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Water and Sanitation
Department of Water and Sanitation Q1 2023/24 Performance; with Ministry
29 Aug 2023
The Portfolio Committee received a briefing from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on its First Quarter performance where it achieved 65% of its targets.
The DWS reported on its law reform progress: the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill has been submitted to Parliament on 25 ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Update on the provision of water: engagement with Makana Local Municipality, Amatole Water Board & DWS; with Deputy Ministers
7 Jun 2023
Water and Sanitation
DWS progress report on financial turnaround strategy; Cholera in Hammanskraal; with Deputy Ministers
23 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee convened virtually for a presentation by the Department of Water and Sanitation on their progress in implementing the remedial actions as detailed in the Departmental turnaround strategy.
The meeting started with observing a moment of silence to mark the passing of the 15 people who had ...
Standing Committee on Appropriations
Appropriation Bill: Department of Water and Sanitation briefing; with Minister and Deputy Minister
10 May 2023
The Department of Water and Sanitation briefed the Standing Committee on the current state of water and sanitation in the country, and gave an update on the Appropriation Bill.
The Department said they were certain that they would be able to meet most of their targets. The biggest problem ...
Water and Sanitation
BreedeGouritz CMA, Inkomati-Usuthu CMA & WRC 2023/24 APP; with Deputy Ministers
4 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation (the Committee) convened virtually for a briefing on the 2023/24 appropriated budgets and annual performance plans (APPs) of entities undertaking work on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The APPs of the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA), Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment ...
Water and Sanitation
DWS & Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans, with Minister and Deputy Ministers
2 May 2023
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation met with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) to go through their appropriated budget and Annual Performance Plans for the 2023/24 ...
Water and Sanitation
Umgeni, Mhlathuze, Rand Water, Bloem Waters 2021/22 Annual Reports; with Ministry
7 Mar 2023
The Portfolio Committee met on a virtual platform to discuss Umgeni, Mhlathuze, Rand Water, Bloem Waters 2021/22 Annual Reports.
Committee members spoke about the irregular expenditure of all the water boards and asked their plans to reduce this. They asked about the ongoing challenge of non-paying municipalities and strategies ...
Water and Sanitation
Department of Water and Sanitation Third Quarter Expenditure and Performance Report, 2022/2023 financial year; with Deputy Ministers
28 Feb 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation convened in Parliament to receive a briefing from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on its Third Quarter Expenditure and Performance Report for the 2022/23 financial year.
The DWS said it continued implementing measures to accelerate key service delivery programmes. The Department ...
Water and Sanitation
Impact of SONA on Water & Sanitation Sector, with Deputy Minister
21 Feb 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA)
The Portfolio Committee was briefed on a virtual platform on the 2023 State of the Nation Address implications for the Department of Water and Sanitation as well as the current status of its infrastructure programme.
Committee members commented about ...
Water and Sanitation
Engagement with DWS on Committee resolutions & recommendations; with Minister and Deputy Ministers present
31 Jan 2023
The Portfolio Committee convened in a virtual meeting to engage with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on resolutions regarding the Committee's recommendations on the 2022/23 annual performance plans of the Department and its entities, water and sanitation sector issues, and the oversight visit to the Eastern Cape. ...