Funding Government And State Owned Enterprises I - Introduction
This series of nine briefs explores whether pension and other funds can and should do more in the way of financing state owned enterprises (SOEs) and government projects.
Water Quality
This brief examines the systematic evidence available to determine the quality of drinking water in South Africa.
Water Supply Infrastructure And Reliability - Definitions And Information
This brief sets out information relating to water supply infrastructure and the reliability of service.
Institutional Framework For Water Delivery
This brief examines the quantitative and spatial evidence relating to water service authorities and water boards, the financial standing of water service authorities, and the capacity of these authorities to deliver adequate water services.
National Drinking Water Quality Reporting For Building Consumer Confidence: Part Two
Debates about safe drinking water in South Africa are of practical concern to all consumers. This review accordingly explores the extent to which South African tap water can be regarded as safe for human consumption.
National Drinking Water Quality Reporting For Building Consumer Confidence: Part One
Consuming contaminated water triggers distinct health hazards. The associated health burdens have come increasingly into public consciousness. It is therefore necessary that consumer confidence is sustained regarding the quality of drinking water supplied by Water Services Authorities, through the use of appropriate water quality information dissemination tools.
Who Supports The Draft Amendment To Section 25 Of The Constitution?
In this brief, Charles Simkins tracks developments made in the Sixth Parliament to the proposed amendment of section 25 of the Constitution and outlines emerging difficulties in the process.
Intergovernmental fiscal relations in the water services sector - Assessing oversight and accountability measures
This brief evaluates the strength of accountability and oversight mechanisms in intergovernmental fiscal relations, particularly relating to water infrastructure.