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This work aims to articulate the historical context and significant shifts in South African national water policy since the end of apartheid.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Articulating the history and major departure points evident in post-apartheid South African national water policy and law

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This analysis critiques water governance reforms post-apartheid, highlighting socio-political influences in policy development.

This work aims to articulate the historical context and significant shifts in South African national water policy since the end of apartheid.
Documented the historical development of water policy and laws in post-apartheid South Africa.
Reflected on information documenting political goals and the dynamics of power during the law review process.
Emphasized the socio-economic conditions that influenced policy formulation.
Identified key players in the water law review process who considered power asymmetries in policy development.
Demonstrated that the current water law is influenced by a legacy of apartheid and the need for redress.
Highlighted the importance of understanding context in analyzing water sector reforms and their motivations.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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