May 01, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Department Calls on Mines to Register Tailing Dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department's database to submit their information in order to… Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Tourism Sector Encouraged to Go Green
Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of… Read more »
South Africa: Fish Deaths At Hartbeespoort Dam Caused By Lack of Oxygen
Investigations conducted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the fish that died on 11 April at the Hartbeespoort Dam, was due to extremely low oxygen… Read more »
April 25, 2023
South Africa: Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Resigns
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu have thanked the department's outgoing Chief Director of Communications and… Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Government Concerned Over Locally Acquired Indigenous Cholera Cases
The Department of Health has expressed concern at the increasing number of locally acquired indigenous cholera cases following the four new cholera cases that were recorded over… Read more »
March 26, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Eastern Cape Flood Victims
OR Tambo District Municipality Acting Executive Mayor, Thokozile Sokanyile, has sent her heartfelt condolences to the families of three people who lost their lives during… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Limpopo Firefighters Prepare for Winter Season
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's Working on Fire (WoF) in Limpopo has officially kick-started preparations for the winter fire season by training… Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Response Required for Climate Change Adaptation #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of accelerating efforts to adapt to the reality of a rapidly changing climate,… Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: Cyclone Freddy - SA Sends Condolences to Affected Families
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences, on behalf of South Africa, to countries affected by tropical Cyclone Freddy. Read more »
South Africa: 3500 Gizzu Portable Power Stations Recalled
All persons in possession of GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations have been urged by the National Consumer Commission to immediately stop using them and return them to the… Read more »
South Africa: Most Dams At Capacity, Adequate Bulk Water to Meet Demand
While various measures are being implemented to ensure the sustainable and reliable supply of water, government has appealed to consumers to reduce demand and prioritise paying… Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Heavy Rain
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall, which may result in widespread significant flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Passes Agricultural Amendment Bill
The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill and the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill during its hybrid plenary on Tuesday. Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: Maternal Air Pollution Exposure Puts Unborn Babies At Risk
Pregnant mothers living in air pollution hotspots in South Africa risk bearing a child with a congenital birth anomaly; specifically orofacial cleft lip and palate (CLP). Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching
South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu to Receive Report On Nw Water Interventions
The North West Steering Committee led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Monday meet its Technical Task Team to receive progress report and plans on water and… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Public Works to Expropriate Servitudes to Improve Limpopo Power Supply
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has started a process of assessing if servitudes can be expropriated by Eskom in order to allow the power utility to supply… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water Safe for Consumption
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Thapelo Amad, has reassured Johannesburg residents that the City's water is safe for consumption. Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister Hopes to Expand Build Environment Bursary Programme
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says she will lobby for more money for her department's bursary programme so more learners can continue their studies in… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Climate Financing, Debt and Money Laundering on Agenda for South Africa-U.S. Talks
Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, engages United States… Read more »
South Africa: Heatwave in South Africa 'Poses a Serious Health Threat'
Infants, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those who are on chronic medications are the most vulnerable to death as a result of… Read more »
January 25, 2023
South Africa: U.S., SA Task Team to Combat Financing of Wildlife Trafficking
As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave
Government has urged South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. Read more »