April 08
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Temperatures
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of cold temperatures, widespread rainfall, and possible flooding over parts of South Africa. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Disaster Teams Activated in KZN Municipalities Amid Heavy Rainfall Warning
Disaster teams have been activated in all KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that may be affected by heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the north-eastern part of… Read more »
February 08
South Africa: Climate Change Fund to Be Established to Support Communities
Government is expected to establish a Climate Change Response Fund to address the devastating effects of the phenomenon on vulnerable areas in South Africa. Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Disaster Teams Respond to Areas Affected By Severe Thunderstorm
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says provincial disaster management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe… Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Several Parts of KZN Classified Disaster Areas Following Floods
Several flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been classified disaster areas by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng. Read more »
December 29, 2023
South Africa: Four Bodies Recovered in Ladysmith Floods
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that search and rescue teams have discovered the remains of four people in Ladysmith. Read more »
December 21, 2023
South Africa: Public Urged to Follow Instructions of Firefighting Authorities in Simon's Town
The public has been urged to follow instructions from firefighters managing the wildfire in Simon's Town. Read more »
December 04, 2023
South Africa: White Paper On Electric Vehicles Released
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has released a White Paper that outlines a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) roadmap for South Africa and the structure of… Read more »
South Africa: Our Plan to Tackle Climate Action Must Leave No One Behind - President
As the country grapples with an energy crisis, President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, known as COP28, to emphasise that the… Read more »
December 03, 2023
South Africa: Developing Countries Must Stand As One - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged member countries of the G77+China to "stand together in solidarity, to support each other and to speak with one voice at COP 28". Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pleased With Milestones At COP28
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed satisfaction with the level of engagements at the Conference of Parties (COP28). Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: Heatwave Conditions Break Records
Following the heatwave conditions that prevailed for a number of days in most parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) says November records were broken in… Read more »
November 30, 2023
South Africa: President Heads to Dubai for UNFCCC's COP28
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead South Africa's delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of Parties (COP28)… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: September Floods Declared a National Disaster
The Western Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the decision to declare the floods that took place in September as a national disaster. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Deal on Climate Loss and Damage Fund for Developing Countries
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has welcomed the agreement by the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Funds Allocated for Future Climate Disasters #MTBPS2023
To cater for the growing pressures imposed by climate change on infrastructure, especially at the local level, government has created a resource pool to specifically respond to… Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: Call to Reduce Carbon Emissions as Climate Change Bill Debated
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy, has called for nations to move with speed to reduce carbon emissions to limit the severity of climate… Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Disaster Teams Respond to Damage Caused By Heavy Rains in KZN
Natal Provincial Disaster Management teams are currently assisting people affected by heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused widespread destruction, particularly in Mtubatuba… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Farmers Urged to Implement Risk-Reduction Measures
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction measures. Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Three Die, Teenager Missing in Eastern Cape Rains
The OR Tambo District Municipality Mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana has sent condolences to families that have lost their loved ones following Monday's heavy rains in various parts of the… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Developed Economies Must Do More to Tackle Climate Change - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has re-emphasised the call for developed economy countries to fulfil their pledge to assist developing nations in their transition to low carbon… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Developed Economies Urged to Accelerate Climate Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa says developed economy countries, in particular, must act with urgency to accelerate the reduction of emissions, fulfil their obligations and honour past… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls On Wealthy Countries to Meet Financial Commitments On Climate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on partners from wealthy countries to meet the climate financial commitments they made to tackle global warming in developing countries. Read more »