The state of water in South Africa - are we heading for a crisis?

Date
2009-04
Authors
Haldenwang, B. B.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Strategy Insight: Natural Environment
Abstract
The state of water in South Africa has been the subject of widespread public discussions over the past couple of months. Questions asked include: Is SA heading for a water crisis? Does SA have sufficient freshwater resources to sustain both its path of economic growth and its population growth? Is the quality of water deteriorating? Some of these issues are addressed in this Strategy Insights. The recently published Water for Growth & Development Framework (version 7) by DWAF makes a number of high level recom-mendations regarding how government intends to avoid a looming water crisis. Lastly, a couple of pointers are provided on what the business community and industry can do to relieve water stress.
Description
The original publication does not have a website but the html - http://www.anthonyturton.com/admin/my_documents/my_files/A59_Nat_Env_Apr_2009.pdf.
Keywords
Watter-supply -- South Africa -- Management, Water-supply -- Government policy -- South Africa, Water resources development -- South Africa, Water quality -- South Africa, Municipal water supply -- South Africa
Citation
Haldenwang, B. B. 2009. The state of water in South Africa - are we heading for a crisis. Strategy Insights: Natural Environment, 7(1).