December 22, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Urges Gauteng Residents to Use Water Sparingly Ahead of Christmas Weekend
Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly ahead of Christmas weekend Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Leads Extended Cabinet Meeting to Further Prepare for Severe Weather and Load Shedding-Related Risks
Premier leads extended Cabinet meeting to further prepare for severe weather and load shedding-related risks Read more »
November 27, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Calls for Public Comments On a Policy to Ensure Basic Services for Farm Dwellers
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), as a sector leader, is embarking on developing and finalising the Draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on Privately Owned Land. Read more »
November 19, 2022
South Africa: Deputy Minister David Mahlobo Addresses 2022 World Toilet Summit
Deputy Minister Mahlobo shares South Africa's experiences in the sanitation sector Read more »
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment On Release of COP27 Draft Outcomes #AfricaClimateCrisis
SA welcomes release of COP27 draft outcomes Read more »
November 15, 2022
South Africa: Recent Rains Improve Nation's Water Levels
The country's water levels have improved due to recent rainfalls Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Updates On Western Cape Water Supply System
Update on the use of water from the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS): hydrological year 2022/23 Read more »
November 14, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Takes Responsibility for Operations and Maintenance of State Dams
The safety of state dams is assured Read more »
November 08, 2022
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - UN Climate Change Conference 2022
His Excellency Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Read more »
November 01, 2022
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Invites Public Comments On Draft White Paper On the Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa's Biodiversity
Public comment invited on the revised draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa's Biodiversity Read more »
September 29, 2022
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu On Water Security in South Africa
Minister Mchunu allays fears of water outage in the country and calls for prudent water use Read more »
September 05, 2022
South Africa: Minister Barbara Creecy On Process of Awarding Small-Scale Fishing Rights in Western Cape
The Western Cape High Court has reviewed and set aside the 2016-2019 process of awarding small-scale fishing rights in the Western Cape. Read more »
August 31, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Calls On Consumers to Use Water Sparingly This Spring Season
Spring season will increase water demand - Use water sparingly Read more »
August 15, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Western Cape Water Situation
Latest update on Western Cape water situation Read more »
July 27, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Host Community Engagement On 'Fracking'
Community engagement on "Fracking" continues with Prince Albert and Laingsburg communities Read more »
July 28, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On National Water Volumes
National water volumes continue to decline, water users urged to save water Read more »
July 14, 2022
South Africa: Foresty, Fisheries and the Environment On Payment of Benefits From Rooibos to SAN and Khoi Communities a Milestone for Industrywide Collaboration
Payment of benefits from rooibos to San and Khoi communities a milestone for industrywide collaboration Read more »
July 11, 2022
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Publishes Strategic Biodiversity Draft White Paper for Public Participation #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in South Africa has been published by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms… Read more »
July 05, 2022
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - Handover of the Just Transition Framework
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Just Transition Framework Read more »
July 04, 2022
South Africa: Minister Senzo Mchunu Calls for Acceleration On Water Leaks Repairs in the Nmbmm
Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has called for all leaks in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to be fixed urgently, with his ideal being by the end of… Read more »
South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Gives Progress Report On Sulphur Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulphide Smell Experienced By Public in Gauteng and North West Provinces
The task team investigating complaints about the stench experienced over parts of Gauteng and North West on 7 June 2022 has determined that a combination of weather events and… Read more »
June 29, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Slight Increase of the Dam Levels in Limpopo This Week
A slight increase of the dam levels in Limpopo this week Read more »
June 30, 2022
South Africa: Minister Lindiwe Zulu Closes Youth Month Programme and Hands Over Newly-Built Houses for Older Persons Affected By Floods in KwaZulu-Natal
Minister Zulu to close Youth Month Programme and handover newly-built houses for older persons affected by floods in KZN Read more »
June 29, 2022
South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Kwazulu-Natal's Main Water Supply System
KwaZulu-Natal's main water supply system remains at full capacity Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Minister Engages Mpumalanga, Limpopo Communities On Water Supply Project
Minister Mchunu engages Mpumalanga and Limpopo communities on the Loskop Water Supply project Read more »