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DOCUMENTS

Forest-Related Legislation
Forestry Laws Amendment Act - 2005 (No. 35 of 2005)
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National Forest Act - 1998 (No. 84 of 1998)
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National Forest and Fire Laws Amendment Act - 2001 (No. 12 of 2001)
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National Veld and Forest Fire Act - 1998 (No. 101 of 1998)
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Nationale Wet op Bosse - 1998 (No. 84 of 1998)
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Nationale Wet op Veld- en Bosbrande - 1998 (No. 101 of 1998)
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Forest-Related Policy
Draft Forest Sector Transformation Charter, 25 June 2007
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South Africa's National Forestry Action Plan. September 1997
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Sustainable Forest Development in South Africa - White Paper. March 1996
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Government Notices : Related to the National Forest Act
Declaration of list of national forest types as natural forests (Government Gazette 31232, Notice 762), 18 July 2008
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Declaration of the Olifants River Water Resources Development Project Offsite Mitigation Area as a Controlled Forest Area (Government Gazette 30066, Notice 619), 11 July 2007
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Exemptions in terms of of Section 7(1) and 15(1) of the National Forests Act (Act 84 of 1998) applicable to protected trees and natural forests (Government Gazette 30183, Notice 773), 24 August 2007
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Forest Management (FMU) Level Principles, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (Government Gazette, 30220, Notice 790), 31 August 2007
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Invitation for comments on the List of trees to be declared Champion Trees (Government Gazette 31232, Notice 761), 18 July 2008
Comments by 18 September 2008

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National level principles, criteria, indicators and standards (Government Gazette 30183, Notice 774), 24 August 2007
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Notice of a list or Protected Tree Species under the National Forest Act (No 84 of 1998) (Government Gazette 30253, Notice 817), 7 September 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air or maintenance of fire belts by burning and execution of block-burns: Mopani and Capricorn District Municipalities (Government Gazette 31077, Government Notice 565), 23 May 2008
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air or maintenance of fire belts: Districts of Ermelo, Eerstehoek, Carolina, Waterval-Boven, Piet Retief and Wakkerstroom (Government Gazette 31077, Government Notice 564), 23 May 2008
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air or maintenance of fire belts: Districts of Nelspruit, White River, Pilgrim's Rest, Lydenburg, Belfast, Waterval-Boven, Carolina and Barberton (Government Gazette 31077, Government Notice 563), 23 May 2008
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of ground cover, including slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: KwaZulu-Natal (Government Gazette 31077, Government Notice 562), 23 May 2008
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash and clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning and execution of block-burns: Vhembe District Municipality (Government Gazette 31077, Notice 566), 23 May 2008
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns (Government Gazette 29888, Notice 441), 11 May 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: (a) Ermelo, Eerstehoek, Carolina, etc (Government Gazette 502, No. 29888), 11 May 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Districts of Ermelo, Carolina etc (Government Gazette 28908, Notice 515), 2 June 2006
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Districts of Nelspruit, White River (Government Gazette 28908, Notice 514), 2 June 2006
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Mopane and Capricorn District Municipalities (Government Gazette 29888, Notice 444), 11 May 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Mopane District Municipality (Government Gazette 28908, Notice 513), 2 June 2006
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Vhembe District Municipality (Government Gazette 28908, Notice 512), 2 June 2006
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air, destruction by burning of slash, clearing or maintenance of fire belts by burning or execution of blockburns: Vhembe District Municipality (Government Gazette 29888, Notice 443), 11 May 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air: Districts of Caledon, Worcester, Robertson and Swellendam (Riviersonderend Mountain range) (Government Gazette 30434, Notice 1043), 1 November 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air: Districts of Clanwilliam, Piketberg, Ceres, Tulbach, Worcester, Caledon, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Strand and Somerset West (Government Gazette 30434, Notice 1042), 1 November 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air: Districts of Swellendam, Montagu, Worcester and Robertson (The Western Langeberg Mountain range) (Government Gazette 30434, Notice 1041), 1 November 2007
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Prohibition on making of fires in open air: Western Cape (Government Gazette 30434, Notice 1040), 1 November 2007
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Prohibition on the making of fires in the open air: districts of Clanwilliam, Piketberg, Ceres, Tulbagh, Worcester, Caledon, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Strand and Somerset West (Government Gazette 294263, Notice 1197), 28 November 2006
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Prohibition on the making of fires in the open air: districts of Caledon, Worcester, Robertson and Swellendam. (the Riviersonderend mountain range) (Government Gazette 294263, Notice 1198), 28 November 2006
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Prohibition on the making of fires in the open air: Western Cape (Government Gazette 29426, Notice 1199), 28 November 2006
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Regulations in terms of Chapter 2 of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 24870, Regulation Gazette 7667), 16 May 2003
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Release of Kwaaibrand Village, which is State forest land in Humansdorp, no longer required for forestry purposes (Gazette 29689, Notice 205), 16 March 2007
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Release of part of State land which are no longer required for forestry (Government Gazette 29033, Notice 685), 21 July 2006
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Release of parts of State forest land no longer required for forestry purposes: Cofimvaba Plantation (Gazette 29689, Notice 207), 16 March 2007
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Release of parts of state forest land which are no longer required for forestry (Government Gazette 28470, Notice 116), 3 February 2006
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Release of State Forest Land Areas at La Motte which are no longer required for forestry purposes (Government Gazette 29586, Notice 91), 9 February 2007
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Release of State Forest Land areas not required for forestry purposes for allocation to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (Government Gazette 294263, Notice 1187), 1 December 2006
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Release of State forest land in Western Cape (Government Gazette 28797, Notice 596), 5 May 2006
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Republication of Invitation to submit written comments on the proposed declaration of Kathu Forest as a protected woodland under section 12(l)(c) of the National Forests Act (Government Gazette 30428, Notice 1037), 31 October 2007
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Government Notices : Related to the National Water Act
Commencement of certain provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Proclamation by the Acting President of the Republic of South Africa - No. R.95), September 1998
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Commencement of Certain Provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Proclamation by the President of the Republic of South Africa - No. 131), 11 December 1998
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Commencement of the remaining sections of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20513, Proclamation R. 102), 1 October 1999 [Afrikaans]
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Commencement of the remaining sections of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20513, Proclamation R. 102), 1 October 1999 [English]
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Comments invited on proposed general authorisation (recreation) in terms of the National Water Act - 1998, 15 June 2001
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Delegation of powers and duties in terms of the National Water Act - 1998 (Act 36 of 1998), 11 June 1999
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Delegations of powers and duties in terms of regulation NO R. 1352 dated 12 November 1999 requiring that a water use be registered in terms of the National Water Act - 1998, 22 December 1999
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Delegations of Powers and duties in terms of the National Water Act - 1998: 11 June 1999
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Delegations of Powers and Duties in terms of the National Water Act, 1998, 23 June 2005
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Determination of an interest rate in terms of section 59(3)(a) of the National Water Act, 1998
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Disestablishment of the Elandskaroo Irrigation District (Government Gazette 28946, Notice 630), 30 June 2006
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Disestablishment of the Klip River Irrigation District (Government Gazette 31107, Notice 617), 6 June 2008
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Draft Regulations for the registration of Waterworks and Process Controllers (Government Gazette 28557, Regulation Notice No. R. 181), 24 February 2006
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Draft Regulations for the Use of water for Recreational Purposes generally and in respect of a government waterworks and surrounding state-owned land (Government Gazette 29413, Notice 1188), 1 December 2006
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Establishment of a pricing strategy for water use charges in terms of Section 56(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20615, Notice 1353), 12 November 1999 (English)
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Establishment of a pricing strategy for water use charges in terms of Section 56(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20615, Notice 1353), 12 November 1999 (Afrikaans)
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Establishment of a Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges in terms of section 56(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 29697, Notice 201), 16 March 2007
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Establishment of Imfunda Yophongolo Water User Association (Government Gazette 29611, Notice 127), 16 February 2007
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Establishment of the Bushmanns River Water User Association, Magisterial Districts of Weenen and Escourt (WMA 7), Province of the KwaZulu-Natal (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 927), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (WMA 16), Western Cape Province, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 902), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Middle Letaba Water User Association, Division/magisterial districts of Giyani, (WMA 2), Province of Limpopo, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 904), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the National Water Resource Strategy in Terms of Section 5(1) of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) (Government Gazette 27199, Notice 65), 28 Janauary 2005
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Establishment of the Olifants-Doorn Catchment Management Agency (WMA 17), Western Cape Province, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 903), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Thukela Catchment Management Agency (Water Management Area Number 7) in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 900), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Usuthu to Mhlatuze Catchment Management Agency (WMA 6) in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 901), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Water Management Areas and their boundaries as a component of the National Water Resource Strategy in terms of section 5(1) of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) (Government Gazette 20491 Notice No 1160), 1 October 1999 [Afr]
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Establishment of the Water Management Areas and their boundaries as a component of the National Water Resource Strategy in terms of section 5(1) of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) (Government Gazette 20491 Notice No 1160), 1 October 1999 [Eng]
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Extension of time for a general authorisation published in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998), 8 August 2003
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General Authorisation in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 26187, Notice 398), 26 March 2004
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General Authorisation in Terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20526, Notice 1191), 8 October 1999 [Afrikaans]
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General Authorisation in Terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 20526, Notice 1191), 8 October 1999 [English]
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General power of attorney granted by the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry to certain officials of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry in order to perform certain acts and exercise certain powers in terms of the Water Services Act
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Invitation to submit written comments on proposed General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 25367, Notice 1228), 29 August 2003
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Invitation to submit written comments on proposed revision of General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 25367, Notice 1227), 29 August 2003
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Invitation to submit written comments on the proposed pricing strategy for charges for raw water use in terms of Section 56(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Notice R.1616), 11 December 1998
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Invitation to submit written comments on the proposed regulations required that a water use be registered (Government Notice 879), 16 July 1999
File format(s) available for download : doc 

National Water Act: Nominations for the Water Tribunal (Government Gazette 30728, General Notice 160), 8 February 2008
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National Water Act: Nominations for the Water Tribunal (Government Gazette 30855, General Notice 338), 7 March 2008
Closing date for nominations: 25 March 2008

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National Water Act: Restrictions on the taking of water for all purposes from the Steenkoppies Dolomitic Compartment, 14 March 2008
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National Water Act: Restrictions on the use of water from the Magalies River, 14 March 2008
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National Water Act: Sedibeng Water: Extension of service area to include area of operation of Vaal Gamagara Water Scheme (Government Gazette 30721, Notice 114), 8 February 2008
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Notice of extension of time period for irrigation boards to transform into a water user association in terms of section 98(4) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Notice No. 445), 16 April 1999
File format(s) available for download : htm  doc 

Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges (Government Gazette 27732, Notice 1045), 1 July 2005
File format(s) available for download : htm 

Publication of explanatory summary of National Water Amendment Bill, 1999 (Government Gazette 20539, General Notice 2297)
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Regulations on Financial Assistance to Resource Poor Farmers (Government Gazette 30427, Notice R 1036), 31 October 2007
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Regulations on use of water for mining and related activities aimed at the protection of water Resources (Government Gazette 20119, Notice 704), 4 June 1999
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Regulations requiring that a Water use be Registered (Government Gazette 20606, Notice 1352), 12 November 1999 (English)
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Regulations requiring that a Water use be Registered (Government Gazette 20606, Notice 1352), 12 November 1999 (Afrikaans)
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Revision of General Authorisation in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Government Gazette 26187, Notice 399), 26 March 2004
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South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Limited Bill: Explanatory Summary, 29 February 2008
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Transformation and amalgamation of Winterton Settlement, Little Tugela, Sterkspruit and Lindiquespruit Irrigation Board into Central Okhahlamba Winterton WUA: WMA 7 (Government Gazette 31322, Notice 856), 15 August 2008
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Transformation of Illovo Irrigation Board into Upper Lovu Water User Association, WMA 11 (Government Gazette 31322, Notice 855), 15 August 2008

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Transformation of Muden Irrigation Board into Muden Water User Association, WMA 7 (Government Gazette 31322, Notice 854), 15 August 2008

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Transformation of Nkwalini Irrigation Board into Nkwalini Water User Association (Government Gazette 29611, Notice 128), 16 February 2007
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Transformation of the Hex Valley, Matroosberg, Groothoek, Bovenstewater and the Drie Riviere Irrigation Boards into the Hex Valley Water User Association (Government Gazette 29669, Notice 191), 9 March 2007
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Transformation of the Keurbos River Irrigation Board into the Maalgate Water User Association, WMA 16 (Government Gazette 29154, Notice 857), 1 September 2006
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Transformation of the Langeberg Irrigation Board into the Kabous River Water User Association, (Government Gazette 29880, Notice 436), 18 May 2007
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Transformation of Zonderend River Irrigation Board into Zonderend River Water User Association, WMA 18 (Government Gazette 29033, Notice 694), 21 July 2006
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Government Notices : Related to the Water Services Act
Draft Water Services Act Amendment Bill, June 2004
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Norms and standards in respect of tariffs for water services in terms of section 10 (1) of the water services act (act no. 108 of 1997)
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Regulations relating to compulsory national standards and measures to conserve water
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Strategic Framework for Water Services, September 2003
(Previously called Draft White Paper on Water Services)

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Water services provider contract regulations
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Other : Catchment Management
Establishment of the Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (WMA 16), Western Cape Province, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 902), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Olifants-Doorn Catchment Management Agency (WMA 17), Western Cape Province, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 903), 15 September 2006
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Establishment of the Thukela Catchment Management Agency (Water Management Area Number 7) in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 900), 15 September 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Establishment of the Usuthu to Mhlatuze Catchment Management Agency (WMA 6) in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, (Government Gazette 29205, Notice 901), 15 September 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Guidelines for the development of Catchment Management Strategies: Towards equity, efficiency and sustainability, First Edition, February 2007
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Breede Water Management Agency, October 2004
File format(s) available for download : htm 

Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Crocodile (West) & Marico, July 2004
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Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Inkomati Basin, September 2000
Executive Summary

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Locality Plan Inkomati Basin (Map)

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Representational Sub Catchments (Map)

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New Format, October 2001

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Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Mvoti to Mzimkulu, July 2004
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Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Thukela Water Management Area, July 2004
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Proposal for the establishment of a Catchment Management Agency for the Usutu to Mhlathuze Water Management Area, September 2004
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Proposal for the Establishment of the Berg Catchment Management Agency, July 2007
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Proposal for the establishment of the Gouritz Catchment Management Agency, July 2005
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Proposal for the establishment of the Olifants-Doorn Catchment Management Agency, July 2005
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Other : Drinking Water Quality Management
A Drinking Water Quality Management Framework for South Africa, December 2005
(Contact: Water Services Regulation, Tel: (012) 336 6583/6870/6871)

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Disinfection as a Water Treatment Pamphlet, July 2005
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Drinking Water Quality in South Africa: A Consumer Pamphlet, July 2005
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Drinking Water Quality Management Diagnostic Tool
File format(s) available for download : xls 

Drinking Water Quality Management Guide for WSAs, September 2005
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Drinking Water Quality Management Model, 2005
File format(s) available for download : xls 

Drinking Water Quality Regulation Strategy, September 2005
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Proposal for the Establishment of the Berg Catchment Management Agency, July 2007
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The quality of drinking water cannot be compromised: WSA Pamphlet, 2005
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Other : DWAF
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry : Generic Public Participation Guidelines
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Departmental Strategic Plan 2000 - 2001
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DWAF 5 Year Strategic Plan 2006/07 - 2010/11
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DWAF Annual Report 2000/2001
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DWAF Annual Report 2001/2002
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DWAF Annual Report 2002/2003
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DWAF Annual Report 2003/2004
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DWAF Annual Report 2004/2005
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DWAF Annual Report 2005/2006
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DWAF Annual Report 2006/2007
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DWAF Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2003/4 - 2005/6
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DWAF Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2004/5 - 2006/7
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DWAF Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2005/6 - 2007/8
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DWAF Multi-Year Strategic Plan 2007/8 - 2009/10
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Emerging Institutional Models for Water Sector in South Africa, July 2008

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WRC Water@Work - A Career Guide, 22 July 2004
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Other : Environmental Implementation and Management Plan
Auditor General. Interim Report of the Auditor General on a Transversal Environmental Audit of Certain Aspects of Freshwater Resources and Water Services
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Complex Waste Discharge discussion document final Draft 5 Jul 2003l - comments
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First Edition Environmental Implementation and Management Plan in terms of Chapter 3 of The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 Of 1998)
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Other : Environmental Management
Environmental Best Practice Guidelines And Specifications, Monitoring And Auditing Checklists And Awareness Course
File format(s) available for download : asp  ---> Comments to : Pieter Ackerman

Environmental Management Framework for Water Resource Management (Draft 1)
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Valerie du Plessis

Guidelines for Standardised Environmental Management Plans (draft report)
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Valerie Du Plessis

Hazelmere Dam Precinct Resource Management Plan: Background Information Document, June 2007
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Inanda Dam Precinct Resource Management Plan: Background Information Document, June 2007
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Inyaka Dam Resource Management Plan (RMP), First Edition, February 2007
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Other : Forestry
Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing
Forestry Industry Facts 2003

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Report on Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing in South Africa 2002/03, June 2004

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Report on Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing in South Africa 2001/02, March 2003

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Report on Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing in South Africa 2000/01, July 2002

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Dr Guy Preston's presentation - World Parks Congress 2003
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Fire Awareness
A Review of the Veld Fires in the Western Cape (RSA) during 15 - 25 January 2000

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Indigenous Forest Management
Classification System for South African Indigenous Forests, April 2003

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Opportunity for Capacity Building in Biocontrol Research

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Placement of the Fire Function: Custodianship of South Africa’s National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 29 June 2004
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Sustainable Forest Management
Draft Criteria, Indicators and Standards for Sustainable Forest Management of Natural Forests and Plantations in South Africa, 27 March 2002

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The Development of a National Fire Danger Rating System, July 2001
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Woodlands Research
Baseline Study on Woodlands in South Africa: Final Report, June 2003

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Baseline Study on Woodlands in South Africa: Final Woodland Tenure Report, June 2003

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Do we understand the causes of bush encroachment in African savannas, 24 January 2005

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Research Information on Acacia erioloba (Camelthorn) and Identification of Relevant Research Gaps to inform protection of the species, 31 August 2003

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Research Information on Boscia albitrunca (Shepherd’s Tree) and Identification of Relevant Research Gaps to inform Protection of the Species, 18 August 2003

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Research Information on Combretum imberbe warwa (Combretaceae) and Identification of Relevant Research Gaps to inform protection of the species, 6 August 2003

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Other : International Agreements
Incomaputo Agreement for Co-Operation on the Protection and Sustainable Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourses
File format(s) available for download : doc 

TPTC Resolution on Exchange of Information and Water Quality
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Other : Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Analysis of the minimum degradation, treaty, design limitation and fourth scenarios for Phase 1 Development. Section 1. Hydrology
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Analysis of the minimum degradation, treaty, design limitation and fourth scenarios for Phase 1 Development. Section 2. Biophysical Consequences
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Analysis of the minimum degradation, treaty, design limitation and fourth scenarios for Phase 1 Development. Section 3. Social Consequences
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Analysis of the minimum degradation, treaty, design limitation and fourth scenarios for Phase 1 Development. Section 4. Economic Consequences
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Final Report: Summary of main findings for Phase 1 Development
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

IFR Economic Report
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Lesotho Highlands Water Project Instream Flow Requirements Policy: Information Document
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1: Policy for instream flow requirements
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 1: Policy for instream flow requirements Edition 2

File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Cally Henderson

Other : Procurement
DWAF Accounting Officer Procurement Procedures
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DWAF General Conditions of Tender, Contract and Order
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DWAF Policy for the appointment of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) - 28 March 2003
File format(s) available for download : doc 

DWAF PSP Guideline Fees dated 14 July 2003
File format(s) available for download : xls  ---> Comments to : JEAN TREDOUX

Other : Promotion of Access to Information Act
Access forms for public bodies - Afrikaans version
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Access forms for public bodies - English version
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Delegations of Deputy Information officers - final draft
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Manual in terms of section 14 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000)
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Notice of internal appeal
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Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000)
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Regulations relating to the Promotion of Access to Information
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Request for access to record of private body
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Request for access to record of public body
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Other : Sanitation
Draft sanitation paper for African Sanitation & Hygiene Conference
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Other : Using Water for Recreational Purposes
A Desktop study on the Cultural and Religious uses of water, June 2005
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and Swimming SA, 4 September 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Policy Guidelines on the Reimbursement of Water Management Committee Members, Draft, July 2006 Members, Draft, July 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

RMP Training Course, 16 - 17 August 2006
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Social Assessment and Development Framework Summary Document, June 2005
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Other : Water Quality Management
An Illustrated Guide to Basic Sewage Purification Operations, First Edition, 2002
File format(s) available for download : htm 

Authorisation Process for Individual Applications for Water Use Licences, Revision 3, December 2000
File format(s) available for download : pdf  ---> Comments to : Manda Hinsch

Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series A: Best Practice Guideline A3: Hydrometallurgical plants, July 2007
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series A: Best Practice Guideline A4: Pollution Control Dams, August 2007
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series G: Best Practice Guideline G1: Storm Water Management, August 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series G: Best Practice Guideline G2: Water and Salt Balances, August 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series G: Best Practice Guideline G3: Water Monitoring Systems, July 2007
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Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series H: Best Practice Guideline H3: Water Reuse and Reclamation, June 2006
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Best Practice Guidelines for Water Resource Protection in the SA Mining Industry, Series H: Best Practice Guideline H4: Water Treatment, September 2007
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Development of a Waste Discharge Charge System Framework Document, Second Edition, May 2000
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Kavita Pema

Draft Guidelines for the Utilisation and Disposal of Wastewater Sludge: Vol 3: Requirements for the on-site and off-site disposal of sludge of wastewater sludge, March 2007
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Draft Guidelines for the Utilisation and Disposal of Wastewater Sludge: Vol 4: Requirements for the beneficial use of sludge at high loading rates, March 2008
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Draft Guidelines for the Utilisation and Disposal of Wastewater Sludge: Vol 5: Requirements for thermal sludge management practices and for commercial products containing sludge, March 2008
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Guideline Document for the implementation of Regulations on use of water for Mining and related activities aimed at the protection of Water Resources, Second Edition, May 2000
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Rod Schwab

Guidelines for Catchment Management to Achieve Integrated Water Resource Management in South Africa : Part 1,2,3, 2001
File format(s) available for download : zip  ---> Comments to : Pieter Viljoen

Guidelines for the Utilisation and Disposal of Wastewater Sludge: Vol 1: Selection of Management Options, March 2006
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Guidelines for the Utilisation and Disposal of Wastewater Sludge: Vol 2: Requirements for the agricultural use of sludge, March 2006
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Operational Policy for the disposal of land-derived water containing waste to the marine environment of South Africa (MS 13.2), Edition 1, 2004
File format(s) available for download : pdf  ---> Comments to : Kavita Pema

Operational policy for the disposal of land-derived water containing waste to the marine environment of South Africa (MS 13.3), Edition 1, 2004 - Guidance on Implementation
File format(s) available for download : htm  ---> Comments to : Kavita Pema

Operational policy for the disposal of land-derived water containing waste to the marine environment of South Africa (MS 13.4), Edition 1, 2004 - Appendices
File format(s) available for download : pdf  ---> Comments to : Kavita Pema

Policy and Strategy for Groundwater Quality Management in South Africa, First Edition, 2000
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Leon Bredenhann

Raw Water Charges 2007/08: Water Resource Infrastructure Charges (Consumptive) 2007/08
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Raw Water Charges 2007/08: Water Resource Management Charges 2007/08
File format(s) available for download : asp 

Resource Directed Management of Water Quality Series (Sub-Series WQP 1), August 2006
File format(s) available for download : asp 

South African Water Quality Guidelines, Second Edition, 1996
File format(s) available for download : zip  ---> Comments to : Pieter Viljoen

Towards a Strategy for a Waste Discharge Charge System (MS 11), First Edition, September 2003
File format(s) available for download : zip  ---> Comments to : Kavita Pema

Waste Management and the Minimum Requirements, Edition 1: Information Booklet, 1998
File format(s) available for download : pdf  ---> Comments to : Leon Bredenhann

Waste Management Series: Minimum Requirements for the Handling, Classification and Disposal of Hazardous Waste, Second Edition, 1998
File format(s) available for download : pdf  ---> Comments to : Leon Bredenhann

Water Law Review Process : A Strategic Plan for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry to facilitate the Implementation of Catchment Management in South Africa, Discussion Document, April 1998
File format(s) available for download : doc  ---> Comments to : Pieter Viljoen

Water Law Review Process : The Philosophy and Practice of Integrated Catchment Management : Implications for Water Resource Management in South Africa, April 1998
File format(s) available for download : rtf  ---> Comments to : Pieter Viljoen

Other : Water Services
Co-operative governance Action Plan
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Draft sanitation paper for African Sanitation & Hygiene Conference
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Draft White Paper on Water Services
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Ensuring Water Services to residents on Privately Owned Land: A Guide to Municipalities, Version 1, June 2005
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Financial Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of South Africa
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Guidelines for Compulsory National Standards and Norms and Standards for Water Services Tariffs
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Key Water and Sanitation Challenges in North West, January 2006
(Released at the North West Water Summit, 19 - 20 January 2006)

File format(s) available for download : asp 

Key Water and Sanitation Challenges in the Free State, June 2005
(Released at the Free State Water Summit, June 2005)

File format(s) available for download : asp 

Masibambane Annual Report 2002/03, July 2004
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Masibambane II Water Sector Work Plan & Revised Financial Delegation 2006/07, Second Quarter, September 2006
File format(s) available for download : pdf 

Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Annexure 5.3
File format(s) available for download : doc 

Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Annexure 5.4
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Section 1
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Section 4
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Annexure 5.1
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Annexure 5.5
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Project & Programme Management - Business Processes
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Masimbambane Management Contract FW7720 : Section 2
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