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Foreword to the Third Impression |
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first published in 1997, proved to be overwhelming. Although the report had become somewhat dated (it was based on 1996 reference data), we decided to produce a third impression to cater for the continuing demand. This report seccessfully managed to focus attention on the harsh realities regarding water in South Africa; the finite nature of the resource and the need for substainable management practices. |
Since 1997 the water scene in South Africa has moved on considerably: A new National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) has been promulgated, further work has been done to upgrade the information base, and the first steps have been taken to produce a National Water Resource Strategy by 2001. The latter will be an authoritive document addressing technical and socio-economic issues in an integrated manner, and will set a new direction in water resource management for the country. This report will thus, in its entirety, be duly replaced by the national water Resource Strategy. Peter van Niekerk - Chief Director: Planning Department of Water and Sanitation February 2000
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