Moneyweb - Drilling a borehole without approval is illegal, and anyone found wanting will be arrested, have their equipment confiscated, and face the full might of the law, says City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Public Safety councillor Mgcini Tshwaku. https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/coj-illegal-borehole-drilling-can-lead-to-jail-time/