September 20
South Africa: Urgent Warning As Level 6 Snowstorm Approaches KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has warned residents of severe weather conditions that are expected to affect large parts of… Read more »
August 22
South Africa: Support for Riverlands Displaced Families Continues
Cabinet says support for displaced families, whose homes were flooded when the walls of a dam collapsed in the Swartland Municipality in the Western Cape, continues. Read more »
August 27
South Africa: Majodina Receives Preliminary Report Into Riverlands Dam Failure
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has received a preliminary report into what led to the failure of three dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local… Read more »
September 17
South Africa: SA Launches R300 Million Facility for Recycling Plastic
A new PET (polyethylene terephthalate) processing facility, which can accommodate more plastic waste and is the first-of-its-kind technology for Africa, will come on stream in… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Congratulates 33 Field Ranger Graduates
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the 33 newly-graduated field rangers of the Kruger National Park… Read more »
September 16
South Africa: SA Joins the World in Marking International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer serves as a reminder that continuous education and global cooperation are essential to ensure a sustainable future, says… Read more »
August 30
South Africa: Riverlands Report Shows Failure in Meeting Dam Safety Standards
A preliminary report into the Riverlands dam failure has revealed that all dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local Municipality did not meet the dam safety standards… Read more »
August 27
South Africa: Govt to Launch Programme to Clean Cities Across SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that government will soon initiate a programme to clean cities and recognise those that exceed expectations in making their towns… Read more »
South Africa: Sentencing of Notorious Poaching Kingpin Welcomed
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the recent sentencing of a notorious poaching kingpin by a Mozambican Court. Read more »
August 26
South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy
Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Workshop Raises Awareness On Importance of Environmental Conservation
The Department of Water and Sanitation has held a workshop to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on water resources and the environment. Read more »
August 23
South Africa: Progress Made in Relocating Lapland Flood Victims
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, says plans to relocate flood disaster victims from a floodplain area in Lapland, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, to a safer… Read more »
South Africa: Majodina to Visit Gauteng Water Projects
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, joined by Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, will this weekend conduct an oversight visit to water projects in areas that are… Read more »
South Africa: R25 Million to Provide Sanitation for Nelson Mandela Bay Communities
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has committed R25 million over three years to provide dignified sanitation solutions for communities across the metro. Read more »
August 21
South Africa: No Need to Evacuate Riverlands Residents After Dams Fail, Says Govt
The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured residents of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality that the situation has normalised requiring no need for evacuation. Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Dws Priorities Completion of Bucket Eradication Projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will prioritise the completion of the remaining delayed Bucket Eradication Programme projects in the Northern Cape and the Free… Read more »
August 01
South Africa: Two Men Attacked By Leopard At Air Force Base Hoedspruit
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has confirmed that there was a leopard attack at the Air Force Base (AFB) in Hoedspruit in Limpopo over the weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Just Energy Transition Must Not Leave Communities Behind - Ramokgopa
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has insisted that as South Africa continues to transition from a carbon intensive economy to a green economy,… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Residents Urged to Use Water Sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is pleading with residents in Gauteng to practice and maintain water conservation efforts, despite the Integrated Vaal River System… Read more »
July 30
South Africa: Rand Water Concludes Month-Long Maintenance Project
Rand Water will this evening wrap up the final phase of its month-long proactive maintenance, which commenced last month. Read more »
July 29
South Africa: No 'Secret Meetings' Held to Discuss Climate Change Commitments
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has asserted that it has not conducted any "secret meetings" with business on the review of the country's climate… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Inclusion of Young Professionals in Finding Solutions to Water Challenges
The National Water and Sanitation Youth Indaba has thrust into the spotlight the inclusion of young professionals in research and innovation to improve the water sector. Read more »
July 24
South Africa: New Law On Climate Change Response Welcomed
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, into law. Read more »
July 23
South Africa: SA's Response to Climate Change Outlined in New Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Bill, which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Majodina Commits to Improving Water, Sanitation Services
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says the seventh administration will strive to turn the tide on reducing the water and sanitation services backlog. Read more »