Republic of South Africa

National water bill of the republic of South Africa (1998)

The bill deals with a new structure for the regulation of the nation’s water resources and has significant implications for the allocation of water and the recognition of particular rights and uses.

Posted on 02 Jun, 2009 12:18 PM

The economic and administrative implications of implementing new water legislation mean that certain elements will be most efficiently implemented through a phased process according to the social, economic and technical circumstances prevailing in each water region/catchment. Specific mechanisms will be required for a smooth transition from the present system to the new.

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