Water Services Amendment Bill, 2025 – Regulatory Reform Amid South Africa’s Water Crisis

In his 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the deepening national water crisis and confirmed the establishment of a President-chaired National Water Committee to coordinate urgent intervention across government. Against this backdrop, Parliament is considering the Water Services Amendment Bill, 2025 (Bill), which proposes significant amendments to the Water Services Act […]