Ramaphosa Pledges Action to Deliver Reliable Water Across South Africa
Government will redirect grants, launch six catchment agencies and invest R24 billion a year as nearly half of pumped water is lost nationwide.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa detailed the National Water Action Plan, which aims to address water supply failures through immediate interventions and long-term reforms ensuring reliable access for all communities.
- Ramaphosa maintained that municipal water systems are "not being properly managed, maintained and financed," with revenue from water sales often diverted to other municipal functions instead of infrastructure repair.
- Progress under the action plan includes 71 completed borehole projects reaching roughly 30 000 households, with 500 more boreholes planned over the next two years extending access to approximately 250 000 households.
- The Water Services Amendment Bill before Parliament will establish clearer separation between water authorities and operators to ensure accountability, while government pledged to intervene where municipalities fail to provide services.
- Partnerships with private investors will help inject capital and funding, though Ramaphosa noted that "Water will remain a public good" and the state will continue to protect universal access.
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Ramaphosa unveils plan to end water crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is determined to end South Africa’s persistent water crisis through a new National Water Action Plan aimed at restoring reliable water supplies, reforming municipal water management and holding failing service providers accountable. In his weekly newsletter released on Monday, Ramaphosa acknowledged that unreliable water supply has become a daily reality for many South Africans, saying... Read more → Th…
South Africa: National Water Action Plan a Practical Solution to Restore Water Supply Reliability
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is focused on the implementation of the National Water Action Plan to ensure the delivery of running water for all South Africans, regardless of their location.
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