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The Succulent Karoo is identified as the world's only entirely arid biodiversity hotspot, characterized by high species richness and specific rainfall patterns in the Northern Cape.

This report summarizes an information session held by WWF South Africa on October 18, 2017, focused on water saving and stewardship for agricultural producers in the Western Cape. It addresses the critical water scarcity facing the region, the role of producers as stewards of shared water resources, and practical technological and biological methods to improve water use efficiency and mitigate climate risks.

The report assesses the water-stressed environment of South Africa and the Western Cape, highlighting the risk that water scarcity may constrain economic development. It outlines the governance structure under the National Water Act and Water Services Act, identifies seven key opportunity areas for the private sector—including invasive alien plant clearing and wastewater treatment—and discusses infrastructure projects such as the Clanwilliam Dam and various desalination plants. It also notes significant barriers, particularly chronic skills shortages in municipal engineering and management.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Mr. O de Beer (COPE-WC) in the National Council of Provinces regarding water security in the Clanwilliam region.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1407) posed by Mrs S V Kalyan (DA). The reply addresses the timeline, funding, and property acquisition processes related to the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam and its impact on the Nooitgedacht Nature Reserve.