Water 2023: South Africa’s looming crisis The national lockdowns

The national lockdowns

Attention is also given to the protection of critical infrastructure and the investment required to reverse deterioration

Published on: 14 December 2023

and rural areas

Water 2023: South Africa’s looming crisis The national lockdownsWithout significant changes in how water is managed, South Africas forecasted water deficit of 1. 60 billion to 2. 70 billion cubic metres by 2030 will continue increasing, impacting on investment, job creation and economic growth. The National Infrastructure Plan 2050, published in March 2022, warns that addressing South Africas water management challenges will get ever more challenging owing to growing water demand driven by economic growth,