The current study is investigating the extent to which the current policy and legal framework encourages and guides the development of small-scale horticultural production using alternative water sources. There are two parts to this investigation: the first part of the study provides a brief review and summary of the current policy framework on food security and small scale gardening in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. A second part will shed some light on policy and regulations regarding the use of purified sewerage water for production. Rainwater harvesting is not governed by specific regulations and/or policies, but is encouraged.