Public Participation Process

The Public Participation Process for the boulevard WATER USE LICENCE is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that The Boulevard Body Corporate and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 7^th August 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Tuesday 8^th September 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the Truworths section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Truworths Ltd and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto South Africa (Pty) Ltd), commenced on Friday 3^rd July 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties and to submit any additional comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Thursday 3^rd September 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the menlyn park shopping centre section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Pareto Ltd on behalf of Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto South Africa (Pty) Ltd), commenced on Wednesday 24^th June 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) and to submit any additional comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Monday 24^th August 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the sea harvest section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Selecta Sea Foods (Pty) Ltd, subsidiary of Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd, and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto South Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 12^th June 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) and to submit any additional comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Thursday 13^th August 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the Watch tower section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of South Africa NPC and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 15^th May 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) and to submit any additional comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Wednesday 15^th July 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the RETREAT FARM section 21(a), (C), AND (I) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that the Jaco de Wet Family Trust and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 27^th March 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) and to submit any additional comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Monday 29^th June 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the bridgewater manor SECTION 21(A) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Bridgewater Manor (Pty) Ltd, the Bridgewater Manor Retirement Village Body Corporate, and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) will commence on Friday 6^th February 2026 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Monday 6^th April 2026.

The Public Participation Process for the CLÉ DU CAP SECTION 21(A) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that the Clé du Cap Retirement Village Body Corporate and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 5^th December 2025 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Tuesday 24^th February 2026.

The Public Participation Process for OSLO BEVERAGE section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION WILL SOON BE OPEN for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Oslo Beverage (Pty) Ltd and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) will commence on Friday 14^th November 2025 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Tuesday 6^th January 2026.

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REFINEMENT OF STRATEGIC GROUNDWATER SOURCE AREAS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s water resources are under increasing pressure from rising demand, climate variability, and pollution. To support improved protection and management, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has launched a project to refine the delineation and management of Strategic Groundwater Source Areas nationally and across borders.

The 2^nd Public Stakeholder Meeting was held on Tuesday 2^nd December 2025 at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Pretoria and online via Microsoft Teams. Hosted by DWS in collaboration with Umvoto South Africa, the session shared the project’s background, objectives, and progress, highlighting its role in supporting water security, biodiversity, and resilience.

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The Public Participation Process for the medharvest foods section 21(a) WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Medharvest Foods (Pty) Ltd and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto South Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 10^th October 2025 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Monday 10^th November 2025.

The Public Participation Process for Belhar Calgro WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION is open for public comment

This Notice serves to inform that Belhar Calgro M3 Development Company (Pty) Ltd and the groundwater and environmental consultant (Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd) commenced on Friday 18^th July 2025 with the Public Participation Process for the project as set out in Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). All stakeholders are invited to register as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) and to submit any initial comments or questions to us.

To register and provide comment please contact Umvoto directly (Attention: Ms Gemma Bluff) via email or telephone (021 709 6700) by no later than Monday 18^th August 2025.