managed together with TCTA
- The DG chaired the initial integrated workstream to ensure smooth transition and implementation of the transitional road map
- Various workstreams have been established to develop and implement an overarching change management plan, including a staff transfer plan and asset transfer strategy, as well as a communications plan
- The advertisement of Board and appointment of Nomination Committee by Minister will be initiated in August/ September 2024
- It is envisaged that the Minister will appoint the Board for the NWRIA by November/ December 2024. Thereafter, the Chief Executive Officer and executives will be appointed
- DWS will transfer ownership of all the national water resource infrastructure assets to the NWRIA, along with staff responsible for maintenance and operation of the assets
- All the functions, projects, staff and agreements of the TCTA will be transferred to the NWRIA at a date decided by the Minister within a period of twelve months of establishment.
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29 July 2024 - NW62
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1) What total number of private water-use licenses have been issued by her department (a) in the past three years and (b) since 1 January 2024; (2) whether her department keeps record of the demographic details of the recipients of private water use licences; if not, why not; if so, what total number of private water-use licenses was awarded to white citizens and/or entities owned by white citizens (a) in the past three years and (b) since 1 January 2024?
Reply:
(1) The total number of private water-use licences that have been issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation are as follows:
(a) From 2021 to 2023, a total of 1410 water use licences were issued to private persons.
(b) From 1 January up to 19 July 2024, a total of 272 water use licences were issued to private persons.
(2) The Department does keep a record of the demographic details of the recipients of private water use licences.
(a) The total number of private water use licences awarded to white citizens and/or entities owned by white citizens from 2021 to 2023 is 919.
(b) The total number of private water use licences that have been awarded to white citizens and/or entities owned by white citizens from 01 January to 19 July 2024 is 156.
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29 July 2024 - NW73
Tetyana, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether her department is responsible for the awarding of water-tankering contracts to municipalities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) total number of municipalities have been awarded water-tankering contracts and (b) are the details of the associated time frames for each contract?
Reply:
The DWS does not award water-tankering contracts to municipalities. Municipalities procure water tankering services through their own procurement processes and budget.
The position of DWS is that water tankering services should only be used for emergencies where water services interruptions are inevitable and where there is water rationing due to unavailable reticulation infrastructure, but only for temporary usage.
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29 July 2024 - NW74
Tetyana, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) total allocated budget to erect sanitation infrastructure in all the informal settlements in the Republic and (b) breakdown of the budget in terms of each (i) province and (ii) municipality?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) does not have sanitation funding targeting informal settlements. DWS, through its Water Services Infrastructure Grant, addresses sanitation challenges in Local and District Municipalities and not Metropolitan Municipalities. The funding is applied for by municipalities through submission of business plans. It is the municipalities that identify (within the business plans) areas within their demarcations where projects will be implemented.
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22 April 2024 - NW803
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether he will furnish Mrs C Phillips with the actual daily distribution figures of water to Rustenburg from 1 January 2024 to 12 March 2024 by (a) Rand Water via the Barnardsvlei reservoir; (b) Magalies Water and (c) the Rand Water/Magalies Water partnership via the Bospoort reservoirs; (2) what total volume of the specified water supply is for the account of the (a) Rustenburg Local Municipality and (b) various mines in each case?
Reply:
The actual daily distribution of water for Rustenburg Local Municipality (LM) is same as consumption which is what is presented by both Rand Water and Magalies Water.
1. (a) Water volumes distributed to Rustenburg LM by Rand Water via the Barnardsvlei Reservoir up to 12 March 2024 are indicated below:
Jan 24 |
Feb 24 |
Mar 24 |
|
Consumption (Ml/d) |
4 141 |
3 973 |
1 474 |
b) Water volumes distributed to Rustenburg LM by Magalies Water up to 12 March 2024 is indicated below:
Jan 24 |
Feb 24 |
Mar 24 |
|
Consumption (Ml/d) |
1 512 |
1 428 |
451 |
c) The volume of water supplied through the Rand Water/Magalies Water partnership via the Bospoort reservoirs from January up to 12 March 2024 is as indicated below:
Jan 24 |
Feb 24 |
Mar 24 |
|
Consumption (Ml/d) |
739 |
643 |
193 |
2. (a) Total volume of water supplied to Rustenburg Local Municipality by Rand Water via both Barnardsvlei and Bospoort reservoirs in Ml/day is as indicated below:
Jan 24 |
Feb 24 |
Mar 24 |
162 |
156 |
159 |
(b) Rand Water provided 83 and 89 Ml/day to the mines in January and February 2024 respectively. None of the mines are supplied with water by Magalies Water.
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08 April 2024 - 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.
2020/2021 |
2021/2022 |
2022/2023 |
2023/2024 |
284 |
338 |
385 |
425 |
(b) The Department, upon detecting non-compliances during investigations, has issued 136 Notices of intention to issue Directives, mandating corrective actions to address identified contraventions. These Notices were issued to allow the municipalities the opportunity to provide representations in accordance with the requirements of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Some Municipalities have responded to the issued Notices by submitting representations. These submissions were subsequently assessed by the Department. Some remedial action plans submitted were accepted in some cases, while others were declined due to inadequacy.
The DWS took further enforcement measures by issuing 51 Directives, compelling the municipalities to undertake corrective actions to protect water resources. Multiple follow-up inspections were conducted to monitor compliance with the issued Directives. Regrettably, several Municipalities continued in non-compliance, prompting the Department to initiate criminal actions.
As a result, 19 criminal cases were opened with the South African Police Services against Municipalities that failed to comply with the Directives, amongst other charges.
2. The table attached hereto as Annexure A provides details on cases investigated and finalized by the DWS and subsequent enforcement measures undertaken to rectify the contraventions committed by the municipalities.
- The table also illustrates the status of water resources per water management area using the following classifications:
- Low risk indicates oligotrophic conditions, characterized by low nutrient levels and limited productivity in terms of aquatic animal and plant life.
- Medium risk signifies mesotrophic conditions, with moderate nutrient levels, relatively productive aquatic ecosystems, and emerging indications of water quality issues.
- High risk denotes eutrophic conditions, characterized by high nutrient levels, high productivity of aquatic animal and plant life, and escalating signs of water quality problems.
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Annexure A: Rectification measures and status of water resources |
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ECMS No |
Responsible Office (Assignment Level) |
1(b)(iii)Transgressor/Case Title |
1(b)(i)(ii) Local Government and District Municipality |
1(b) Actions taken by the Department |
2(a) Water Management Area/ Rivers |
2 (b) Status of Water Management Area |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 |
Free State |
10 |
Dihlabeng Local Municipality |
Kopanong Local Municipality |
||
Mangaung Metropolitan |
||
Matjhabeng Local Municipality |
||
Moqhaka Local Municipality |
||
Nala Local Municipality |
||
Nketoana Local Municipality |
||
Phumelela Local Municipality |
||
Tokologo Local Municipality |
||
Tswelopele Local Municipality |
||
Gauteng |
7 |
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
||
Emfuleni Local Municipality |
||
Lesedi Local Municipality |
||
Midvaal Local Municipality |
||
Mogale City Local Municipality |
||
Rand West City Local Municipality |
||
Limpopo |
5 |
Lephalale Local Municipality |
Modimolle-Mokgopong Local Municipality |
||
Mogalakwena Local Municipality |
||
Sekhukhune District Municipality |
||
Thabazimbi Local Municipality |
||
Eastern Cape |
12 |
Alfred Nzo District Municipality |
Amathole District Municipality |
||
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality |
||
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
||
Chris Hani District Municipality |
||
Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality |
||
Joe Gqabi District Municipality |
||
Kouga Local Municipality |
||
Koukamma Local Municipality |
||
Makana Local Municipality |
||
Ndlambe Local Municipality |
||
OR Tambo District Municipality |
||
Sundays River Valley |
||
Mpumalanga |
16 |
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
||
City of Mbombela Local Municipality |
||
Dipaleseng Local Municipality |
||
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality |
||
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality |
||
Emakhazeni Local Municipality |
||
Emalahleni Local Municipality |
||
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
||
Lekwa Local Municipality |
||
Mkhondo Local Municipality |
||
Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
||
Nkomazi Local Municipality |
||
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality |
||
Thaba Chweu Local Municipality |
||
Victor Khanye Local Municipality |
||
North West |
8 |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality |
JB Marks Local Municipality |
||
Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality |
||
Madibeng Local Municipality |
||
Maquassi Hills Local Municipality |
||
Moretele Local Municipality |
||
Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
||
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality |
||
Northen Cape |
4 |
!Kheis Local Municipality |
Dikgatlong Local Municipality |
||
Richtersveld Local Municipality |
||
Tsantsabane Local Municipality |
||
Western Cape |
10 |
Beaufort West Local Municipality |
Bergrivier Local Municipality |
||
Cederberg Local Municipality |
||
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality |
||
Hessequa Local Municipality |
||
Knysna Local Municipality |
||
Laingsburg Local Municipality |
||
Mossel Bay Local Municipality |
||
Swartland Local Municipality |
||
Swellendam Local Municipality |
The Minister will not make a statement on this matter as this is a legal requirement that WSA must comply with. The Department will strengthen its regulation to ensure compliance. This is also a main requirement for consideration of funding for water services projects such as Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant project approval.
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08 April 2024 - 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 - 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 - 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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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 - 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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04 April 2024 - NW406
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What immediate steps has he undertaken to ensure consistent and reliable access to clean water for critical facilities such as the Jane Furse Hospital in Limpopo and several hospitals in Kimberley in view of the ongoing water crisis affecting communities and hospitals, where tankers are supplying water to such facilities?
Reply:
The Sol Plaatje LM has for a considerable time been experiencing huge water supply and quality challenges from the Riverton supply on the Vaal River to their Newton Storage facility located towards the South of Kimberley. The bulk water supply system not only has capacity constraints in meeting the increasing water demands, but Sol Plaatje is having to contend with frequent supply disruptions caused by continued leaks/breakages and poor water quality. The leaks are experienced on the main pipeline from Riverton to Kimberley.
To address this, the Sol Plaatje Municipality submitted an application to the National Treasury for Bulk Funding Infrastructure (BFI) in 2021, with the aim of implementing much-needed upgrades to its ageing water supply infrastructure (bulk and reticulation). The application was approved. The objective of the project is to restore, monitor and control water quality, water supply and non-revenue water to Sol Plaatje Municipality.
It should be noted that the key contributing factor to the water challenges being experienced in the Kimberly area is the raw water quality of the Vaal River, due to algal bloom. This has had a direct negative impact on purified water production. The municipality is currently supplementing water supply to hospitals and malls through water tankers, which fill-up the on-site water tanks of these institutions. Key activities currently being undertaken to alleviate the water supply issues, include cleaning of clarifiers; replacement of filter media; commissioning of additional two clarifiers at the old plant; repairs and valves replacement at both old and new plant; raw water abstraction augmentation; by provision of additional raw water submersible pump.
In Limpopo, the Department is funding a project implemented by Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) through RBIG. The project entails construction of a bulk pipeline and reservoirs to supply water to areas within Greater Tubatse Local Municipality and Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality which incorporate Jane Furse town. Jane Furse hospital is part of the areas which are going to benefit from the project.
The Jane Furse hospital will receive water from the pipeline taking water from Malikana water treatment works to Jane Furse town feeding into the 25 Ml reservoir, which was completed, however the pipeline and pumpstation was vandalised before commissioned. The SDM is currently refurbishing and commissioning the pipeline and the pumpstation. The project is anticipated to be completed by December 2024.
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25 March 2024 - NW725
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he will furnish Mr M Chetty with a (a) list and (b) full description of all events planned by his department to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic, including the (i) projected total cost or expenditure of each event and (ii) breakdown thereof in terms of expenditure for (aa) catering, (bb) entertainment, (cc) venue hire, (dd) transport and (ee) accommodation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation has not planned any events to take place before 29 May 2024 in celebration of the 30 years of democracy in the Republic.
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20 March 2024 - NW486
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the full details of the urgent steps of intervention his department has taken together with the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and uMngeni-uThukela Water to provide adequate water and sanitation to the residents of KwaXimba?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the uMgeni-uThukela Water Board are assisting the eThekwini Municipality to ensure the provision of adequate water to the KwaXimba area. The uMgeni-uThukela Water Board is implementing a project to install a package plant and associated infrastructure to augment the supply to the area.
As a short term intervention, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board will make use of an existing 2Ml/d package plant to supply water to the KwaXimba area. This work is anticipated to be completed by the 17th of May 2024. The process of obtaining the environmental authorisation and power supply for the new package plant is underway. The eThekwini Municipality is currently completing the design and procurement process for a 5Ml/d package plant which is a long term solution to ensure water supply for the area of KwaXimba. Completion of this project is envisaged by end of June 2024.
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20 March 2024 - NW478
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the full details of urgent steps that have been taken by his department to provide adequate water and sanitation services to residents of Pomfred in Kagisano Molopo in the North West?
Reply:
In the 2017/2018 financial year, the Department Water and Sanitation (DWS) allocated R 4,9 million through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) for the implementation of the Rural Water Supply Project in Pomfret.
The scope of works for project included the:
- Equipping of four boreholes (displacement pumps electrical works and new pipework)
- Construction of new four borehole pumphouse concrete bases, construction of new four precast concrete borehole pumphouses,
- Refurbishment and replacement of existing borehole fences, replacement and installation of two new transformers at Grootgat booster pumpstation. All these four electrical boreholes are currently not functional due to mechanical and electrical components stolen and vandalised.
The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality has reported that, it is currently supplying water in Pomfret through water tankers as an interim measure to supplement water needs for the community of Pomfret. The municipality has already appointed a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to conduct technical assessment to refurbish the Grootgat borehole which will include the replacement of the stolen steel pipeline with the uPVC material. It is envisaged that the assessment will be completed before the end of March 2024 and the refurbishment work will thereafter be expedited to restore the water supply in Pomfret.
In the medium to long term, Pomfret will also benefit from the Regional Bulk Water Scheme Programme to be implemented in the Kagisano Molopo Municipal area (Cluster 7 Pomfret). The scope of this project incorporates:
- Upgrading of the existing water reticulation for Pomfret, Bray and Tosca,
- Testing of existing boreholes for water yield and quality,
- Groundwater source investigation, siting, water testing,
- Drilling of approximately 6 boreholes within Pomfret, Bray and Tosca to supplement the shortfall of water demand
- Provision of Eskom power supply to boreholes
- Construction of new rising mains and a new booster pump station in Pomfret
- Upgrading the existing Booster pump station in Bray
- Construction of an additional elevated tank for Tosca and a pump station, rising main from the proposed boreholes to the booster pump stations.
This Cluster 7 Bulk Water Scheme is still at the inception stage and it is envisaged that the Implementation Readiness Study (IRS) will be finalised before the end of the financial year 2024/2025 financial year.
With respect to Sanitation, the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati DM allocated R50m for the 2022/23 Financial year under the Rural Sanitation Programme for the Kagisano Molopo LM. The Promfret village was allocated 280 Double Ventilated Improved Pit-latrine (DVIP) Units, constructed between March and June 2023. A further 60 households are to be prioritised in 2024/25 financial year for the Rural Sanitation Programme.
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20 March 2024 - NW477
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether he will furnish Mr M K Montwedi with a list of all projects that were done and completed by his internal project management unit in the past five years; if not; what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether the project(s) were completed in time and within the allocated budget; if not, (a) what caused the delay and (b) how will he deal with the situation in future; if so, what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Infrastructure Management Branch within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) completed the following projects in the past five years:
- Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2A: De Hoop Dam in Limpopo
- Mdloti River Development project: Raising of Hazelmere Dam in Kwa-Zulu Natal
2. The construction of the Olifants River Water Resources Development Project – Phase 2A: De Hoop Dam was completed in time with expenditure of 101% at completion. The 1% over expenditure is due to cost escalations.
The raising of Hazelmere Dam Project experienced delays and cost overruns. The project was not completed in the initial planned time and within the original budget. Project was completed in March 2023.
a) Various challenges resulted in delays in the project implementation, but the major delays are attributed to issues arising from contractual matters, contractual disputes and delays due to technical aspects. This led to the termination of the contract between the DWS and the contractor which was eventually resolved but impacted the project implementation timelines, however, construction works did recommence and was completed.
b) To address the challenges encountered during project implementation, alternative project capacitation is being explored with the Department as well as the implementation of a new procurement policy which aims to enhance the DWS's capability to select service providers with the requisite capacity and skills to successfully execute projects within stipulated timelines and budgets.
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20 March 2024 - NW615
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to his reply to question 101 on 24 February 2023, what are the details of the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) date of purchase and (e) purchase price of all the official vehicles purchased for (i) him and (ii) each Deputy Minister since 8 May 2019?
Reply:
The Department purchased the following vehicles for the Ministers and Deputy Ministers since 8 May 2019:
(a) Make |
(b) Model |
(c) Year of Manufacture |
(d) Date of Purchase |
(e) Purchase Price |
(d) Official |
BMW |
X3 |
2021 |
11 October 2021 |
R799,563.97 |
Deputy Minister Magadzi (PTA) |
Audi |
Q5 |
2022 |
06 October 2022 |
R786,706.94 |
Minister Mchunu (CPT) |
Audi |
A6 |
2022 |
19 November 2022 |
R741,656.22 |
Deputy Minister Mahlobo (CPT) |
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20 March 2024 - NW390
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Given that he has recently warned municipalities against the over-reliance on water tankers and boreholes as a means of water provision to communities and considering that many rural communities throughout the Republic lack the infrastructure needed for the supply of piped water, what plans has his department put in place to capacitate municipalities with phasing out the use of water tankers for a more sustained method, such as piped water?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) provides support to municipalities through conditional grants; the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG). The purpose of the grants is to support municipalities to develop their water and sanitation infrastructure and to address backlogs of infrastructure, thus improving access to water services.
The Department has allocated about R44 billion over the MTEF period for water and sanitation projects to various municipalities in all the province. This includes R7 billion allocated to Water Boards for the implementation of strategic projects. This caters for 107 RBIG projects under implementation in the 2023/24 financial year for which R14 billion has been allocated to 259 municipalities. 6.7 million households are envisaged to benefit from this investment. A further R15.6 billion and R14.3 billion is planned for the 24/25 and 25/26 financial years respectively.
The Department is also investing in robust planning activities for water and sanitation projects. This is to ensure that the most viable and sustainable options are identified to address the needs. Planning is based on life cycle costing and environmental, practicality, security and climate change considerations. There are 107 water and sanitation projects currently subjected to rigorous departmental planning. In line with this, the Department is also in the process to develop Provincial Bulk Master Plans that will identify Water Resource shortages in critical areas and the development of pipeline of projects to ensure the availability of resources to all affected areas.
Groundwater is an essential as part of the water resource mix and country’s natural resources that must be used to effectively supply a reliable resource to communities in South Africa. The Department has developed a Standard Operating Procedure for Groundwater Resource Development for Community Water Supply Projects which are in the process of being rolled out to all Provinces to ensure that groundwater is appropriately developed as a source.
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20 March 2024 - NW85
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, in light of the fact that the 2022/23 Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation indicates that 71% of Regional Bulk Infrastructure projects are delayed, and that, consequently, costs have increased by R9,4 billion, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with the details of (a) which projects are delayed, (b) the duration of delays for each project and (c)(i) the original costs of each project and (ii) by how much costs of each project have increased; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation notes the submission that there are 71% Regional Bulk Infrastructure projects that are delayed which have resulted in cost escalations of R9, 4 billion. These figures are from the Auditor General (AG) findings report, which states the following:
- 71% of the total RBIG projects are delayed in terms of completion
- Over the years, as the projects were delayed the initial budget continues to be revised. To date there is an increase of budget by R9,4 billion
- The spending on these projects is also not always aligned to the initial plan. Variations in scope can be due to poor planning by municipalities.
- If the root causes for poor project management is not corrected, there is a risk that other projects may be similarly delayed
The Department acknowledges that, per findings by the Auditor General in a report to the Portfolio Committee on the 2022/23 Annual Report, there have been delays on a number of projects over a period of time due to numerous reasons including:
- Appointment of beneficiary municipalities with history of poor financial controls and lacking adequate capacity
- Poor performance of implementing agents – inadequate contract management – no actions taken for poor performance
- Poor performance of contractors not identified in a timely manner.
- Contractors abandon site due to cash flow challenges or non-payment by municipalities
- Delays in the procurement process both to appoint contractors and also on procuring some of the materials
- Access restrictions by community leaders and protests by the community as they also want to be part or benefit from the project
- Poor project management both by the implementing agent and the department
- Poor oversight and monitoring by the department
- There are also instances where the projects are multi-year projects which are broken down into different phases which are funded over a number of years.
In terms of the Department’s report to the Portfolio Committee on its 2022/23 Annual Report, the DWS reported an achievement of 5 out of 13 RBIG funded projects in the year under review and further indicated that there were delays for the following projects:
Project name |
District municipality |
Project start date |
Initial completion date |
Revised completion date |
Original project cost |
Revised project cost |
Mpumalanga |
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Driekoppies phase 1A |
Ehlanzeni DM |
03 September 2018 |
18 September 2020 |
The project is undergoing a litigation process a revised completion date will be known once the courts have decided on the matter |
R96 743 094 |
Cost not revised |
Empuluzi/Methula RBWS phase 3B |
Gert Sibande DM |
22 May 2020 |
28 March 2023 |
30 April 2024 |
78 698 005 |
Cost not revised** |
Empuluzi/Methula phase 5, 6 & 7 |
Gert Sibande DM |
04/03/2021 |
14/12/2023 |
30 April 2024 |
194 472 739 |
Cost not revised*** |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
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Driefontein BWS |
Chris Hani DM |
Jan 2011 |
Dec 2021 |
Not yet determined |
R397 742 111 |
Not yet determined |
Eastern Cape |
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Cluster 9 BWS |
Chris Hani DM |
Sept 2010 |
Nov 2022 |
Feb 2024 |
R254 695 667 |
R485 700 000 |
Cluster 4 BWS |
Chris Hani DM |
Apr 2022 |
May 2023 |
Mar 2024 |
R427 099 000 |
R849 474 094 |
Cluster 6 BWS |
Chris Hani DM |
Jun 2010 |
May 2023 |
Jan 2025 |
R323 952 670 |
R474 323 951 |
Limpopo |
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Nebo BWS |
Sekhukhune DM |
Jan 2009 |
Jul 2016 |
Aug 2024 |
R1 379 080 |
R700 000 |
Free State |
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Ngwathe Bulk Water Supply Phase 2 |
Fezile Dabi DM |
Jul-2020 |
Dec-22 |
Jun- 25 |
R129 027 000 |
R249 2961 47 |
Based on the project list provided above, the projects collectively do not add up to 9.4 billion as some are funded over multiple years and others have no revised costs. Even where there are cost escalations, it is not anticipated that it will amount to R9.4 billion.
- The Driefontein Bulk Water Supply Project - The project RBIG commitment ceiling has been reached. There is no allocation for the current financial year. The project is about 99% complete and the contractor moved off-site due to the municipality’s failure to pay its invoices. The Minister is intervening on this project, it is currently under planning to finalise for finding alternative water source to ensure long term sustainable water supply. Currently being the users are supplied water via Ladysmith WTW and boreholes.
- Nebo Bulk Water supply Project – the delays are due to the contractor having been stopped from working by the construction mafias. Meetings were held with these Construction Mafias and an MoU signed as attached to allow Contractor to proceed with the work.
- Chris Hani District Municipality Cluster 4 - Phase 4 and 5: where the delays are due to poor contractor performance delayed the completion of these projects.
- Ngwathe Bulk Water Supply Phase 3 of 3, where the delays are as a result of community strikes, relating to 30% sub-contracting. The project has lost many days that have affected the completion time. The contractor was also experiencing challenges of cash flows including non-payment by the municipality.
- Empuluzi phases 3B, 5, 6: Delays by the contractor to finalise the works was affected by flooding.
There was a fatality caused by flooding which led to the Department of Labour closing the site for investigations. Currently the site is opened, the contractor working and project to be completed by June 2024
DWS is actively implementing the recommendations made by the Auditor General in its 2022/23 Budgetary Review Report for improving RBIG Project Management. For instance, in relation to the Auditor General’s recommendation that the project management unit must be adequately capacitated with the right skills to drive the performance targets that have been set for RBIG colleagues, the DWS introduced a new structure in 2022 to address such capacity and skills inadequacies and inefficiencies. The DWS has reconfigured the structure strategically, which has resulted in a dedicated Branch for Water and Sanitation Services Management to provide support to municipalities on activities such as, project planning, project management, monitoring. The branch is capacitated by professional engineers who are now supporting municipalities.
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14 March 2024 - NW144
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a detailed list of ongoing (a) Regional Bulk Infrastructure and (b) Water Services Infrastructure Grants projects which have (i) exceeded original budget expectations and (ii) gone beyond the estimated construction time since 1 April 2023; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The purpose of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG), to develop new, refurbish, upgrade and replace ageing bulk water and sanitation infrastructure of regional significance that connects water resources to infrastructure serving extensive areas across municipal boundaries or large regional bulk infrastructure serving numerous communities over a large area within a municipality. The Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) facilitates the planning and implementation of various water and sanitation projects to accelerate backlog reduction and enhance the sustainability of services, especially in rural municipalities.
Although comprehensive planning is done by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) together with municipalities prior to the implementation of RBIG and WSIG funded projects, a myriad of challenges arise during implementation which result in unavoidable delays such as:
- Inability of municipalities to contribute their share of funding for water and sanitation projects that should be co-funded by the DWS RBIG Grant and the municipalities’ own funding
- Supply Chain Management challenges in municipalities often result in delays in procurement of required professional services and commencement of projects
- Poor performance of contractors, couples with inadequate project management capacity in municipalities often leads to lengthy litigation processes which also bring projects to a halt
- Projects are often brought to halt by communities with demands for employment opportunities or construction mafia with demands for 30% of contracts
- Non-payment of contractors by the municipalities or non-payment of workers by contractors
- Inclement weather conditions also contribute to delays in ongoing projects
Details of projects gone beyond the estimated construction time since 1 April 2023 are indicated in Annexure A.
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ANNEXURE A
Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant
Project name |
Original project cost |
Revised project cost |
Initial completion date |
Revised completion date |
Free State |
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Welbedacht Bulk water supply (Manguang pipeline) |
R500 000 000 |
R583 677 787 |
July 2021 |
March 2024 |
Tokologo bulk water supply Phase 2 of 3 |
R717 535 306 |
R717 535 306 |
December 2024 |
March 2026 |
Maluti-a-Phofung BWS Scheme(Sterkfontein WTW) |
R619 590 000 |
R619 590 000 |
March 2024 |
April 2025 |
Mohokare Bulk water supply (Rouxville) |
R300 000 000 |
R320 000 000 |
March 2020 |
June 2025 |
Mantsopa Water and Sanitation Intervention |
R17 660 652 |
No adjustment |
June 2023 |
October 2024 |
Construction of reversal gravity pipeline in Phuthaditjhaba and Harrismith |
R57 100 000 |
No adjustment (this should be N/A as per same categories below) |
March 2023 |
August 2024 |
Metsimaholo Bulk Sewer. (Upgrading of Denneysville WWTW) |
R164 499 946 |
R224 352 940 |
October 2019 |
March 2024 |
Mafube Bulk sewer phase 2 of 2 (Upgrading of Frankfort WWTW) |
R141 448 501 |
R164 858 228 |
June 2023 |
"TBC” Contractor terminated due to poor performance |
North West |
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Ratlou Bulk Water Supply: Phase 1a – Setlagole Water Supply |
R 146 600 000 |
R153 000 000 |
April 2016 |
November 2024 |
Mahikeng Bulk Water Supply: Upgrading of the Mmabatho WTW to 30 Ml/day |
R 185 500 500 (IRS - 2012) |
R449 700 000 |
October 2018 |
August 2025 |
Upgrade and Extension of the Brits Water Treatment Plant from 60 Ml/D to 80 Ml/D: Madibeng Bulk Water Supply |
R845 000 000 |
R800 000 000 |
31 Aug 2017 |
31 Aug 2024 |
Western Cape |
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Lamberts Bay Desalination Plant |
R89 812 568 |
Not yet determined |
Mar 2022 |
Not yet determined |
Provision of Dry sanitation toilets |
R 8 383 078 |
N/A |
June 2021 |
May 2022 |
Northern Cape |
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Upgrading of Noupoort sewer netwok |
R 22 398 854 |
N/A |
October 2022 |
February 2023 |
Refurbishment of Nababep waste water treatment works (Phase1) |
R 40 702 697 |
NA |
June 2025 |
NA |
RS028_Dawid Kruiper_Refurbishment of Kameelmond WWTW Upington |
R78 225 986 |
R78 225 986 |
22 September 2022 |
31 May 2023 |
RS029_Magareng_Warrenton Water Treatment Works |
R80 438 842 |
R122 917 873 |
22 April 2021 |
March 2025 |
Eastern Cape |
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Makana Bulk Water Supply (Phase 2) |
R133 286 055 |
R393 090 217 |
March 2021 (All phases) |
Phase 2, at a reduced scope - end of June 2024. |
Ndlambe Bulk Water Supply |
R161 000 000 |
R422 945 139 (Anticipated that the project cost might increase by another R50mil due to escalation. |
May 2015 |
March 2025. |
Xhora East Bulk Water Supply |
R258 541 304 |
R 576 687 000 (including co-funding). |
December 2022. |
May 2024 |
Ngqamakhwe Regional Bulk Water Supply |
R724 million |
R646 000 000 |
September 2023 |
September 2025 |
Sundays River Valley BWS (Paterson Project) |
R73 300 000 |
R101 792 000 |
March 2016 |
Phase 6 - 31 March 2024 Overall – 31 March 2025 |
Xonxa Bulk Water Supply |
R 413 017 890 |
R 657 663 506 |
August 2023 |
February 2025 |
Cluster 9 BWS project at Chris Hani DM |
R254 695 667 |
R485 700 000 |
November 2022 |
February 2024 |
Cluster 4 BWS |
R427 099 000 |
R 849 474 094 |
May 2020 |
February 2024 |
Cluster 6 BWS |
R323 952 670 |
R474 323 951 |
May 2023 |
January 2025 |
Mpumalanga |
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Driekoppies Phase 1a |
R424 000 |
No adjustments |
December 2023 |
June 2024 |
Sibange Phase 2 |
R186 600 |
No adjustments |
September 2022 |
February 2024 |
Water Services Infrastructure Grant
Municipality |
Project |
Original Budget |
Revised Budget |
Planned Completion date |
Actual completion date |
Free State |
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Masilonyana |
Theunissen WC/WDM |
R18 800 000 |
R 20 403 462 |
June 2021 |
March 2024 |
Tokologo |
Dealesville Emergency Water Supply: Phase 3 |
R15 921 972 |
NA |
June 2020 |
June 2024 |
Tswelopele |
Bultfontein: Refurbishment of sewer pump station |
R11 552 960 |
NA |
April 2023 |
March 2024 |
Dihlabeng LM |
Upgrading of Clarens Water Treatment Works From 1 Ml to 4Ml/day |
R49 989 987 |
R59 314 755 |
February 2024 |
June 2024 |
Mantsopa LM |
Ladybrand: Construction of 6ML Reservoir & Pipeline |
R16 837 385 |
R16 837 385 |
December 2023 |
June 2024 |
Mantsopa LM |
Ladybrand: Construction of 3Ml Reservoir (Phase 2) |
R 13 459 632 |
R 13 459 632 |
December 2023 |
June 2024 |
Mantsopa LM |
Ladybrand: Re-Construction of Sewer Outfall Line |
R2 500 000 |
R2 500 000 |
December 2023 |
June 2024 |
Mantsopa LM |
Hobhouse: Refurbishment of a Weir |
R 2 053 181 |
R 2 053 181 |
December 2023 |
June 2024 |
Setsoto LM |
Upgrading of the Van Soelen Outfall Sewer in Ficksburg |
R39 994 762 |
R39 994 762 |
November 2023 |
June 2024 |
Phumelela LM |
upgrading of Outfall sewer line and revamping of pump station station #3 and WWTW in Warden/Ezenzeleni |
R22 001 373 |
R22 001 373 |
September 2023 |
June 2024 |
Nketoana LM |
20,34km Pipeline (250mm dia) from Lindley to Arlington |
R75 400 794 |
R75 400 794 |
June 2024 |
June 2025 |
Kopanong LM |
Bulk Water Supply in Trompsburg |
R19 000 000 |
R 22 000 000 |
June 2021 |
TBC |
Kopanong LM |
Water Supply Reddersburg |
R 13 534 058 |
No adjustment |
May 2017 |
TBC |
Kopanong LM |
Water Supply Bethulie |
R 6 500 000 |
No adjustment |
June 2021 |
TBC |
Kopanong LM |
Upgrading of Philippolis WWTW |
R 12 000 000 |
R 38 994 885 |
June 2021 |
TBC |
Mohokare LM |
Rouxville Abstraction Works |
R39 412 741 |
No adjustment |
July 2022 |
TBC |
Mafube LM |
Namahadi 12Ml Reservoir |
R36 904 336 |
No adjustment |
November 2022 |
May 2024 |
Majuba LM |
Mafube WC/WDM (Pre-paid Water Meters |
R15 000 000 |
No adjustment |
August 2023 |
March 2024 |
Metsimaholo LM |
Oranjeville WWTW Upgrade |
R61 938 621 |
No adjustment |
July 2022 |
TBC |
Ngwathe LM |
Refurbishment of pipelines from Parys WTW to Reservoirs 3 & 4 |
R24 691 873 |
No adjustment |
July 2022 |
January 2024 |
Ngwathe LM |
Construction of sewer line in Heilbron / Phiritona |
R8 604 802 |
TBC Contractor terminated due to poor performance |
December 2022 |
TBC Ngwathe LM must procure new contractor |
Ngwathe LM |
Heilbron – Elevated water tower and 3km water pipeline |
R18 720 677 |
No adjustment |
April 2023 |
March 2024 |
Moqhaka LM |
Kroonstad – 11th Avenue water pipeline and Bloemhoek Dam sluice gate |
R24 189 695 |
R25 022 859 |
August 2023 |
June 2024 |
Northern Cape |
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ZF Mgcawu |
Kakamas: Water treatment works |
R 11 370 115 |
N/A |
March 2023 |
N/A due to fact that IA’s allocation was converted from schedule 5b to 6b |
Frances Baard |
Construction of Carters Ridge Pump station (Phase1) |
R 32 832 662 |
N/A |
November 2018 |
June 2021 |
Frances Baard |
Construction of Carters Ridge Pump station (Phase 2) |
R 25 966 926 |
N/A |
June 2021 |
July 2023 |
Frances Baard |
Provision of dry sanitation toilets |
R 8 383 078 |
N/A |
June 2021 |
May 2022 |
Eastern Cape |
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Blue Crane Route Local Municipality |
Refurbishment of Cookhouse Water Treatment Works |
R18 799 060 |
N/A |
November 2023 |
September 2024 |
Chris Hani DM |
Chris Hani DM Cluster 7 Water Supply Scheme: Ngxogi Emadizeni Mantlaneni Xuka Entabeni Emantlwaneni Cefane Emafusini Mhlontlo KwaMhlontlo and Dwaleni/Matyeni Water Backlog Project |
R2 000 000 |
N/A |
July 2023 |
June 2024 |
Mpumalanga |
|||||
Thaba Chweu LM |
Refurbishment of the Lydenburg Waste Water Treatment Works |
R114 777 382 |
N/A |
June 2025 |
NA |
07 March 2024 - NW397
Pietersen, Ms M L to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With regard to water-related grants such as the Regional Bulk Water Infrastructure Grant and Water Service Infrastructure Grant making a huge positive impact in society through the rolling out of water infrastructure projects, (a) how many projects are to be completed by the end of the current financial year and (b) what total number of households across the Republic would have access to water and sanitation upon completion of these projects?
Reply:
The table below summarises the number of projects planned to be completed in the current financial year 2024/25 and the households to benefit from these projects:
Grant Funding |
Number of projects to be completed (2024/25 FY) |
Number of households targeted to benefit from completed projects |
Water Services Infrastructure Grant |
103 |
309 000 |
Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant |
32 |
467 000 |
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07 March 2024 - NW428
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)By what total amount has the cost of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project escalated since its inception; (2) whether the second phase of the specified project is on track to be completed by 2028; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Since the date of inception of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II the costs have escalated to the current estimated total project cost of R42.1billion. It is important to note that these are overall costs which incorporate costs that are not directly related to the LHWP infrastructure costs and are shared costs to be borne by South Africa and the Lesotho Government.
The cost escalations are owing to several challenges including:
a) Longer time to conclude negotiations with Lesotho and obtain governmental approvals for the Phase II Agreement, 3 years to Dec 2022.
b) Procurement related delays due to policy interventions, delayed decision making and in the conclusion of funding arrangements, 2 years to Dec 2024.
c) Project implementation related delays due to Covid which delayed the project by 2 years.
d) Slow issuance of various permits by Lesotho, contractor performance and one year shift in the impoundment date due to a lost rainy season, 4 years to Nov 2028.
All major contracts have now been awarded and construction of the dam and tunnel is in progress.
e) The time value of money (escalation) impact of the 9 years delay from 2019 to 2028 on the R42.1 billion is estimated at R16.64 Bn.
2. Water delivery is expected to start in November 2028.
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07 March 2024 - NW423
Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he has found that the various water boards and entities that report directly to him have put adequate insurance plans in place to cover claims that might arise from damage to property and/or environmental damage caused by pipe breaks or other infrastructure failures; if not, what steps will he take to ensure that the water boards and entities put adequate insurance plans in place; if so, what (a) steps has his department taken to ensure that the water boards and entities meet their obligations when claims are lodged and (b) are the further details in this regard?
Reply:
All water boards have put in place adequate insurance to cover for claims that may arise due to loss or damage to infrastructure, namely Asset All Risk Policy. The policy covers all perils for material damages to the water boards assets inclusive of claims of pipe bursts that may occur; loss or damage to insured property as declared; material damage, property damage and business interruption; pipelines, plant and machinery.
a) In terms of (a) for claims lodged against the water board an insurance assessor is appointed to investigate the legitimacy of the claim including assessment of possible liability to the waterboard. The cover is subject to policy terms and conditions outlined in the policy of insurance of various water boards which are renewable annually.
b) Any losses or damage to insured property are attended to immediately to limit liability to 3rd parties.
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07 March 2024 - NW424
Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the negative impact of the lack of adequate water supplies to healthcare facilities on the delivery of healthcare services across the Republic, especially in towns in the Northern Cape where a recent additional R200 million allocation to the provincial Department of Health did not improve service delivery, what are the relevant details of the measures his department has taken to mitigate the devastation wreaked on healthcare by the lack of water services caused by poor governance of the facilities in places such as Kimberley and elsewhere in the Republic?
Reply:
a) The Sol Plaatje LM developed an emergency intervention to alleviate the water crisis for hospitals in Kimberley, over and above water infrastructure projects that are being implemented with funding from the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) funding program. The project is intended to improve water production at Riverton Water Treatment Works. It will be implemented in terms of the "Six Week Project Plan" to immediately deal with "quick-wins" which can improve production and reduce operational losses.
It should be noted that the key contributing factor to the water challenges being experienced in the Kimberly area is the raw water quality of the Vaal River, due to algal bloom. This has had a direct negative impact on purified water production. The municipality is currently supplementing water supply to hospitals and malls through water tankers, which fill-up the on-site water tanks of health facilities.
The Sol Plaatje LM has been experiencing substantial water supply and quality challenges from the Riverton supply on the Vaal River to their Newton Storage facility located towards the South of Kimberley. The bulk water supply system not only has capacity constraints in meeting the increasing water demands, but Sol Plaatje is having to contend with frequent supply disruptions caused by continued leaks/breakages and poor water quality. The leaks are experienced on the main pipeline from Riverton to Kimberley.
To address this, the Sol Plaatje Municipality submitted an application to the National Treasury for Bulk Funding Infrastructure (BFI) in 2021, with the aim of implementing much-needed upgrades to its ageing water supply infrastructure (bulk and reticulation). The objective is to restore, monitor and control water quality, water supply and non-revenue water to Sol Plaatje Municipality.
The overall Water Supply Intervention Plan has been developed with three key phases:
INTERVENTIONS |
SCOPE |
Planning and Emergency/Short Term Interventions (Phase 1: 9 months duration) (Phase 2: 11 months duration) Planned to commence in Sept 2023 Planned for completion by Jun 2025 |
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Medium Term Interventions (25 - month duration) Planned to commence in May 2024 Planned for completion by Jun 2026 |
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Long Term Interventions (40 - month duration) Planned to commence in Nov 2024 Planned for completion by March 2028 |
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06 March 2024 - NW86
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
While delayed infrastructure projects have seen costs increasing, what are the reasons that repair and maintenance costs by the trading entity only amount to 2,13% of total infrastructure assets balance, as opposed to the National Treasury’s prescribed spend of 8%?
Reply:
The majority of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) infrastructure are large civil structures such as dams, which needs much less than the 8% as mooted by National Treasury.
DWS norms for maintenance are as follows:
- 0.5% of the pipeline capital cost
- 0.25% of the capital cost of civil structures, including the civil portion of pump stations
- 4% of the electrical and mechanical installation cost of a pump station
A rough weighted estimate is that approximately 2% of the replacement value of the DWS infrastructure value should be spent on maintenance annually.
The repair and maintenance costs by the Water Trading Entity amounted to 2.13% of total infrastructure assets balance for the 2022/2023 financial year. It should be noted that the DWS is addressing the Auditor General’s findings which identified some of the drawbacks in relation to asset management:
AG findings |
DWS actions to mitigate |
There is no maintenance policy in place to guide the maintenance of infrastructure assets |
The DWS has a maintenance policy which was developed and approved in 2008. |
Asset management plan is outdated and was last updated in 2018 |
DWS is in the process of preparing a tender to appoint professional service providers to assist with the following:
|
Maintenance plan is not complete and does not make reference to the asset number in the infrastructure asset register. In addition, it was not in line with Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). |
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Poor performance of contractors not identified in a timely manner. |
Improved internal capacity will enable better oversight and monitoring of the performance of internal and external contractors involved in operation and maintenance. |
Poor oversight and monitoring by the department |
Improved internal capacity will enable better oversight and monitoring of the performance of internal and external contractors involved in operation and maintenance. |
Poor project management |
|
Delays in the procurement process both for appointing contractors and for procurement of the some materials |
DWS has developed a new infrastructure procurement policy and strategy to improve the situation. |
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06 March 2024 - NW310
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, in light of the underway construction of a chrome wash plant on Portion 17 of the farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ in Rustenburg, North West, he will advise if a water use licence was applied for on the specified land for the running of a chrome wash plant; if not, (a) what action will his department take to prevent the illegal use of water on the land and (b) on what date does he envisage his department taking this action?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation has No Water Use Licence Application (WULA) for chrome wash plant in Remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ.
(a) An investigation was conducted on 26 February 2024 on the remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336 JQ in Rustenburg. No water uses were observed on remainder of Portion 17 of Farm Rhenosterfontein 336JQ.
(b) No enforcement action will be taken for now; as there were no water uses that required authorisation in terms of the National Water Act, 1998. The Department will conduct further follow-up inspection to ascertain compliance to the National Water Act, 1998.
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06 March 2024 - NW177
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With reference to his reply to question 3475 on 8 November 2023, in which he confirmed that no water use license has been applied for and/or granted for the Serendipity Truck Wash situated on Portion 150 of the Farm Buffelshoek 468JQ, (a) what action will he take to ensure that the continued illegal use of the scarce water resource is stopped and (b) on date will the specified action be taken; (2) considering that no other licenses have been issued to the company as there were no other applications that were received by his department from the company on the specified property for the discharge of water containing waste as required by section 21(f) of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, (a) what action will he take against the company for the continued discharge of water from the truck wash containing waste into the local water course and (b) on what date will the specified action be taken?
Reply:
1(a) Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) received a pre-application enquiry from Serendipity Truck Wash (Pty) Ltd dated 27 November 2023 for a truck wash with water from boreholes and wastewater generated, collected or stored in a pit within Portion 150 of the Farm Buffelshoek 468JQ. The Department is still assessing the submitted file.
(b) A notice of intention to issue a directive was issued to Serendipity Truck Wash Pty Ltd for engaging in water use without authorisation. The Department received representation to the notice issued from Serendipity Car Wash Pty Ltd, and the Department is in the process of assessing and responding to the representation submitted.
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29 February 2024 - NW145
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments that have been issued with (i) Notices of Intention to issue a directive and (ii) directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation, in terms of its regulatory role, issues notices of Intention to issue a directive and directives for the contravention of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Tables 1(a) and 2(b) below provide a list of issued (i) Notices of Intention to issue a Directive and (ii) Directives (aa) in the 2022-23 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2023.
Table: 1(a): Notices issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)
No |
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Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
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Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester, Breede Valley Municipality, Remainder of ERF 1, Worcester: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Clanwilliam wwtw, Cederberg Municipality, Clanwilliam wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vredesvallei Wastewater Treatment Works Kai! Garib Local Municipality, Riemvasmaak: Orange |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Malfunctioning Pump Station, George Municipality, Eden Pump Station: Breede/Gouritz |
|
North West Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Thaba Tshwane Voortrekkerhoogte,, Department of Defence Force , Pretoria town and townlands 351JR: Limpopo |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kenton on Sea, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Keanton on Sea WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Glen Grey Hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Lady Frere: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Ms MM Mathebela, Weltevreden Water Treatment Works: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Noupoort WWTW, Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Unknown: Orange |
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Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Loeriesfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Loeriesfontein Farm: Orange |
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Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Calvinia Wastewater Treatment Works, Hantam Local Municipality, Calvinia Farm: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow near Pine Ridge new RDP houses, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort 283 JS: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Victoria West Oxidation Ponds, Ubuntu Local Municipality, Ubuntu LM: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds, Tokologo Local Municipality, Hertzogville Oxidation Ponds: Orange |
|
North-West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Zinniaville Estate (service delivery, water supply and sewage leak complaints), Rustenburg Local Municipality, Zinneaville Estate in Rustenburg: Limpopo |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Breede Valley Local Government, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville, Wim Du Toit, Remaining Extent of Farm 381 Rawsonville: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Norvalspont Wastewater Treatment Plant., Umsobomvu Local Municipality, Dapperfontein, Farm number 79, Portion 53: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Willowvale Hospital WWTW, Dr. Wagner, Willowvale Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Carolusberg Wastewater Treatment Works, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Carolusberg: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Springbok WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Springbok: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Port Nolloth WWTW, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Farm Port Nolloth: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Concordia WWTW, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality, Farm Concordia: Orange |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Portion 17 of Farm Klip Heuwel 410, Mr. Thinus Kershoff, Amandel Plaas: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Doorns Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Breede Valley Municipality, Erf Number: RE/799: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Villiersdorp Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Theewaterskloof Municipality, Portion 7 of the farm Radyn No. 24: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works, Langeberg Municipality, ERF Number: RE/2: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street, Mopani District Municipality, Nmakgale 464 Shakes Street: Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Afrimat - Demaneng (Pty) Ltd, Katarien Deysel (Ops Manager - Diro Mine), Rust en Vrede, Portion 1 of Farm Mashwening 557: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Molengroff Pump Station, Mopani District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeuwfontein Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Flag Boshielo WTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municip, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni local municipality, Mr Sizwe Mayisela, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dullstroom WWTWS, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siyanqoba RDP Housing Settlement, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Leeuwpoort: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Bronkhorspruit Sewer Pipeline next to Godrich Flour Mill, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Bronkhorspruit Pipeline Next to Godriich Four Mill: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oil Stench around Lindo Park, Kiner Park and Koedespoort, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Derdepoort 327 JR: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Blinkpan Sewer Pump Station: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kiewiet Street, Komati, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Komati: Olifants |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Laingvile WWTW (Sewage Overflow), Saldanha Bay LM, St Helena Bay: Berg/Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, : Olifants |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatje LM Overflowing Manhole on 72 Study Street in Kimberley , Sol Plaatje Local Municipality , Fabricia: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Carnarvon WWTW, Kareeberg Municipality, Carnarvon 353: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Tsolo, Eskom CNS, Eskom, Tsolo, Eskom CNS: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Williston WWTW, Karoo Hoogland LM, Williston Farm: Orange |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Stree, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Orange |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dipaleseng Local municipality, Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Nthorwane/Greylingstad WWTW: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Bergsig WWTW, Nama Khoi , Bergsig: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sekhukhune sewer network, Sekhukhune DM, Oosthuizen vervoer: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality 34 Rotterdam Street, Municipal Manager, Unknown: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Metsimaholo Local Municipality (Oranjeville Manhole overflowing into Vaal Dam), Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Victor kanye local municipality-Manhole next to willow brook shopping centre, Victor kanye local municipality, manhole overflow next to willow brook shopping centre: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hankey Waste Water Treatment Works, Kouga Local Municipality, Jeffery's Bay: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Perdekop Wastewater Treatment Works, Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kathu WWTW, Gamagara LM, John Taolo Gaetsewe DM: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Siloam Wastewater treatment works, , : Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Hlanganani Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) , Vhembe District Municipality TS Ndou, Nwaridi River: Limpopo |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW, , : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Makana LM - Rini WWTW, Makana Local Municipality, Portion 8 of Tempe: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Port Alfred WWTW, Ndlambe Local Municipality, Port Alfred WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 1(b): Directives issued in 2022/2023 Financial Year (aa)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Siyabonga Sewer Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality_Klarinet Pump Station, Mr Selate Matlejwana, Emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Klipspruit WWTW, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Bulpan : Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mtunzini Waste Water Treatment Works, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Umllazi River: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Nompumelelo hospital WWTW, Department of Health, Nompumelelo Hospital WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Emalahleni Local Municipality, The Municipal Manager: Mr H.S. Mayisela, Klarinet sewer pump station, emalahleni Local Municipality: Olifants |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
KLIP RIVER POLLUTION, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Klip River: Vaal |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses, Transnet, Leeu Gamka Transnet Houses: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sky City, Cosmpolitan, E RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP ON PORTION 2, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58 OF THE FARM RIETSPRUIT 152 I.R waterval: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage flowing from 8 Spekboom Street in Lephalale, Lephalale Local Municipality, Onverwacht 503 LQ: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ledibeng Eco Estate Manhole, Ledibeng eco estate, Ledibeng Eco Estate: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Campbell package plant, Vhembe district Municipality, Campbell Township: Limpopo |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ga Segonyana LM - Kuruman sewage overflows, Ga Segonyana Local Municipality, Kuruman town: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Goudkoppies WWTW, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan, Goudkoppies WWTW: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Grootvlei WWTW, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality Grootvlei WWTW: Vaal |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pollution of Kliprivier at R59 bridge Eikenhof (White Foam), Unknown, Zwartkop JES 143 IR: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thohoyandou WWTW, Vhembe District Municipality, All Pump Stations: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Cypress Sewer Pump Station (Sewage overflow), Emalahleni LM, Tambotie Street Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Biaba ponds Nzhelele, Vhembe Municipality, Biaba ponds Nzhelele: Limpopo |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MARBLEHALL WWTW, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, MARBLEHALL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Addo WWTW and pump station, Sunday's River Local Municipality, Addo : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vilakazi Pump Station, Emalahleni LM, Emalahleni LM: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kriel -Ganala Waste Water Treatment Works, Emalahleni Municipality, Ganala Kriel WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Clewer Sewage Spillages, Emalahleni LM, Brugspruit: Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mazista Package Plant, Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality - Mr RJ Mogale, Farm 86: Limpopo |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Davel Wastewater Treatment Works, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Davel WWTW: Vaal |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Kai! Garib Municipality - Rooiberg Dam, Kai! Garib Municipality, : Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Middleburg WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Amersfoort Waste Water Treatment Works, Dr Pixley Isaka Seme Local Municipality: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Ilinge Wastewater Treatment Works, Chris Hani District Municipality, : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Lady Frere Main Pump Station, Chris Hani District Municipality: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Tweeling waste water treament works : Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS : Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vleifontein Oxidation Ponds, Acting Technical Manager E.F Chauke, Vhembe District Municipality: Limpopo |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Wesselsbron and Monyakeng Sewage Spillage, Nala LM, Monyakeng: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Chris Hani DM - Tarkastad WWTW : Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Elliotdale Waste Water Treatment Works: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 2(a): Notices issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)
No |
|
||
Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nkomazi Local Municipality: Malelane Extension 8 Township, Mr. Xolani Timothy Mabila, Malelane Extension 8 Township: Inkomati_Usuthu |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Stellenbosch waste water treatment works, Stellenbosch Municipality, Stellenbosch wwtw: Berg/Olifants |
|
North West Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Construction of Mayibuye Primary School on a wetland, Gauteng Department of Education, Erf 2326 Commercia Extension 34 Township Tembisa: Limpopo |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Knysna Knysna Municipality Main Sewer Line, Knysna Local Municipality, Erf 3503 (Rem), Knysna: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Albertinia Watewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Erf RE/2, Riversdale: Breede/Gouritz |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Henley Dam, Umgeni Water, Farm Zwaartkop Bantu Location 4669 Subdivision 12, Piietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mopani District Municipality Raptors View Wildlife Estate Pump station, Mopani District Municipality, To be confirmed: Olifants |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron (CAS 53/082023, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witsand Wastewater Treatment Works, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam, Hessequa Local Municipality, Port Beaufort 484/65, Swellendam: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Rietbron WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Rietbron: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dam with a Safety Risk Willem Brummer Dam, Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Spitzkop 276 IS: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mashaeng Wastewater Treatment Works, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Remainder of Groenfontein 881: Orange |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Cookhouse WWTW, Blue Crane Route Local Municipality, Great Fish River (Somerset East): Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Umgeni Water board, Umgeni Water Board, Pietermaritzburg: Pongola/Mtamvuna |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Venterstad Wastewater Treatment Works, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality - Leslie, Leandra, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, TRichardt: Olifants |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW , Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Illegal dumping at near Theewaterskloof Dam causing pollution, Theewaterskloof, Theewaterskloof Municipality: Breede/Gouritz |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Caledonspoort WWTW, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Caledonspoort: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Dordrecht WWTW, Chris Hani District Municipality, Dordrecht: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Koppies WWTW, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Koppies: Vaal |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Thabong WWTW, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Van Stadensrus WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% BFN-Bloemdustria WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, BFN-Bloemdustria: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% BFN - Northern Works (WWTW), Mangaung Local Municipality, Mangaung : Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Oppermansgronde WWTW, Letsemeng Local Municipality, Green Drop score less than 30%: Orange |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Fauresmith WWTW, Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith: Orange |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Lebowakgomo Wastewater Treatment Works, Capricorn District Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Tecroveer (Pty) (Ltd), Tabile Mapekula, Klipspruit Wastewater treatment plant: Olifants |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thohoyandou P West manhole, Vhembe district Municipality, 665 Mphephu Drive: Limpopo |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Swartdam Wastewater Treatment Works, Moretele Local Municipality, Farm Haakdoornfontein 55JR/3: Limpopo |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mothotlung Wastewater Treatment Works, Madibeng Local Municipality, Farm Hoeksfontein 247IQ/4: Limpopo |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Woodbridge island Koeberg pump station Milnerton, City of Cape town, Woodbridge Island Milbnerto Koeberg pump station: Berg/Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
MOTETEMA WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, MOTETEMA WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
GROBLERSDAL WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, GROBLERSDAL WWTW: Olifants |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants |
|
Western Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Pniel & Wemmershoek WWTW, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Dwarsriver : Berg/Olifants |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Winburg Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Zonderwater Correctional Services, Zonderwater Correctional Services: Olifants |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr Beyers Naude LM - Steytlerville WWTW, Unknown, Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Dr Beyers Naude LM - Willowmore WWTW, Dr Beyers Naude LM,: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Disposing of raw sewerage into the stormwater drainage at Corner Hoop Street and Kort Street, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, De Aar: Vaal |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Vuwani Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo |
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Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Green Drop score less than 30% Hoopstad WWTW, Tswelopele Local Municipality, Tswelopele: Vaal |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Table: 2(b): Directives issued in 2023/2024 Financial Year (bb)
No |
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Responsible Office (Water Management Area) |
(a)&(b) Government Sphere |
Facility Name |
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Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage spillage at 11 Buitekant Street, Brandfort, Masilonyana Municipality, Brandfort, Buitekant: Vaal |
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Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow from a manhole opposite railway line bridge, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
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Inkomati/Usuthu CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow at Phoswa Pump Station, Mkhondo Local Municipality, Ethandukukhanya, Piet Retief: Inkomati_Usuthu |
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Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sol Plaatjie Sewer Infrastructure on 28 Central Road, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Beaconsfield: Vaal |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Jansenville Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Jansenville: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Fish Kill at Setumo Dam near Mahikeng , Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Molopo River: Vaal |
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Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Witpoort Oxidation Ponds, Lephalale Local Municipality, Witpoort: Limpopo |
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Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
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Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
De Aar Water Treatment Works, Emthanjeni Local Municipality, Farm Paarde Valley: Orange |
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North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Zeekoegat Wastewater Treatment Works, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Portion 142 Zeekoegat 296 JR: Limpopo |
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Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Giyani WWTW, Mopani District Municipality, Giyani: Olifants |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mokopane WWTW, Mogalakwena Municipality, Mokopane WWTW: Limpopo |
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Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Drakenisg Military Base WWTW, Department of Public Works, Limpopo, Drakensig, Hoedspruit: Olifants |
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North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Amathole District Municipality-Bedford WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Nthabiseng Wastewater Treatment Works: Limpopo |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mankweng WWTW: Limpopo |
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Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Mhinga WWTW/ Oxidation ponds: Limpopo |
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Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Setsoto Local Municipality, -, Clocolan WWTW: Orange |
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Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Thaba Nchu WWTW, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Moroka, Stationview, Bultfontein and Seroalo Pump Stations: Orange |
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Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
Oviston Wastewater Treatment Plant, Joe Gqabi Municipality, Barkly East: Orange |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Amalinda Central WWTW, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amalinda Central WWTW: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
Efata Special School WWTW, Dept of Education, Mthata: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
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29 February 2024 - NW53
Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he has taken any steps about the prevalence of pit toilets still being used by the residents in Wasbank, Ward 1, Endumeni Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what time frames has he put in place to completely eradicate pit toilets in Wasbank?
Reply:
The Endumeni Local Municipality, Ward 1 is made up of rural areas and a town called Wasbank. The town consists of a fully functional water supply and flush toilet systems inside the dwellings. The town does not have a conventional Wastewater Treatment Works but consists of conservancy tanks / septic tanks that are emptied by the municipality when full.
The uMzinyathi District Municipality is currently implementing the Endumeni Sanitation Project in the rural areas of Ibusi, Thelaphi, and Ruigterfontein. The project is intended to eradicate the sanitation backlogs in Endumeni Local Municipality Ward 1. The Endumeni Sanitation Project commenced on 08 March 2023 and is targeted for completion on 08 March 2024.
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29 February 2024 - NW15
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Considering that the Blue Drop report showed that water supply systems across the Republic need an additional 400 qualified persons, consisting of 203 technical staff and 197 scientists, what plans has his department put in place to create internships emanating from the critical vacancies?
Reply:
The shortfall referenced in the Drop Reports are shortages in technical skills at municipal level and it may be that the posts are filled but the staff involved are not appropriately qualified or registered. It is important to note that as much as half of the current shortage of process controllers could be addressed by training of existing staff to enable certification, rather than hiring new staff. The personnel issues are identified as one of the underlying main causes of poor performance in terms of the drop reports.
During the recent Summit held on 18 and 19 Jan 2024, this aspect was raised, and it was clear that there is a direct correlation between performance and availability of skills. The Summit was also attended by of the Energy & Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the Water Service Institutions of South Africa and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) which all assist in the development of the necessary skills required in the Water Services Sector. These institutions all presented initiatives to assist municipalities to address some of the aspects around skills and capacity. The Department of Water Sanitation has also requested EWSETA to provide funding for training of process controllers (water and waste treatment works).
National government cannot legally hire staff or interns on behalf of municipalities. Therefore, the municipal leadership must prioritise the filling of positions with appropriately qualified staff and budget for this from revenue.
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29 February 2024 - NW146
Moore, Mr S J to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to question 3359 on 8 November 2023, he will furnish Mr S J Moore with a list of the names of (a) local and (b) provincial governments where his department has laid criminal charges regarding noncompliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 (i) in the 2022-23 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2023; including the status of each case in terms of the (aa) verdicts, (bb) pleas and (cc) fines in each case?
Reply:
Table one (1) and two (2) below provides criminal cases opened by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) during the 2022/23 financial year and from 1 April 2023 to date, respectively. The tables include the names of local and provincial governments charged for non-compliance with the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 and the status of the criminal cases verdicts, pleas, and fines.
Table 1: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023
No |
Assignment Level |
Sector (a)(b) |
DWS ECMS Case ID |
SAPS CAS Number |
Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title) |
(aa)(bb)(cc) |
1 |
Breede/Gouritz CMA |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
31011 |
207/02/2023 |
Discharge on substandard effluent into Huis River by Zoar WWTW, Kannaland Local Municipality, Zoar RE/78: Breede/Gouritz |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
2 |
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30575 |
185/11/2022 |
Mogalakwena Wastewater Management Facilities, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Mokopane town and Mahwelereng location: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
3 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29187 |
327/04/2022 |
Steelpoort Wastewater Treatment Works, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality, Steelpoort: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
4 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29179 |
CAS 333/10/2022 |
Pine Ridge pump station, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet.
|
5 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29178 |
CAS 72/08/2022 |
Sehlakwane Peatland, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Unknown: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
6 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24851 |
25/10/2022 |
Emakhazeni Local Municipality Belfast Pump Station, Emakhazeni Local Municipality, Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. |
7 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Government [National/Prov] |
24778 |
203/10/2022 |
Metz Dam, LP Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sekororo: Olifants |
Investigation concluded and the case docket referred to NPA for decision. |
8 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24702 |
CAS 24/10/2022 and CAS 665/08/2020 |
Emalahleni Local Municipality-Thubelihle Waste treatment Works, Emalahleni Local municipality: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket was handed to DPP for decision. DPP currently working on finalising the charge sheet. Furthermore, The Department has also initiated administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. The Department is also considering obtaining a court interdict against Emalahleni Local Municipality for non-compliances at Rietspruit WWTW, Riverview WWTW, Thubelihle WWTW Kriel WWTW. The Department has already consulted with a Counsel regarding the court interdict.
|
9 |
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19178 |
123/02/2023 |
Khutsong, Kokosi, Wedela & Welverdiend Waste Water Treatment Works, Merafong Local Municipality: Vaal |
No improvement at the works as spillages persist. Criminal case was opened in February 2023. Criminal investigations are underway. Environmental Management Inspector collected the Case Docket from SAPS on 09 May 2023 for further investigations |
10 |
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16662 |
344/10/2022 |
City of Tshwane Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works: Limpopo |
The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
11 |
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16489 |
264/10/2022 |
Dennilton WWTW - Collector System (Sewage overflow), Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Moutse Mall Uitspanning 38 JS: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
Table 2: Criminal cases opened from 1 April 2023 to date.
No |
Assignment Level |
Sector (a)(b) |
DWS ECMS Case ID |
SAPS CAS Number |
Accused name(s) (Transgressor/Case Title) |
(aa)(bb)(cc) |
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
31178 |
CAS 53/08/2023 & 54/08/2023 |
Sewage spillages in Matlakeng near Zastron, Mohokare Local Municipality, Township of Matlakeng near Zastron: Orange |
The criminal investigation is underway. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30558 |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sewage overflow at Cnr. Dirk Winterbach &, Marone Street, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Burgersfort: Olifants |
Previous case CAS 327/04/2022 Burgersfort was reinstated and is awaiting prosecutor decision. New matter will be investigated. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
30416 |
CAS 419/11/2023 |
Maluti-A-Phofung Loca Municipality-Phuthaditjhaba: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
29226 |
CAS 263/11/2023 |
Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works, Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Siyabuswa Wastewater Treatment Works: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24974 |
388/11/2023 |
Tshiame WWTWs, Maluti-A-Phofong, Tshiame WWTWs: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24874 |
CAS 136/11/2023 |
Motetema WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Motetema WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24873 |
CAS 121/11/2023 |
Groblersdal WWTW, Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Groblersdal WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24811 |
CAS 190/11/2023 |
Moganyaka Waste Water Treatment Works, Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Moganyaka waste water treatment works: Olifants |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24801 |
CAS 50/11/2023 |
Kestell WWTW under Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Kestell WWTW: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24738 |
CAS 389/11/2023 |
Harrismith Wastewater Treatment Works, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Unknown: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
24389 |
Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works, Mafube Local Municipality, Cornelia Wastewater Treatment Works: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
22928 |
CAS 88/11/2023 |
Elliot collector system, Chris Hani District Municipality, Elliot: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Investigation underway. Administrative action has also been taken against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
21230 |
CAS 127/01/2024 |
Namahadi WWTW, Mafube Local Municipality, Namahadi WWTW: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North-West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
21127 |
CAS 76/08/2023 |
Percy Steward WWTW, Krugersdorp Municipality (Mogale City), Portion 21 of the farm Sterkfontein 173 IQ: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
20336 |
CAS 59/05/2023 |
Rebone Ponds, Mogalakwena Municipality, Steiloop: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19447 |
CAS 151/11/2023 |
Ephraem Mogale LM Marble Hall WWTW: Olifants |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19220 |
CAS 229/11/2023 |
Modimolle Mookgophong LM: Modimolle Town Sewage Overflow from Manholes, Modimolle Mookgophong Local Municipality, Unknown: Limpopo |
The criminal investigation is underway. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Eastern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19052 |
CAS 12/12/2023 |
Alice Pump Stations, Amathole District Municipality, Raymond Mhlaba LM: Mzimvubu/Tsitsikamma |
Investigation underway. Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
19031 |
CAS 127/09/2023 |
Johannesburg Water - Zandspruit Sewage Pumpstation, Mr N. Mukwevho: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17630 |
CAS 93/01/2024 |
Villiers Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Mafube Local Municipality: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17213 |
CAS 404/10/2023 |
Malamulele Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe DM: Olifants |
A criminal case was opened, and investigations were completed. The case docket has been handed to DPP for decision. |
|
Gauteng Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
17107 |
TBC |
Tweeling Waste Water Treatment Works: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Northern Cape Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16801 |
CAS 100/11/2023 |
Bloemhof WWTW, Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality, Bloemhof: Vaal |
The case is still under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
16502 |
CAS 112/08/2023 |
Thabazimbi Waste Water Treatment Works, Thabazimbi Local Municipality, Portion 5 of the farm Donkerpoort 344 KQ: Limpopo |
The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
14599 |
CAS 45/09/2023 |
Koffiefontein WWTW, Letsemeng LM, Koffiefontein: Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
14561 |
CAS 116/09/2023 |
Lindley WWTW, Nketoana Local Municipality, -: Orange |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
North West Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
|
CAS 55/10/2023 |
Ekurhuleni Municipality: Olfiantsfontein WWTW Crocodile West/ Marico |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
|
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sekhukhume District: Moganyaka Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 139/11/2023 |
Sekhukhume District Municipality: Burgersfort Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 108/08/2023 |
Hlelo Lunathi: Hendrina Olifants |
Case reopened due to recommendation of Public Prosecutor |
||
Mpumalanga Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 10/10/2023 |
Mopani District Municipality: Hoedspruit Network & WWTW Olifants |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP |
CAS 404/10/2023 |
Mopani District Municipality: Giyani WWTW Levuvu/ Letaba |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Limpopo Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 230/07/2023 |
Lephalale Local Municipality: Paarl WWTW |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
CAS 62/7/2023 423/7/2023 |
City of Johannesburg Metro: Bushkoppies and Goudkoppies WWTW Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The criminal case is under investigation. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
||
Free State Regional Office |
Local Government [WSA/WSP] |
TBC |
Fezile Dabi DM / Ngwathe LM: Koppies WWTW Vaal |
Criminal case was opened against the Municipality. The Department has also taken administrative enforcement action against the Municipality. |
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29 February 2024 - NW205
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to his address to residents in Verulam, Phoenix and oThongathi, north of Durban on 5 February 2024, what prompted his decision to advise the 64 municipalities whose water provision services have collapsed to outsource water provision to external service providers?
Reply:
The Water Services Act distinguishes between the Water Service Authority (WSA) and Water Service Provider (WSP) functions at municipal level. Only a municipality can be allocated the power and function for the WSA function in terms of the Municipal Structures Act. The WSA function is the primary Constitutional role of municipalities with regard to water and sanitation services.
The key role of the WSA is to ensure that the WSP provides services which meet minimum norms and standards, and to deliver on the legislative and executive functions such as promulgation of by-laws, approval of integrated plans and budgets and approval and regulation of service delivery mechanisms. Very few municipalities are implementing their WSA function as envisaged in the Act.
The Water Services Act, read together with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act provides that a WSA can approve any legal entity (municipality, municipal entity, another municipality, CBO, NGO, organ of state, private company, or water board) to function as a WSP in the municipality. However, almost all municipalities are currently both WSA and WSP (they have approved themselves as the sole WSP). The Water Services Act requires municipalities to manage and account for their WSA and WSP roles separately – but very few municipalities are doing this.
There is evidence that water services delivery performance shows an alarming declining trend, as illustrated by the Department’s Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop regulatory reports. Further, the recent cholera outbreak highlights the risks associated with allowing the trend to continue unabated. Many municipalities are in a vicious circle of decline with regard to their water and sanitation services. The main elements of this vicious circle are poor and declining services; reducing payment for services; poor governance, poor management and under- investment.
The Department of Water and Sanitation is actively intervening in poorly performing municipalities, and the Minister has been meeting with Mayors and agreeing on action plans to address issues. The DWS assists with its grants where possible and monitors and supports the municipalities with implementation of the action plans. Notwithstanding the above, municipal water and sanitation services continue to generally deteriorate. To break the vicious circle, it is necessary to ensure that water services are provided by professionally managed, capable, efficient and financially viable institutions.
On 18 and 19 January 2024, Minister Mchunu had a two-day Summit with all the water services authorities in the country, to discuss the results of the Drop reports. The drop reports found that, of the 144 water services authorities in the country, 67 had drinking water or wastewater systems in a critically bad state of performance. One of the resolutions of the Summit is that this group of water services authorities should initiate processes in terms of Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act to review their Water Service Provider arrangements and to consider alternatives for more effective water service provision.
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