3. The aim and objective of the visit was to conduct oversight over the Departments of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) and Water Affairs (DWA). Rural Development is a key government priority which is addressed by Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities with food security for all whilst ensuring access to water and to reduce by half the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation is the key objective of the Department of Water Affairs.