Anja du Plessis Livres

Focusing on global water stress and scarcity, the book uses South Africa as a key case study due to its significant challenges with water availability and quality. It offers an interdisciplinary evaluation that highlights the parallels between South Africa's situation and similar issues faced worldwide, making it a relevant resource for understanding the broader implications of water resource management.

Focusing on the critical state of South Africa's freshwater resources, the book examines the decline in water governance, management, and service delivery over the past thirty years. It highlights issues such as deteriorating infrastructure and ineffective local governments, supported by real-life examples and case studies from different contexts within the country. Through this evaluation, the book underscores the pressing challenges and degradation of water resources, emphasizing the need for urgent reforms and solutions.

This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River’s water resources. It is a “go-to” book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River’s freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs.