Force majeure in instances of drought
Force majeure refers to circumstances beyond the control of the parties and are intended to deal with, among other things, unforeseen acts of God, of...
Tag: water
Boreholes and water use rights/allocations
Introduction
The recent water restrictions have brought into sharp focus how even “first world” cities like Johannesburg are battling to manage their water resources in a...
What you need to know about rates clearance certificates when selling your property
When selling your property, it is necessary for the conveyancer to get a rates clearance certificate (RCC) from the relevant local authority before transfer can...
Municipal mysteries: When “actuals” aren’t “actuals”
Introduction
This article canvases what consumers can do to protect themselves when a municipality is charging them according to “actual” readings for electricity or water consumption,...
NADEL perturbed by the announcement made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) is perturbed by the announcement made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Makonyane, that her department...
Is it illegal for a municipality to disconnect water?
The South African Constitution guarantees a right of access to water (but not a right to water itself). What this means is that the South...
The importance of asserting rights in a water crisis
2016 was the driest year in South Africa since rainfall records began in 1904‚ with the current drought predicted to continue well into 2017. Climate...
Could failing to pay your rates, taxes, water and electricity charges lead to termination of supply?
Termination of electricity supply due to non-payment of an electricity account
This is according to the recent High Court judgment in the matter of Anva Properties...
Labeling requirements of bottled water
Legislation regarding food labeling has been the subject of debate and consultation for a number of years now and has at long last been published.
The...
