Opportunities for public comment closes 17th March 2023.
A new state-owned National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency has been proposed in a draft Bill from the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu.
The draft Bill, now open for public comment, until 17th March 2023 provides for the incorporation and establishment of the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Limited as a state-owned company and major public entity owned and controlled by the State that will administer, fund, finance, provide, operate, maintain and provide advisory services in respect of national water resources infrastructure.
Will nationalising water infrastructure solve the major problems South Africans face with crumbling infrastructure, water quality and services?
As the minister has asked the public to voice their opinion, you are encouraged to have your say via a safe and secure participation campaign on the Dear South Africa platform.
All public comments will be considered and acknowledged before final decisions are made. The findings of this campaign will be presented to parliament along with all comments from the public, so your voice will be heard.
This is an opportunity for you to drive a positive outcome on the future of our dear South Africa.
Please take a minute or two to have your say at this link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/water-soe/
As we have seen, public pressure does create impact – and your voice is a powerful influence on the direction of our democracy.
Additional information, documents and videos are available on the participation page.
