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	====Water legislation====		====Water legislation====

	South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that enshrines the basic right to sufficient water in its constitution. However, much remains to be done to fulfill that right. The government recognises that more use could be made of groundwater resources, and the 2013 Water Resources Strategy included plans to better utilise them ~~REF?~~. Protecting aquifers is now a priority, after a period when this received little attention, especially in the era when mining contributed largely to the economy (as seen in the Acid Mine Drainage case study).The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) recognised groundwater as a common asset (DWA 2010).		South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that enshrines the basic right to sufficient water in its constitution. However, much remains to be done to fulfill that right. The government recognises that more use could be made of groundwater resources, and the 2013 Water Resources Strategy included plans to better utilise them. Protecting aquifers is now a priority, after a period when this received little attention, especially in the era when mining contributed largely to the economy (as seen in the Acid Mine Drainage case study).The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) recognised groundwater as a common asset (DWA 2010).

	The National Environmental Management Act of 1998 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 make new legal obligations for the mining and other industries in terms of the monitoring and remediation of pollution of water resources, including groundwater (DWA 2010). Further protocols, strategies and standards are listed in [https://www.dws.gov.za/ghreport/home/result.aspxsearch=GH4349 DWA 2010]		The National Environmental Management Act of 1998 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 make new legal obligations for the mining and other industries in terms of the monitoring and remediation of pollution of water resources, including groundwater (DWA 2010). Further protocols, strategies and standards are listed in [https://www.dws.gov.za/ghreport/home/result.aspxsearch=GH4349 DWA 2010]

LaurenGiles: /* References */ SADC 2010 link

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References: SADC 2010 link

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	Pietersen KC. 2004. A Decision-Making Framework for Ground water Management in Arid Zones (with a Case Study in Namaqualand). Unpublished PhD thesis, University of the Western Cape.		Pietersen KC. 2004. A Decision-Making Framework for Ground water Management in Arid Zones (with a Case Study in Namaqualand). Unpublished PhD thesis, University of the Western Cape.

	SADC. 2010. [https://~~www.sadcwaterhub~~.org/~~system/files/icp~~/~~Final%20Report%20-%20SADC%20HGM.pdf~~ Technical Assistance to the SADC - 'SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Project' (9 ACP RPR 39-89); Final Report]. Southern African Development Community European Development Fund, HGM-1, March 2010; a technical report to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Cooperating Partners: European Union and GTZ.		SADC. 2010. [https://sadc-gip.org/documents/97 Technical Assistance to the SADC - 'SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Project' (9 ACP RPR 39-89); Final Report]. Southern African Development Community European Development Fund, HGM-1, March 2010; a technical report to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Cooperating Partners: European Union and GTZ.

	Seward P, Xu Y and Turton A. 2015. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390 Using backcasting to explore ways to		Seward P, Xu Y and Turton A. 2015. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390 Using backcasting to explore ways to

LaurenGiles: /* References */ DWA 2013 link

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References: DWA 2013 link

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	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dws.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dws.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [https://www.~~wrc~~.~~org~~.za/~~SiteCollectionDocuments~~/~~Acts%20for%20govenance~~%~~20page~~/~~DWS%20National%20Water%20Resources%20Strategy%202LinkClick~~.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [https://www.dws.gov.za/documents/Other/Strategic%20Plan/NWRS2-Final-email-version.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.

	DWS. 2014. [https://www.dws.gov.za/groundwater/documents/4th%20Quarter%202013-14%20State%20of%20Water%20Resources%20Report.pdf The National State of Water Resources Quarterly Report July to September 2014]. Prepared by: Directorate: Water Information Programmes; Chief Directorate: Water Information Management.		DWS. 2014. [https://www.dws.gov.za/groundwater/documents/4th%20Quarter%202013-14%20State%20of%20Water%20Resources%20Report.pdf The National State of Water Resources Quarterly Report July to September 2014]. Prepared by: Directorate: Water Information Programmes; Chief Directorate: Water Information Management.

LaurenGiles: /* Water legislation */ DWA 2010 link

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Water legislation: DWA 2010 link

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	South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that enshrines the basic right to sufficient water in its constitution. However, much remains to be done to fulfill that right. The government recognises that more use could be made of groundwater resources, and the 2013 Water Resources Strategy included plans to better utilise them REF?. Protecting aquifers is now a priority, after a period when this received little attention, especially in the era when mining contributed largely to the economy (as seen in the Acid Mine Drainage case study).The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) recognised groundwater as a common asset (DWA 2010).		South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that enshrines the basic right to sufficient water in its constitution. However, much remains to be done to fulfill that right. The government recognises that more use could be made of groundwater resources, and the 2013 Water Resources Strategy included plans to better utilise them REF?. Protecting aquifers is now a priority, after a period when this received little attention, especially in the era when mining contributed largely to the economy (as seen in the Acid Mine Drainage case study).The National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) recognised groundwater as a common asset (DWA 2010).

	The National Environmental Management Act of 1998 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 make new legal obligations for the mining and other industries in terms of the monitoring and remediation of pollution of water resources, including groundwater (DWA 2010). Further protocols, strategies and standards are listed in [https://www.dws.gov.za/ghreport/home/result.~~aspx?search~~=GH4349 DWA 2010]		The National Environmental Management Act of 1998 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 make new legal obligations for the mining and other industries in terms of the monitoring and remediation of pollution of water resources, including groundwater (DWA 2010). Further protocols, strategies and standards are listed in [https://www.dws.gov.za/ghreport/home/result.aspxsearch=GH4349 DWA 2010]

	====Key organisations====		====Key organisations====

LaurenGiles: /* References */ groundwater strategy 2010 link

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References: groundwater strategy 2010 link

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	Council for Geoscience. 2003. [https://www.geoscience.org.za/cgs/systems/publications/downloadable-material/ Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.		Council for Geoscience. 2003. [https://www.geoscience.org.za/cgs/systems/publications/downloadable-material/ Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.~~dwa~~.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dws.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [https://www.wrc.org.za/SiteCollectionDocuments/Acts%20for%20govenance%20page/DWS%20National%20Water%20Resources%20Strategy%202LinkClick.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [https://www.wrc.org.za/SiteCollectionDocuments/Acts%20for%20govenance%20page/DWS%20National%20Water%20Resources%20Strategy%202LinkClick.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.

LaurenGiles: /* References */ simplified geology of... link

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References: simplified geology of... link

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	Altchenko Y and Vilholth KG. 2013. [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10040-013-1002-3 Transboundary aquifer mapping and management in Africa: a harmonised approach]. Hydrogeology Journal Vol.21, Issue 7, pp. 1497-1517.		Altchenko Y and Vilholth KG. 2013. [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10040-013-1002-3 Transboundary aquifer mapping and management in Africa: a harmonised approach]. Hydrogeology Journal Vol.21, Issue 7, pp. 1497-1517.

	Council for Geoscience. 2003. [https://www.geoscience.org.za/~~images~~/~~Download%20material~~/~~rsageology.gif~~ Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.		Council for Geoscience. 2003. [https://www.geoscience.org.za/cgs/systems/publications/downloadable-material/ Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dwa.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dwa.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.

LaurenGiles: /* References */ knowledge hub link

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References: knowledge hub link

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	[https://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]		[https://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]

	The Water Research Commission (WRC) maintains the [https://~~www~~.wrc.org.za/~~pages~~/~~KnowledgeHub.aspx~~ Knowledge Hub], a major online searchable archive of reports and other documents relating to water in South Africa.		The Water Research Commission (WRC) maintains the [https://search.wrc.org.za/#!/ Knowledge Hub], a major online searchable archive of reports and other documents relating to water in South Africa.

	[https://www.csir.co.za/ Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]		[https://www.csir.co.za/ Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]

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References: dwaf link changed to dws

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	'''Online resources'''		'''Online resources'''

	[https://www.~~dwaf~~.gov.za/~~groundwater~~/ Department for Water ~~Affairs~~ and ~~Forestry -~~ Groundwater]		[https://www.dws.gov.za/Groundwater/ Department for Water and Sanitation Groundwater]

	[https://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]		[https://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]

LaurenGiles: /* References */ General info SADC link

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References: General info SADC link

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	[https://sadc-gip.org/ SADC Groundwater Information Portal]		[https://sadc-gip.org/ SADC Groundwater Information Portal]

	[https://www.sadc.int/~~themes/natural-resources~~/water/ General information on surface water and groundwater resources in SADC]		[https://www.sadc.int/pillars/water General information on surface water and groundwater resources in SADC]

LaurenGiles: /* References */ DWA 2014 link

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References: DWA 2014 link

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	[https://www.dwaf.gov.za/groundwater/ Department for Water Affairs and Forestry - Groundwater]		[https://www.dwaf.gov.za/groundwater/ Department for Water Affairs and Forestry - Groundwater]

	[~~http~~://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]		[https://www.wrc.org.za/ Water Research Commission]

	The Water Research Commission (WRC) maintains the [~~http~~://www.wrc.org.za/pages/KnowledgeHub.aspx Knowledge Hub], a major online searchable archive of reports and other documents relating to water in South Africa.		The Water Research Commission (WRC) maintains the [https://www.wrc.org.za/pages/KnowledgeHub.aspx Knowledge Hub], a major online searchable archive of reports and other documents relating to water in South Africa.

	[~~http~~://www.csir.co.za/ Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]		[https://www.csir.co.za/ Council for Scientific and Industrial Research]

	[https://sadc-gip.org/ SADC Groundwater Information Portal]		[https://sadc-gip.org/ SADC Groundwater Information Portal]

	[~~http~~://www.sadc.int/themes/natural-resources/water/ General information on surface water and groundwater resources in SADC]		[https://www.sadc.int/themes/natural-resources/water/ General information on surface water and groundwater resources in SADC]


	'''Published literature'''		'''Published literature'''

	Altchenko Y and Vilholth KG. 2013. [~~http~~://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10040-013-1002-3 Transboundary aquifer mapping and management in Africa: a harmonised approach]. Hydrogeology Journal Vol.21, Issue 7, pp. 1497-1517.		Altchenko Y and Vilholth KG. 2013. [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10040-013-1002-3 Transboundary aquifer mapping and management in Africa: a harmonised approach]. Hydrogeology Journal Vol.21, Issue 7, pp. 1497-1517.

	Council for Geoscience. 2003. [~~http~~://www.geoscience.org.za/images/Download%20material/rsageology.gif Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.		Council for Geoscience. 2003. [https://www.geoscience.org.za/images/Download%20material/rsageology.gif Simplified Geology of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland]. Map compiled by CJ Vorster.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dwa.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2010. [https://www.dwa.gov.za/Groundwater/Documents/GSDocument%20FINAL%202010_MedRes.pdf Groundwater Strategy 2010]. Department of Water Affairs, South Africa.

	Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [~~http~~://www.wrc.org.za/SiteCollectionDocuments/Acts%20for%20govenance%20page/DWS%20National%20Water%20Resources%20Strategy%202LinkClick.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.		Department for Water Affairs (DWA). 2013. [https://www.wrc.org.za/SiteCollectionDocuments/Acts%20for%20govenance%20page/DWS%20National%20Water%20Resources%20Strategy%202LinkClick.pdf National water resource strategy. Water for an equitable and sustainable future]. Republic of South Africa Department for Water Affairs.

	DWS. 2014. [https://www.~~dwa~~.gov.za/groundwater/documents/4th%20Quarter%202013-14%20State%20of%20Water%20Resources%20Report.pdf The National State of Water Resources Quarterly Report July to September 2014]. Prepared by: Directorate: Water Information Programmes; Chief Directorate: Water Information Management.		DWS. 2014. [https://www.dws.gov.za/groundwater/documents/4th%20Quarter%202013-14%20State%20of%20Water%20Resources%20Report.pdf The National State of Water Resources Quarterly Report July to September 2014]. Prepared by: Directorate: Water Information Programmes; Chief Directorate: Water Information Management.

	Harvey PA and Kayaga SM. 2003. [https://wedc-knowledge.lboro.ac.uk/docs/research/WEJW2/Report_-_South_Africa.pdf Sustainable Handpump Projects in Africa]. Report on Fieldwork in South Africa. May 23 – June 6, 2003. Water, Engineering and Development Centre. Loughborough University		Harvey PA and Kayaga SM. 2003. [https://wedc-knowledge.lboro.ac.uk/docs/research/WEJW2/Report_-_South_Africa.pdf Sustainable Handpump Projects in Africa]. Report on Fieldwork in South Africa. May 23 – June 6, 2003. Water, Engineering and Development Centre. Loughborough University
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	[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280931696_THE_GEOLOGICAL_AND_BIOLOGICAL_HOT_SPRING_SCENE_IN_SOUTH_AFRICA The geological and biological hot spring scene in South Africa]. Chapter 2, 15 –35. In: Olivier J and Jonker N (Eds) Optimal Utilisation of Thermal Springs in South Africa: Project No:K5/1959: Report to the Water Research Commission, UNISA, WRC Report No. TT 577/13, 144 Pages.		[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280931696_THE_GEOLOGICAL_AND_BIOLOGICAL_HOT_SPRING_SCENE_IN_SOUTH_AFRICA The geological and biological hot spring scene in South Africa]. Chapter 2, 15 –35. In: Olivier J and Jonker N (Eds) Optimal Utilisation of Thermal Springs in South Africa: Project No:K5/1959: Report to the Water Research Commission, UNISA, WRC Report No. TT 577/13, 144 Pages.

	Pavelic P, Giordano M, Keraita B, Ramesh V and Rao T (eds.). 2012. [~~http~~://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Books/PDF/groundwater_availability_and_use_in_sub-saharan_africa_a_review_of_15_countries.pdf Groundwater availability and use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of 15 countries]. IWMI, Sri Lanka, 2012.		Pavelic P, Giordano M, Keraita B, Ramesh V and Rao T (eds.). 2012. [https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Books/PDF/groundwater_availability_and_use_in_sub-saharan_africa_a_review_of_15_countries.pdf Groundwater availability and use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of 15 countries]. IWMI, Sri Lanka, 2012.

	Pietersen KC. 2004. A Decision-Making Framework for Ground water Management in Arid Zones (with a Case Study in Namaqualand). Unpublished PhD thesis, University of the Western Cape.		Pietersen KC. 2004. A Decision-Making Framework for Ground water Management in Arid Zones (with a Case Study in Namaqualand). Unpublished PhD thesis, University of the Western Cape.

	SADC. 2010. [~~http~~://www.sadcwaterhub.org/system/files/icp/Final%20Report%20-%20SADC%20HGM.pdf Technical Assistance to the SADC - 'SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Project' (9 ACP RPR 39-89); Final Report]. Southern African Development Community European Development Fund, HGM-1, March 2010; a technical report to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Cooperating Partners: European Union and GTZ.		SADC. 2010. [https://www.sadcwaterhub.org/system/files/icp/Final%20Report%20-%20SADC%20HGM.pdf Technical Assistance to the SADC - 'SADC Hydrogeological Mapping Project' (9 ACP RPR 39-89); Final Report]. Southern African Development Community European Development Fund, HGM-1, March 2010; a technical report to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Cooperating Partners: European Union and GTZ.

	Seward P, Xu Y and Turton A. 2015. [~~http~~://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390 Using backcasting to explore ways to		Seward P, Xu Y and Turton A. 2015. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390 Using backcasting to explore ways to
	improve the national water department’s contribution to good groundwater governance in South Africa]. Water International 40(3), 446-462. DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390.		improve the national water department’s contribution to good groundwater governance in South Africa]. Water International 40(3), 446-462. DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2015.1036390.

	Statistics South Africa. 2015. [https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0318/P03182015.pdf Statistical release P0318: General Household Survey 2015].		Statistics South Africa. 2015. [https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0318/P03182015.pdf Statistical release P0318: General Household Survey 2015].

	Tewari DD and Kushwaha RL. 2008. [~~http~~://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060801927630 Socio-economics of groundwater management in Limpopo, South Africa: poverty reduction potential and resource management challenges]. Water International 33(1), 69-85. DOI: 10.1080/02508060801927630		Tewari DD and Kushwaha RL. 2008. [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02508060801927630 Socio-economics of groundwater management in Limpopo, South Africa: poverty reduction potential and resource management challenges]. Water International 33(1), 69-85. DOI: 10.1080/02508060801927630

	Tshibalo AE, Dhansay T, Nyabeze PK, Chevalier L, Musekiwa C and Olivier J. 2015. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307637722_Evaluation_of_the_Geothermal_Energy_Potential_for_South_Africa Evaluation of the Geothermal Energy Potential for South Africa]. Proceedings World Geothermal Congress 2015 Melbourne, Australia, 19-25 April 2015.		Tshibalo AE, Dhansay T, Nyabeze PK, Chevalier L, Musekiwa C and Olivier J. 2015. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307637722_Evaluation_of_the_Geothermal_Energy_Potential_for_South_Africa Evaluation of the Geothermal Energy Potential for South Africa]. Proceedings World Geothermal Congress 2015 Melbourne, Australia, 19-25 April 2015.