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  1. In 2015, Lesotho, South Africa, and Mozambique engaged in regional cooperation regarding water provision, energy supply, and migration discussions.
  2. A treaty was established allowing the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to supply water to Gauteng in South Africa.

Lesotho water project compensation claims move to High Court

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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Claimants in Lesotho seeking compensation for land lost due to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project failed before Lesotho’s Constitutional Court. The court declined to hear their case and directed them to pursue compensation through the ordinary High Court. Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the project is 56.7% complete, with the Polihali Dam at 53% and the 38 km transfer tunnel at 58%.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The project is expected to increase water exports from Lesotho to Gauteng and create around 6,000 jobs over five years. The outcome of the compensation claims determines the future viability of the infrastructure scheme, which increases water supply available to the Gauteng region.

A treaty allows the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to supply water to Gauteng. In 2015, Lesotho, South Africa, and Mozambique engaged in regional cooperation regarding water provision and energy supply.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • LesothoSovereign state where the project is located and where compensation claims are being filed
  • GautengProvince in South Africa that receives the exported water and economic benefits
  • high courtThe court where claimants are now pursuing compensation appeals
  • Lesotho Highlands Development AuthorityGovernment agency managing the water infrastructure project

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  • GautengSpeculative

    Gauteng might see increased water supply available, easing resource strain.

  • Rand WaterSpeculative

    Rand Water might benefit from increased water supply available to the Gauteng region.

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