August 21, 2023
South Africa: SA, China Cooperation Can Bring Mutual Benefit for the Future
Cooperation between China and South Africa can be a source of development and mutual benefit between both countries. Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: SA Deploys Firefighters to Assist Canada
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's Working on Fire programme is deploying a team of more than 200 firefighters and management to the Canadian province of… Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Govt Raises Concern Over Flood Relief Efforts
The Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has raised concern about lack of coordination and integrated plans to resolve the housing needs of people displaced… Read more »
June 17, 2022
South Africa: Minister Zulu to Receive Donation for Disaster Relief Assistance
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu and the MEC of Social Development, Nonhlanhla Khoza, will on Friday receive a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints… Read more »
June 14, 2022
South Africa: KZN Flood Relief Donor Account Gets Over R3.6 Million
Over R3.6 million has been donated through a dedicated bank account opened by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government towards the rebuilding process following the floods. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Aims to Accommodate Over 4,000 Displaced Families
As the construction of Temporary Residential Units (TRUs) continues, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says the provincial government's focus is to accommodate more than 4 396… Read more »
June 08, 2022
South Africa: SANDF Supports Flood Victims
The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, says the SANDF -- as the last line of defence in the Republic -- has exerted itself to… Read more »
June 07, 2022
South Africa: eThekwini Working On a Lasting Solution for Displaced Flood Victims
eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor, Philani Mavundla, says the city is in discussions with Human Settlements MEC, Jomo Sibiya, to find a lasting solution to the challenges faced… Read more »
May 29, 2022
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Humanitarian Aid From Qatar
Government has welcomed much-needed humanitarian aid from the State of Qatar, as it is expected to bolster efforts in response to the devastating floods that recently hit… Read more »
May 25, 2022
South Africa: Real-Time Audits to Curb Wastage of Disaster Relief Funds
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says as part of implementing real-time audits, her office will timeously report on how funds aimed at providing relief to KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern… Read more »
May 24, 2022
South Africa: KZN Municipalities to Allocate Community Halls for Displaced People
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has instructed all municipalities to identify and allocate community halls to be used as shelters for the homeless. Read more »
May 16, 2022
South Africa: Collaborative Efforts to Assist Flood Victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured flood affected residents of KwaZulu-Natal, the North West and Eastern Cape that government and stakeholders are drawing all resources to… Read more »
May 12, 2022
South Africa: Joint Response Tactical Team Leads Search and Rescue Operations in KZN
Deputy President David Mabuza says government has activated a Joint Response Tactical Team to spearhead search and rescue operations in KwaZulu-Natal in the aftermath of the… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Solidarity Shown to Flood Victims
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has commended the unity shown by South Africans from all walks of life in reaching out to communities ravaged by the recent floods. Read more »
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Relief Efforts Receive a Boost
Rebuilding and relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal have received a boost from Sasol after the chemicals and energy company donated mobile clinics and an emergency vehicle to aid in the… Read more »
May 11, 2022
South Africa: Post Office Discontinues Payment of R350 Grant At Its Branches
The South African Post Office (Sapo) will no longer pay beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant at its branches. Read more »
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Launches KZN Disaster Relief Initiative
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched its KwaZulu-Natal disaster relief Initiative in an effort to assist families affected by the recent floods in that province. Read more »
May 10, 2022
South Africa: Deputy Minister Brings Relief to Flood Victims
Deputy Minister of Social Development, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, will today continue with her mission to bring much-needed relief to flood victims in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
South Africa: General Masemola Thanks, Encourages KZN Floods Rescue Teams
National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has expressed his appreciation to search and rescue teams attempting to retrieve bodies lost in floods that swept… Read more »
May 03, 2022
South Africa: Bogopane-Zulu, Stakeholders Continue Relief Efforts in KZN
Social Development Deputy Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, will today return to Mzinyathi, Ethekwini in KwaZulu-Natal to continue offering support and relief to those affected… Read more »
April 26, 2022
South Africa: UN Team Visits KZN to Offer Assistance in Areas Affected By Floods
A technical team of the United Nations (UN) in South Africa is currently in KwaZulu-Natal to assess the damage in the parts of the province that were affected by the recent floods. Read more »