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What does the Water Tribunal do?
The Water Tribunal was established in 1998 to hear appeals against directives and decisions made by responsible authorities, catchment management agencies or water management agencies about matters covered by the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, like the issuing of licenses to use water. It is an independent body and can hold hearings anywhere in the country.
Who are the members?
The Water Research Commission and the Judicial Services Commission recommend people to be members of the Tribunal, and the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry appoints them. The members have to know about water management, engineering, law and other related matters, and they are given administrative support by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.
Tribunal Members
The Water Tribunal comprises five part-time members:
Chairperson:
Mr Lepono Joshua Lekale
Deputy Chairperson:
Dr Wendy Singo
Additional Members:
Mr Adolph Slindokuhle Hadebe
Mr Atwell Sibusiso Makhanya
Mr Hubert Thompson
Registrar:
Ms Lindiwe Sishuba
Tribunal Staff:
The Water Tribunal comprises two administrative support staff:
Ms Lindiwe Sishuba- Water Tribunal Officer
Tel: +27 12 336 8297
E-mail: sishubal@dwaf.gov.za
OR
Mr George Mohajane –Water Tribunal Clerk
Tel: +27 12 336 6514
E-mail: mohajaneg@dwaf.gov.za
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