development of a policy for using water for recreational purposes. This document and policy is the first step in the process towards the regulation of the use of water for recreational purposes. Page iDepartment of Water Affairs and Forestry Policy for Using Water for Recreational Purposes Subject: Purpose: Using water for recreational purposes Defining government’s overall and DWAF’s particular responsibility regarding this water use and establishing the basic principles, aims and policy for regulating the use of water

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