'Taps set to close on illegal water use'

By Philda Essop, This article was originally published on page 4 of Cape Argus on April 12, 2006

Serious measures are being considered against illegal water users, Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica warned on Tuesday.

Speaking at the Western Cape Water Summit in Rawsonville, she described illegal water use as a "concern" to her department.

"We intend taking serious action against people who use water illegally, who extract and store water without the necessary permits," she said. "Illegal water use is a criminal offence and perpetrators can be prosecuted."

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