To amend the Water Services Act, 1997, so as to insert and amend certain definitions; to provide for the registration of persons who install and operate water services works; to provide for a  icensing system for municipal service delivery mechanisms delivering water services; to provide for a water services licensing authority; to provide for further governance and operations requirements for water boards; to strengthen the compliance and enforcement provisions in the Act; to provide for authorised persons to conduct inspections of water services works or activities in terms of the Act; to provide for additional offences and penalties; to provide for transitional arrangements; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Introduction
03-10-2025
Portfolio Committee
National Assembly
Select Committee
National Council of Provinces
Sent for Assent
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Introduced by: Minister of Water and Sanitation

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Water Services Amendment Bill (B24-2025) 2025-10-06