Hall on Water Rights in South Africa

Fourth Edition

An important and increasingly relevant work exploring the history and development of water law and river rights in South Africa. Far more than simply a legal reference, the book offers fascinating insight into how governments and landowners have historically viewed, controlled and allocated water in a dry and water-stressed landscape. The volume examines key legal doctrines, legislation and court decisions governing private and public water rights, subterranean water, irrigation boards, water courts, servitudes, government water schemes, water sport control areas and the Orange River Development Project, among many other topics. It also includes detailed discussion of the influential Water Act of 1956. Particularly topical today, the book provides valuable historical perspective at a time when proposed South African government regulations surrounding access to state dams and the control of recreational water use have sparked considerable debate among anglers, tourism operators and watersport enthusiasts alike. An significant reference work for those interested in rivers, conservation, environmental history and South African legal history. Excellent condition (includes an inscription in the front.) Hardcover, 24.5cm x 15.6cm, 393 pages.