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Individual Reform: Raw Water Pricing Strategy 2026 - 2027

The strategy has been gazetted but is yet to come into force.

Policy document and implementation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, followingthe draft document in 2022.

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Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette.

Are there plans?

The water pricing strategy has been revised in terms of the National Water Act.

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, followingthe draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette.

Are there plans?

The water pricing strategy has been revised in terms of the National Water Act.

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet (strategy not yet in force)

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

The water pricing strategy has been revised in terms of the National Water Act.

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet (strategy not yet in force)

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

The water pricing strategy has been revised in terms of the National Water Act.

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet (strategy not yet in force)

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

The water pricing strategy has been revised in terms of the National Water Act.

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022. https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202406/50852gon4992.pdf

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2026.

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

Aligned with the 2023 National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS).

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources.

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2026.

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

Aligned with the 2023 National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS).

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources.

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2026.

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

Aligned with the 2023 National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS).

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources.

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in June 2024, following the draft document in 2022.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2026.

Actions

The updated water pricing strategy has been published in the Government Gazette. The revised pricing strategy will replace the existing 2007 strategy in 2026, when water management institutions will begin implementing it.

Are there plans?

Aligned with the 2023 National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS).

Is it on the agenda?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water from water resources.

Goals

Water pricing strategy to provide transparency and predictability to water users on how water will be priced.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
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