On 27 - 30 July 2010, the Portfolio Committee undertook an oversight visit to Gauteng and North West Provinces to ascertain in specific sites the levels of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and its subsequent impact on groundwater, rivers and dams. The Portfolio Committee recommended that the Department of Water Affairs produce a business plan on how it intends to tackle the AMD threat in the short, medium and long term. Such a plan should include timelines, budgetary projections and a plan of action. Subsequent to the initial oversight on AMD, the Portfolio Committee in 2011, 2012 and 2013 prioritised and received progress reports on the initiatives undertaken to address AMD in the most affected areas.