Raw Water Tariff Consultations Kick-off in Northern Cape

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 11, 2022 | 12:40 PM GMT

Consultations between the Department of Water and Sanitation and key stakeholders across the country are underway to determine bulk water tariffs for the financial year 2022/23.

Director for Institutional Establishment in the Department of Water and Sanitation in the Northern Cape Mr. Tenda Rasikhanya, says two stakeholder engagement meetings are scheduled for the Northern Cape. “We are meeting with stakeholders in Upington at the Desert Palace on 20 July 2022 and the Kimberley engagement is scheduled at the Kimberley Garden Court for the 21 July 2022 respectively.”

“We are guided by the National Water Act 36 of 1998 which states that the Minster of Water and Sanitation is required to establish a pricing for raw water charges.”

Rasikhanya further indicated that “supplying water to all people at an acceptable level of assurance and quality, costs money, both in terms of capital investment in infrastructure, and the operation and maintenance associated with water treatment, bulk water distribution and reticulation in human settlements”.

The pricing of water is based on the following Pricing Principles: User pay, Polluter pay, Ecological sustainability, differentiated charges, Accountability and Governance.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.