November 22, 2022
South Africa: SA Welcomes Decision to Establish Fund to Address Climate Change
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the decision to establish a fund on loss and damage to address the impacts of climate change. Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: Call for Collaboration to Achieve COP27 Outcomes
South Africa has called on all Parties to work constructively and in a spirit of compromise to achieve the draft outcomes of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Read more »
November 18, 2022
South Africa: More Work Needs to Be Done On Climate Education
With the imminent threat of climate change, South Africa has laid the foundation to enable climate education in schools but there are areas of improvement that have been… Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Cape Town Accredited As a Ramsar Wetland City
The City of Cape Town is South Africa's first city to be accredited as a Ramsar Wetland City. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Egypt: President Ramaphosa to Participate in Climate Summit in Egypt
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit scheduled from today until tomorrow in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Government Tackling Climate Change With Science Based Approach
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, says government is committed to mitigating climate change and building communities' resilience towards its… Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: KZN Details Plan to Move Flood Victims From Community Centres
Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says government has put in place a practical plan to move those affected by the floods out of community care centres by the end of… Read more »
South Africa: Developed Nations Urged to Prioritise Climate Change Adaptation #AfricaClimateCrisis
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has called on developed countries to meet their commitments towards climate change adaptation. 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 »
August 08, 2022
South Africa: Women Challenged to Find Solutions to Climate Change
South African women have been challenged to take part in conversations aimed at finding solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. Read more »
July 27, 2022
South Africa: Govt Takes Measures to Keep Taps Running in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Department of Water and Sanitation is rolling out several interventions to assist the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to avert taps from completely drying out due… Read more »
July 19, 2022
South Africa: National State of Disaster Extended to 18 August
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has extended the National State of Disaster to 18 August 2022. Read more »
July 18, 2022
South Africa: Concern Over Move to Coal
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has expressed concern at some developed countries who were reverting to coal in response to their negative… Read more »
July 08, 2022
South Africa: National Treasury Allocates First Phase of Floods Funding
The National Treasury has confirmed the allocation of R516 million in the first phase funding in response to the April flood disaster that caused significant damage to… Read more »
July 06, 2022
South Africa: KZN Unveils Land Parcels for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has unveiled the land parcels that have been secured and linked to each mass care centre, as part of a programme to get the flood victims'… 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: Progress Made in Water, Power Supply Restoration in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent 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 »
South Africa: Progress Made in Port of Durban Repairs
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has hailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the "significant progress" made in repairs to its Durban Rail and Ports following the heavy… Read more »
South Africa: Over 20 Unidentified Bodies Not Collected After KZN Floods
A total of 85 280 people have been affected by floods which wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving thousands of people in five districts and eThekwini Municipality homeless, and… Read more »
June 09, 2022
South Africa: Government Prioritising Food, Water and Shelter for Flood Victims #AfricaClimateCrisis
Government is prioritising the provision of food, water and shelter for people displaced during the devastating floods in April and May. Read more »
South Africa: Government Focused On Resolving Energy Deficit #AfricaClimateCrisis
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says government is doing all it can to resolve energy challenges in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Invest in Climate-Proof Infrastructure
Deputy President David Mabuza says government will invest in climate-resilient infrastructure following the recent devastating floods that caused loss of life and devastated roads… 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 »
South Africa: SARS, DTIC Donate Seized Clothing to Flood Victims
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have joined forces to donate tonnes of seized clothing, blankets and footwear… Read more »