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Per Government Gazette No. 40713, the DWS process allows up to 300 cumulative days from pre-application enquiry to decision. In practice, timelines vary based on the complexity of the application and DWS workload. We guide you through each step to reduce delays and avoid common rejection reasons.

Not always. For qualifying uses, a General Authorisation (GA) registration may be sufficient — this is faster and more cost-effective than a full WULA. We always assess GA eligibility first before recommending a more complex licensing route.

WaterLaw SA has a 100% success rate in borehole identification to date. This is achieved through our rigorous desktop hydrological and geological assessment process, combined with on-site geophysical surveys, before any drilling begins.

Yes — we operate nationally across all nine provinces of South Africa. Whether your project is in Limpopo, the Western Cape, or anywhere in between, we can assist with borehole programmes, licensing, and compliance work.

Absolutely. Many organisations have boreholes or water uses that were never formally authorised. We can assist with retrospective licence applications, General Authorisation registrations, yield testing to support submissions, and ongoing compliance management.

Don’t worry if you’re not sure where to start — that’s what we’re here for. Helpful details include your property location, the type of water use, approximate volumes required, and any existing licences. But even a basic description is enough to begin.