The sector focus on developing groundwater capacity and commitment at municipal level in South Africa, is at the top of current agenda's. (Refer also to the upcoming WRC Dialogue on improving development and management at municipal level). Below is a recent article extracted from the March 2020 IMIESA publication titled "Water Science can help municipalities sustain groundwater supply" featuring insights and recommendations from the 2019 GWD Conference Chair, Mr Gert Nel.