National Water Crisis Committee
Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan

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No data available for the deliverable: Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan

No data available for the deliverable: Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan

No data available for the deliverable: Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan

No data available for the deliverable: Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan

Summary

A group similar to Necom is likely to be formed to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan, which will provide central oversight, prevent duplication, ensure accountability and accelerate project delivery.

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Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

No coordination structure established yet as the National Water Action Plan is still in the development.

Are there plans?

The plans are in place, as part of Operation Vulindlela, but the structure is yet to be formed.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase II

Goals

Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan.

Summary

A group similar to Necom is likely to be formed to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan, which will provide central oversight, prevent duplication, ensure accountability and accelerate project delivery.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

No coordination structure established yet as the National Water Action Plan is still in the development.

Are there plans?

The plans are in place, as part of Operation Vulindlela, but the structure is yet to be formed.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase II

Goals

Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan.

Summary

A group similar to Necom is likely to be formed to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan, which will provide central oversight, prevent duplication, ensure accountability and accelerate project delivery.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

No coordination structure established yet as the National Water Action Plan is still in the development.

Are there plans?

The plans are in place, as part of Operation Vulindlela, but the structure is yet to be formed.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase II

Goals

Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan.

Summary

A group similar to Necom is likely to be formed to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan, which will provide central oversight, prevent duplication, ensure accountability and accelerate project delivery.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

No coordination structure established yet as the National Water Action Plan is still in the development.

Are there plans?

The plans are in place, as part of Operation Vulindlela, but the structure is yet to be formed.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase II

Goals

Establish a coordination structure to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan.

Summary

The National Water Crisis Committee (Watercon), similar to the National Energy Crisis Committee, was formed in March to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan, which was published by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 July 2026. It has five specific workstreams with the overall aims of providing central oversight, preventing duplication, ensuring accountability and accelerating project delivery.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

Not yet, the plan has to be implemented.

Actions

Teams from the National Water Crisis Committee (Watercon) have been appointed to drive implementation of each of the five main goals (listed under "plans").

Are there plans?

With the National Water Action Plan published, teams from Watercon have been appointed to drive each of the five main workstreams: address challenges in municipal water and sanitation delivery; accelerate reforms to address the systemic causes of the water crisis; increase investment in infrastructure, including through private sector investment; explore legal and regulatory mechanisms to improve municipal service delivery; and address corruption and criminality in the water sector.

Is it on the agenda?

Forms part of Operation Vulindlela phase II and the National Water Action Plan has been published.

Goals

Establish a coordination structure (National Water Crisis Committee) to oversee implementation of the National Water Action Plan. This has been achieved. We will monitor the committee's operational progress.

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
Status: In progress
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