December 01, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Publication of Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) for public comment. Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Feasibility Study On Implementing Solar Panels in Hospitals
The Department of Health is working with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct a feasibility study on the rollout of solar panels in critical areas… Read more »
South Africa: President to Address Green Hydrogen Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open and address the special-edition Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in Cape Town this… Read more »
November 21, 2022
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 15, 2022
Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for AU to Join G20 Leaders Group
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African Union to be made a permanent member of the G20. Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: France, Germany Grant SA €600 Million JET Concessional Financing
South Africa, France and Germany have signed loan agreements for the two European nations to each extend €300 million in concessional financing to South Africa to support the… Read more »
November 08, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Innovative Ways to Fund Just Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for bolder and innovative ways to finance Just Transition projects in developing countries, saying a "one-size-fits-all approach" will not… Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Loan 'Significant Step' for Just Energy Transition
Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana says the R9 billion concessional loan approved for the repurposing of the Komati Power Station is a "significant step" for South Africa's… 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 30, 2022
South Africa: Young Inventor Shares Vision for Water Secure SA
Close friends and classmates, Unam Halam and Faith Claasen's invention, the Drop Saver, is making waves at the World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more »
August 11, 2022
South Africa: Beneficiaries Warned Against Sale of Government Subsidised Houses
Human Settlements Deputy Minister, Pamela Tshwete, has reiterated that title deeds are not a licence to sell government subsidised houses. Read more »
July 07, 2022
South Africa: Renewable Energy Bidder's Conference Kicks Off
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will host a Bidders Conference today for renewable energy producers and stakeholders in relation to government's call for bids… Read more »
July 06, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Just Energy Transition Framework
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Just Energy Transition (JET) Framework will serve as a key evidence-based guide for policy making for South Africa's transition from a carbon… Read more »
July 01, 2022
South Africa: Winter Rainfall Boosts Dam Levels
While the overall outlook of the national water levels improved slightly week-on-week, the Department of Water and Sanitation reiterated its call to water users to exercise maximum… 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 »
May 27, 2022
South Africa: Climate Change Preparedness Critical for the Future, Economy and People #AfricaClimateCrisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa says recent flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape is proof that climate change is upon us and that preparing for its effects is now,… Read more »
May 28, 2021
South Africa: SA Sees Increase in Alien Species
The number of alien species that has been established in South Africa has increased by 15% from 1 637 to 1 880, about a third of which are invasive, says Minister of Forestry,… Read more »