May 21, 2023
South Africa: Health Warns Public of Diarrhoeal Disease Outbreak and Rising Cholera Cases
The Department of Health would like to urge the public to take extra precautionary measures and maintain proper hand-hygiene as the country experience an outbreak of Diarrhoeal… Read more »
May 13, 2023
South Africa: World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Celebrated
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment today joins countries across the world in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day 2023 on 13 May 2023. Read more »
May 10, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Rise in Mpumalanga Water Levels
Mpumalanga water levels in a healthy state but water users urged to save water Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Paul Mashatile Embarks On Oversight Visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Local Municipality
Deputy President Mashatile to embark on an oversight visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Local Municipality, Free State Read more »
April 28, 2023
South Africa: Mines to Register Tailing Dams to Ensure Compliance With Safety Regulations
DWS calls on mines to register tailing dams on its database to ensure compliance with dam safety regulations Read more »
April 08, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Consults On Draft Regulations On Access and Recreational Use of State Dams and Surrounding State-Owned Land
DWS consults on the draft regulations on access and recreational use of state dams and surrounding state-owned land Read more »
April 01, 2023
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu Hails Public Private Partnership for Success of Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme
Minister Mchunu hails the public private partnership for the success of Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme Read more »
March 31, 2023
South Africa: Presidential Climate Commission Hosts National Colloquium On Long Term Electricity Planning and the Just Transition #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Presidential Climate Commission will on Friday, 14 April host the National Colloquium on long term electricity planning and the Just transition. The colloquium will be held at… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Water Levels Demonstrating Slight Increase
Rainfall boost dam storage capacity as average national water levels demonstrate a slight rise Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Offers Condolences to Nations Affected By Cyclone Freddy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people, offered condolences to the governments and citizens of Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar which have been… Read more »
March 10, 2023
South Africa: South Africa and Eswatini Conclude Public Consultations On Komati River Basin Treaty
The Government of the Republic of South Africa in conjunction with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini concluded public consultations which were aimed at soliciting inputs… Read more »
February 27, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Decrease of Vaal Dam Capacity Level
Vaal Dam further reduces outflow as capacity level decreases Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Continues to Monitor Water Levels in Vaal River System
Department of Water and Sanitation continues to monitor water levels in the Vaal River System to ensure full storage capacity and safety of infrastructure Read more »
February 13, 2023
South Africa: Govt Declares National State of Disaster to Enable Intensive Response to Widespread Floods
Government has, in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Declares National State of Disaster to Enable Intensive Response to Widespread Floods
Government has, in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are… Read more »
February 02, 2023
South Africa: Minister Calls On South Africans to Collaborate in Protection of Wetlands
Today, 2 February 2023, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy calls on all South Africans to collaborate in the protection of wetlands as South… Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment On Signing Memorandum of Understanding On Cooperation in Re-Introduction of Cheetah to India
Inter-Governmental Agreement concluded to re-introduce cheetah to India from South Africa Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Clamps Down On Farmer for Illegal Water Use
Another KZN farmer taken to task for constructing an illegal dam for farming business Read more »
South Africa: Concern at Impact of Hot Conditions on Water Levels
The scorching hot conditions impact the country's dam levels negatively Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave Season
Government urges South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. Read more »
January 20, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Holds Public Consultations On Draft Policy On Water and Sanitation Services
DWS consults the public in Mpumalanga on the Draft Policy on Water and Sanitation Services provision on Privately Owned Land Read more »
January 19, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Steady Decline of Water Levels
The weekly state of reservoirs report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation indicates a steady decline of the water levels in the country's reservoirs to 94.6% this… Read more »
January 04, 2023
South Africa: MEC Sihle Zikalala Places Disaster Management Teams On High Alert As Disruptive Rain Is Expected in Kwazulu-Natal
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs department has placed disaster management teams on high alert following the severe warning that was issued by the South African… Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Dam Levels
Dams remain stable in most part of the country, but water users urged to save water Read more »
December 28, 2022
South Africa: Minister Mondli Gungubele Affirms Work Done to Relocate KZN Flood Victims to New Homes
Minister in the Presidency affirms work done to relocate KZN flood victims to new homes Read more »