November 30, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Dubai to Participate in the World Climate Action Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), today, Thursday 30 November 2023, to lead South Africa's participation in the United Nations… Read more »
November 26, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Hosts Hybrid Climate Change and Water Sector Consultation Workshop
Leading scientists converge to make inputs on the revised Climate Change Strategy Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Agreement On Loss and Damage Fund Ahead of International Climate Talks
South Africa's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, welcomes the agreement by the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention… Read more »
October 28, 2023
South Africa: Minister Sihle Zikalala Announces the Construction of Over 100 Welisizwe Bridges
The sight of school children crossing swelling and dangerous rivers because of lack of bridges Infrastructure in the country's rural areas will soon be a thing of the past. This… Read more »
October 27, 2023
South Africa: Deputy Minister David Mahlobo Participates in High-Level Ministerial Panel Discussions At Cairo Water Week 2023, 29 Oct to 2 Nov
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo will participate in the sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW2023) from 29th October to 2nd November 20203 in Cairo, Egypt. The conference is… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga Addresses the Maritime Security - Djibouti Code High-Level Meeting, 24 Oct
As part of the October Transport Month campaign for 2023 Transport Minister Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga will on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 address the Maritime Security: Djibouti Code… Read more »
September 23, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Meeting With Gauteng Municipalities and Rand Water to Find a Common Solution to Current Water Challenges
Gauteng municipalities to devise concrete plans aimed at addressing the current and future water challenges Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Calls On Citizens to Adhere to Water Restrictions
DWS calls on citizens to adhere to municipalities water restrictions to conserve water as temperatures rise Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Deputy Minister David Mahlobo Officially Opens 50th Worldwide Congress of International Association of Hydrogeologists in Cape Town, 19 Sept
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo, will officially open the 50th Worldwide Congress of International Association of Hydrogeologists to be held in Cape… Read more »
August 22, 2023
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu Welcomes Appointment of Members to Water Tribunal
Water and Sanitation Minister, Mr Senzo Mchunu has warmly welcomed the newly appointed members of the Water Tribunal, a structure set to hear water related appeals against the… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu Meets With North West Business Fraternity Over Provision of Water and Sanitation Services, 28 Jul
Minister Mchunu to meet with the NW business fraternity over the provision of water and sanitation services in the province Read more »
South Africa: MEC Nonkqubela Pieters Hands Over Dohne Merino Rams in or Tambo
MEC Pieters wants OR Tambo farmers to benefit from exporting livestock Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Gives Update On Western Cape Water Situation
The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is encouraged by the sustained momentum of the upward trend in its Western Cape Dam storage systems. Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture and Rural Development On Employment of Western Cape EATI Graduates
Report finds that Western Cape EATI graduates are more likely to be employed Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Calls On Public to Clean Up and Protect Water Resources in Celebration of Mandela Month
DWS calls on the public to clean up and protect water resources in celebration of Mandela Month Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Pollution of Rivers By Municipal Water Treatment Systems
DWS is engaged in several initiatives to address the pollution of rivers by municipal waste water treatment systems Read more »
June 28, 2023
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and Environment On 9th Brics Environment Ministers Meeting
Joint statement of the ninth (9th) BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu Encourages South African Youth to Contribute Innovative Ideas in Water Sector
Minister Mchunu encourages South African youth to contribute innovative ideas in the water sector Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Status of Western Cape Dams After Heavy Rains
Media tour at Berg River Dam: status of Western Cape dams after heavy rains Read more »
June 18, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Infrastructure On Citrusdal Access Roads
Citrusdal access roads update Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: MEC Anton Bredell On Prioritising Lives and Safety During Extensive Flooding
Western Cape government prioritising lives and safety during extensive flooding Read more »
June 04, 2023
South Africa: MEC Anton Bredell On Commemoration of World Environment Day
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said that protecting the environment is of critical importance, as all the… Read more »
May 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu and City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink Agree On a Way Forward to Solve Water Issues in Hammanskraal
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu and the Executive Mayor of City of Tshwane, Cllr. Cilliers Brink today agreed on a proposal for a joint project to resolve the… Read more »
May 28, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Drinking Water Quality Management Amid the Cholera Outbreak
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) would like to provide the public with clarity regarding questions which are being raised regarding drinking water quality in South… Read more »
May 22, 2023
South Africa: Technical Teams to Work With City of Tshwane, Health Dept in Response to Cholera Outbreak
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has noted with great concern the outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal and conveys his condolences to families who lost their loved ones… Read more »