Water Law
AGRICULTURAL LAW
Conradie Inc. has a strong focus on legislation regarding the supply of water and water rights. Water law reflects the law dealing with water management and the provision of water services in South Africa and is a very specialized field.
The Breede Valley is one of the most important Agricultural Regions in the Western Cape Province in the context of the South African wine industry. The area is also one of the most prominent regions in the production of grapes, deciduous fruits, vegetables, etc.
Conradie Inc. assists clients with advice on the requirements of water law, including water management, water rights and water services and the policies appertaining thereto.
Our team offers assistance to either farmers’ water rights, businesses’ water needs for industrial use or companies needing advice with respect to contracts on the supply of water. This includes advice regarding the registration and transfer of water use rights, effluent discharge and the legal provisions governing wetlands and watercourses, validation and confirmation of water use.
Water is one of our most life-threatening resources and Conradie Inc. deals with the daily changes of transfers in water rights and uses the full extent of the water law to ensure correct water management and the adequate deliverance of water services and supply of water.
Our attorneys try to advise on inquiries, investigations, and any other legal issues you may need to be dealt with in a responsible manner.
About Hendrik Conradie
Director and Attorney
Born in Ceres and matriculated at Paarl Gimnasium, Poffie studied law at the University of Stellenbosch, where he completed his BComm and LL.B in 1957 and 1961 respectively. Poffie completed his articles at Silberbauers in Cape Town and was admitted as an attorney shortly after. On the 31st of October 1963, Poffie was admitted as a Notary Public and then as a Conveyancer on the 26th of February 1964.
Since 1985, Poffie has been a member of the South African Council for Valuators and is also a valuator in terms of Section 6(1) of the Estate Act as well as a member of the South African Council for Property Evaluators.
Once moving to Worcester, Poffie joined the firm L.F. Stofberg and in due course joined Mr Stoffberg as a partner of the firm which became known as Stofberg & Conradie.
Poffie became director of the firm as it evolved from Stofberg, Conradie & Botha to Conradie, Davids & Partners to what it is today, Conradie Incorporated.
Poffie has a wealth of knowledge and years of experience specialising in the fields of:
- Water law
- Environmental law
- Notarial practice
- Conveyancing
- Contract law and
- Commercial law