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Individual Reform: Raw Water Use Charges 2026 - 2027

Permanent pricing strategy for raw water charges

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised.

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Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it is yet to come into force.

Are there plans?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water resources.

Is it on the agenda?

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

Goals

The water pricing strategy to be implemented after policy release.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it is yet to come into force.

Are there plans?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water resources.

Is it on the agenda?

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

Goals

The water pricing strategy to be implemented after policy release.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it is yet to come into force.

Are there plans?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water resources.

Is it on the agenda?

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

Goals

The water pricing strategy to be implemented after policy release.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it is yet to come into force.

Are there plans?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water resources.

Is it on the agenda?

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

Goals

The water pricing strategy to be implemented after policy release.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it is yet to come into force.

Are there plans?

Framework for the pricing of the use of water resources.

Is it on the agenda?

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

Goals

The water pricing strategy to be implemented after policy release.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised. The department is conducting consultations with water users and water management institutions to discuss and prepare for the implementation of the updated water pricing strategy, which is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet.. The strategy it has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it has yet to come into force (expected in April 2026). Currently, the department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions , informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was officially published in 2024, the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised. The department is conducting consultations with water users and water management institutions to discuss and prepare for the implementation of the updated water pricing strategy, which is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet. The strategy it has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it has yet to come into force (expected in April 2026). Currently, the department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions , informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was officially published in 2024; the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised. The department is conducting consultations with water users and water management institutions to discuss and prepare for the implementation of the updated water pricing strategy, which is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet. The strategy it has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it has yet to come into force (expected in April 2026). Currently, the department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions , informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was officially published in 2024; the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

Water pricing strategy finalised. The department is conducting consultations with water users and water management institutions to discuss and prepare for the implementation of the updated water pricing strategy, which is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

No action yet. The strategy it has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy has been published, it has yet to come into force (expected in April 2026). Currently, the department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions , informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was officially published in 2024; the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was finalised and published in the Government Gazette in 2025. 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

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The strategy has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy was published, it has yet to come into force. Currently, the department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions , informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was officially published; the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Summary

The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges was finalised and published in the Government Gazette in 2025. 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.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The strategy has yet to be implemented

Actions

Although the water pricing strategy was published, it has yet to come into force. The department is engaging in consultations with water users and water management institutions, informing them before official implementation.

Are there plans?

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

Is it on the agenda?

Announced during the department's 2025 Budget Vote.

Goals

To develop pricing for raw water use. The Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges has been officially published; the next step is its implementation.

Documents

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Water and Sanitation

Analyst: Thabani Madlala
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