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2011-anc-bhengu-q218-the-most-common-challenges-that-are-encountered-by-the-department-in-respect-of-compliance-with-water-source-protection-policies-plans-to-amend-this-and-impact-45067bc07e698cc9.pdf
This document is a draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding challenges with water source protection policy compliance, the department's mitigation plans, the impacts of non-compliance, and enforcement measures.
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2011-ancgp-mncube-q-339-water-demand-innitiatives-in-gauteng-2e4c94379ee5b599.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Ms B V Mncube (ANC-Gauteng) in the National Council of Provinces regarding water demand management initiatives in Gauteng.
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2011-cope-koornhof-q1277-departmental-steps-to-rectify-the-environmental-impacts-pertaining-to-pollution-levels-of-the-loskop-dam-olifants-river-and-the-knp-cfffb4553ae45939.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1277) posed by Mr N JJ van R Koornhof. The reply outlines the Department's response to pollution in the Loskop Dam, the Olifants River, and the Kruger National Park, detailing ongoing research and enforcement strategies.
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2011-cope-koornhof-q737-contamination-of-the-vaal-rivers-upper-catchment-from-coal-mining-and-abandoned-mines-causing-acid-mine-drainage-35cd3757c18b62f2.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 737) posed by Mr N J J van R Koornhof of the COPE party in March 2011. The inquiry focuses on the contamination of the Vaal River's upper catchment due to coal mining and the risk of acid mine drainage from abandoned mines.
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2011-cope-ndude-q2976-departmental-directive-and-compliance-pertaining-to-acid-mine-drainage-1e8333a621d7fcf0.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 2976) asked by Mrs H N Ndude regarding departmental directives and compliance for mines concerning acid mine drainage (AMD).
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2011-cope-ndude-q990-extent-to-which-the-dwa-has-been-informed-by-us-findings-that-fracking-could-contaminate-drinking-water-supplies-with-radioactivity-0471897a41e878ef.pdf
A draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding the potential for fracking to contaminate drinking water with radioactivity, based on findings from the United States.
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2011-cope_wc-de-beer-q25-successful-prosecution-regrading-pollution-resulting-from-sewerage-or-commercial-activities-10aedb55305690f1.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Mr O de Beer (COPE-WC) in the National Council of Provinces regarding the prosecution of water resource polluters.
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2011-copegp-q159-sewage-flows-into-the-mooikloof-dam-and-the-inability-of-the-kungwini-local-municipality-to-effectively-address-the-issue-7afa60b6b133169c.pdf
This document is a draft reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a written question from the National Council of Provinces regarding sewage spillage into the Mooikloof dam and the role of the Kungwini Local Municipality.
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2011-copel-makhubela-q276-limpopo-provincial-urban-water-management-plan-d5502d9367c0b435.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Mr M W Makhubela in the National Council of Provinces regarding strategies for water-sensitive urban design.
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2011-copel-makhubela-q403-what-the-acceptable-and-safe-levels-of-uranium-concentrations-in-water-fit-for-human-consumption-b7410c4602b8b48a.pdf
This document is a written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a parliamentary question regarding the government's policy on safe uranium levels in drinking water.
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2011-copewc-de-beer-q-142-availability-of-clean-water-in-the-clanwilliam-region-and-intended-processes-to-address-inadequacies-d465e603fcd3786e.pdf
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.
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2011-da-bosman-q-2037-statutory-provisions-that-the-government-relies-on-to-refuse-the-transfer-of-water-rights-cdbde578a40480ea.pdf
This document is a draft reply to a National Assembly question regarding the statutory provisions the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs uses to refuse the transfer of water rights. The Department states it is guided by Chapter 4 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996), while also considering the AgriBEE charter as a guiding principle.
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2011-da-ellies-q793-investigations-regarding-the-mine-water-pollution-in-the-wilge-river-affecting-the-ezemvelo-nature-reserve-3f7717b57c5e3645.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 793) posed by Mr. J.M. Ellies of the Democratic Alliance (DA). The inquiry concerned alleged mine water pollution in the Wilge River affecting the Ezemvelo Nature Reserve.
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2011-da-ellis-q-2110-positive-outcomes-fotr-the-rehabilitation-of-the-hartebeespoort-dam-ad1c6412f320a291.pdf
This document is a draft reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 2110) regarding the outcomes, funding, and income of the Hartbeespoort Dam Remediation Programme.
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2011-da-ellis-q260-eutrophiccation-of-the-blaaubankspruit-resulting-in-fish-kills-79542ae0ef900a59.pdf
A draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs regarding fish kills in the Blaaubankspruit in January 2011, attributing the event to sewage effluent rather than acid mine drainage.
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2011-da-ellis-q442-sewage-pollution-in-the-metsimaholo-local-municipality-242d0dd1ea9d5517.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question asked by Mr M J Ellis (DA) regarding sewage pollution and infrastructure maintenance in the Metsimaholo Local Municipality.
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2011-da-ellis-q936-water-quality-and-environmental-report-regarding-the-ej-smith-inanda-shongweni-and-midmar-dams-b7d43b3f6a239cbf.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 936) posed by Mr M J Ellis (DA) in March 2011. The reply addresses water quality reports and mitigation actions for several dams and river inflows in KwaZulu-Natal.
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2011-da-kalyan-q1058-whether-the-dwa-has-charged-the-tswane-municipality-for-any-contraventions-of-the-nwa-at-the-rooiwal-sewage-treatment-works-6b4ecdc74c59f79e.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1058) posed by Mrs. S V Kalyan (DA) regarding the Rooiwal sewage treatment works and the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality's compliance with the National Water Act.
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2011-da-kalyan-q1407-temporal-and-financial-implications-of-clanwilliam-dam-and-the-impact-of-construction-on-the-nooitgedacht-nature-reserve-86cbf13cde9c6644.pdf
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.
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2011-da-kalyan-q1490-functionality-and-effective-monitoring-of-the-lydenburg-waste-water-treatent-plant-and-dorps-river-fb1524d7de723bbb.pdf
This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1490) posed by Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) regarding the functionality of the Lydenburg waste water treatment plant and the water quality of the Dorps River.
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