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Individual Reform: Develop and implement a National Water Action Plan 2026 - 2027

The National Water Action Plan is yet to be developed.

Develop a National Water Action Plan

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Summary

The National Water Action Plan, yet to be developed, will outline measures to be implemented at all levels of government. Its overarching strategy is to ensure reforms and legislation are prioritised and sequenced correctly.

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Is it working?

No action yet.

Actions

The plan is yet to be established. OV and the department expected to finalise the development of the National Water Action Plan in 2025/2026

Are there plans?

Details of Operation Vulindlela's role still to come. The idea originated from Water and Sanitation Indaba which took place in March 2025

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase 2

Goals

To ensure long-term water security.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The National Water Action Plan, yet to be developed, will outline measures to be implemented at all levels of government. Its overarching strategy is to ensure reforms and legislation are prioritised and sequenced correctly.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet.

Actions

The plan is yet to be established. OV and the department are expected to finalise the development of the National Water Action Plan in 2026

Are there plans?

Details of Operation Vulindlela's role are still to come. The idea originated from Water and Sanitation Indaba, which took place in March 2025.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase 2

Goals

To ensure long-term water security.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The National Water Action Plan, yet to be developed, will outline measures to be implemented at all levels of government. Its overarching strategy is to ensure reforms and legislation are prioritised and sequenced correctly.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet.

Actions

The plan is yet to be established. OV and the department are expected to finalise the development of the National Water Action Plan in 2026

Are there plans?

The idea originated from Water and Sanitation Indaba, which took place in March 2025. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirmed during the post-2026 SONA debate that the Department of Water and Sanitation, in collaboration with OV, has begun assessments for the National Water Action Plan, with publication expected by mid-March 2026.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase 2

Goals

To ensure long-term water security.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The National Water Action Plan, yet to be developed, will outline measures to be implemented at all levels of government. Its overarching strategy is to ensure reforms and legislation are prioritised and sequenced correctly.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet.

Actions

The plan is yet to be established. OV and the department are expected to finalise the development of the National Water Action Plan in 2026

Are there plans?

The idea originated from Water and Sanitation Indaba, which took place in March 2025. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirmed during the post-2026 SONA debate that the Department of Water and Sanitation, in collaboration with OV, has begun assessments for the National Water Action Plan, with publication expected by mid-March 2026.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase 2

Goals

To ensure long-term water security.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
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