The Challenges of Policy Implication of the South African Water Policy in the Rural Villages of the Eastern Cape Province: The case of Amathole District Municipality

Abstract

This study has investigated the question of capacity building of the Amathole District Municipality to provide sufficient quantities of water as stated in the White Paper. This includes the village committees in the operation and maintenance of the water projects. According to the Water Service Act 108 Of 1997 a village water committee may set conditions, including tariffs consistent with this Act, for the provision of water services. It may subject to section 4, limit or discontinue water service to a consumer.