South Africa: Clean Air Is a Human Right

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human… Read more »

South Africa: Call for SA to Be Part of Climate Change Response

As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response. Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay On High Alert As Severe Rainfall Warning Issued

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged residents, businesses, motorists and other stakeholders to exercise extreme caution after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued… Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Cold, Wet and Windy Weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Calls for Urgent Climate Resilience in Agriculture

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says resilience is no longer an abstract concept for agriculture but an "operational necessity" as climate change, failing logistics… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action Ahead of COP17

South Africa has concluded its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Consultative Conference with renewed calls for inclusive, community-driven biodiversity… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Champion Climate Cooperation At Copenhagen Summit

As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Storm Death Toll Rises to 10

The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following… Read more »

South Africa: Several Weather Warnings Issued for Northern, Western, Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that very cold, wet, and windy conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Cemeteries Reopen Following Flood Disruptions

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions. Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Issues Warnings for Adverse Weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Front in the Western Cape, Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the western parts of the Western Cape and the south-western parts of Namakwa… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Leads Relief Efforts

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has been conducting site visits across flood-affected communities to ensure the smooth progress of relief interventions as heavy… Read more »

South Africa: Burials At Several Municipal Cemeteries Suspended Following Heavy Rainfall

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is… Read more »

South Africa: Mop-Up Operations Continue At Garden Route National Park Following Flooding

The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Issues Flood Warning Amid Hazardous Conditions

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Activates Disaster Preparedness Measures Ahead of Severe Weather

The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with municipalities and emergency services, has activated monitoring and preparedness measures across… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Activates Operations Centre Amid Rainy Weather

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact… Read more »

South Africa: Weather Conditions Expected to Start Clearing

Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Cold, Wet and Windy Weather

A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: Level 2 Warning for the Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging winds and waves in the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Moves to Strengthen Climate Response Across Municipalities

As South Africa experiences more frequent extreme weather events, government has launched a national initiative to strengthen climate-responsive development across municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: Typical Autumn Weather System Dominates SA

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a typical autumn weather system will dominate the country this week. Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Disaster Teams Respond to Widespread Flooding

The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban… Read more »

South Africa: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Five Provinces

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. Read more »