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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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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
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.
View DetailsIs 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
Summary
The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in March 2025, following the draft document in 2022. The Department of Water and Sanitation held a sector-specific consultation on the 2027/28 charges in August 2026, and those charges are based on the revised pricing strategy. The approved charges are due to apply from 1 April 2027, with the Water Research Levy following on 1 July 2027.
View DetailsIs it working?
The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2027.
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
Summary
The revised water pricing strategy (Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges) was published in the Government Gazette in March 2025, following the draft document in 2022. The Department of Water and Sanitation held a sector-specific consultation on the 2027/28 charges in August 2026, and those charges are based on the revised pricing strategy. The approved charges were due to apply from 1 April 2027, with the Water Research Levy following on 1 July 2027. On 16 October 2026, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, signed the notice of the approved Raw Water Use Charges for the 2027/28 financial year.
View DetailsIs it working?
The policy document is in place/published and will be implemented from 2027.
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