January 24, 2023
South Africa: Committee to Ensure Sustainable Water Service Management
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced that he is setting up a Steering Committee to oversee and ensure a sustainable water and sanitation services management… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu to Recommission Refurbished Durban's Flood-Damaged Water Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Treatment… Read more »
January 09, 2023
South Africa: Minister Mchunu to Inspect Welbedacht Pipeline Site
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, are expected to conduct an inspection of the Welbedacht pipeline site… Read more »
January 05, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Urged to Use Water Sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to use water sparingly and adhere to water restrictions imposed in some municipalities. Read more »
January 04, 2023
South Africa: Strand Beach, Small Bay Reopened
The City of Cape Town reopened Small Bay and the affected section of Strand Beach on Tuesday. Read more »
December 28, 2022
South Africa: KZN Flood Victims Relocated to New Accommodation
Government has relocated all families that were displaced by the KwaZulu-Natal floods to new and more acceptable accommodation. Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Jubilation As KZN Flood Victims Move to New Houses
Jubilation and ululations were the order of the day for over 400 families from various mass care shelters as they packed their belongings in preparation to move to their new homes… Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Approved Package to Address Damage Caused By Metal Theft
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has announced the approval by Cabinet of a comprehensive package of measures to address the damage caused by metal theft to… Read more »
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 »
South Africa: Sanparks Welcomes Rhino Poacher's Jail Sentence
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the heavy sentencing of a rhino poacher by the Skukuza Regional Court, to a total of 52 years in prison for rhino poaching… 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 14, 2022
South Africa: Green Scorpions Record Improved Compliance, Enforcement
The Green Scorpions, which have been mandated to protect the environment by enforcing legislation, have in the past financial year maintained, and in some instances, even increased… Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Tech Firm to Pay Back Millions to Water and Sanitation Dept
Information technology company EOH is expected to pay back at least R191 million to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in monies it received through its dealings with the… Read more »
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 28, 2022
South Africa: Mchunu Reiterates Commitment to Deliver Water to Communities
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reiterated the Ministry and department's commitment towards the provision of water to the communities. Read more »
October 20, 2022
South Africa: Public Urged to Use Water Sparingly
Cabinet has urged the public to continue adhering to water restrictions and play their part by using the scarce resource sparingly. Read more »
October 17, 2022
South Africa: Boost For Rand Water System
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has committed to increase the bulk water allocation to the Rand Water system. Read more »
October 10, 2022
South Africa: SA Hosts the Executive Director of UN-Habitat
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Wednesday host the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, who will be on an official visit to South Africa. Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: Dpwi Creates Valuable Work Experience for Young Professionals
Young people who have a major role to play in building South Africa back better, must be provided with the skills and work experience so that they are better equipped for the job… Read more »
South Africa: DWS Commits to Deliver Water to Giyani Community
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reassured residents of Giyani that the department is committed to delivering water to the community as promised. 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 »