Human Rights Day is observed in conjunction with water week which is an annual event that focuses public attention on the importance of water, one of South Africa's most limited resources and a basic human right. Water security is one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa and the world, especially the developing world in the 21st century and precisely for this reason why we must make sure that we have a Department of Water and Sanitation which is fully functional, adhering to the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations, free it from corruption, clean it up and secure the sustainable livelihoods of our people.