*2.3. Sector System*

The Constitution of South Africa and specifically the Bill of Rights enshrines the basic human right to have access to adequate drinking water in section 27(1)(b), an environment that is not harmful to human health or well-being in section 24(a), and a healthy and safe environment in section 152(1)(d) [68]. These constitutional rights mandate the state in section 27(2) of the Constitution [68], through the Department of Water and Wastewater (DWS), to ensure that the water resources of the country are sustainably consumed and managed as well as protected [77].


#### **Table 3.** National cybersecurity challenges.
