Abstract
M.A. (Development Studies)
Water Conservation and Demand Management is an old global phenomenon which has required great attention in the 21st century. Globally, Africa to be specific has witnessed significant population growth, thus a need to deliver water and conserve that which is currently available has intensified. This study has therefore investigated Water Conservation and Demand Management in Alfred Nzo District Municipality. Data was collected in various sections of Ntabankulu Local Municipality and Umzimvubu Local Municipality using the quantitative method. The study was therefore written on three themes namely, the extent to which participants Understand Water Conservation and Demand Management, Behaviour which looks at how participants respond to the phenomenon and the government response to the phenomenon. The study discovered that participants have a fair understanding of the phenomenon and are enjoying slight assistance from the government. They have also created their own ways of accessing water, conserving and protecting the resource.