July 01
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Rhino Management Plan
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published a notification in the Government Gazette on the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and… Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Rand Water Undertakes Infrastructure Maintenance
Rand Water is expected to embark on extensive infrastructure maintenance from this Saturday, lasting until the end of July. Read more »
June 14
South Africa: KZN Working Towards a Permanent Solution for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is working towards a permanent solution for the people affected by the recent storms. Read more »
June 12
South Africa: Cogta Minister to Visit KZN Following Severe Storms
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Thembi Nkadimeng, will visit KwaZulu-Natal today to assess the impact of the heavy storms that ravaged parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Calls for Helping Hand for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has appealed to the public to extend a helping hand to flood victims by donating essential items such as building materials, as restoration… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Mop Up Operations Continue Across KwaZulu-Natal
Mop up operations continue across KwaZulu-Natal following heavy rains, which wreaked havoc in various parts of the province. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water to Be Impacted By Rand Water Maintenance
Johannesburg Water has reminded customers to store enough water in preparation for the upcoming one-month planned maintenance to be undertaken by Rand Water. Read more »
June 06
South Africa: Restoration of Basic Services in Uthongathi a Priority, Says Ethekwini Mayor
eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, has commended the work done and still underway to restore basic services in uThongathi following heavy rains, which caused widespread… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: Humanitarian Aid, Service Restoration Underway in KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal government remains on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance to the families that have been displaced by devastating floods following heavy rains that have… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating World Environment Day
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has called on all South Africans to join the international community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Metro Preparing for More Disruptive Rain
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality says the possibility of undertaking mop up operations have been placed on hold as the city prepares for more disruptive rain. Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Tiryville Dam Safety After Flash Floods
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is investigating the integrity of the privately-owned Tiryvillle Dam near Kariega in Eastern Cape, following reports of the dam… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Revised Norms and Standards for Water Tariffs
The Department of Water and Sanitation has announced the revised Norms and Standards for tariff setting that provides framework on water tariffs for service providers. Read more »
South Africa: Research Into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Receives $92m
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has welcomed the announcement of a $92 million investment into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Responds to Communities Affected By Inclement Weather
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has responded to several incidents caused by heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms that battered parts of the province,… Read more »
June 03
South Africa: Condolences for Eastern Cape Flood Victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the families who have lost loved ones due to severe flooding in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Heavy Rain Warning for KZN South Coast
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has warned the public in the south coast of the province of level 4 disruptive rains, which… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: DWS One Step Closer to Establishing National Water Agency
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is one step closer to establishing the National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) to ensure sustainable, equitable… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Pact to Provide Access for Small Fishers to Public Works Facilities
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the… Read more »
May 12
South Africa: Sotyu to Hand Over Mabama Forestry Plantation
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, will on Tuesday hand over the Mabama forestry plantation to the Mashamba Traditional Council in… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Creecy Extends West Coast Rock Lobster Fishing Season
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has granted a short extension of the Nearshore West Coast Rock Lobster fishing season. Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Temperatures
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of cold temperatures, widespread rainfall, and possible flooding over parts of South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: School Closures Following Weather Warning
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg Education Districts, and the Helderberg basin area in the Western Cape have been closed on Monday due to the severe storm warnings for… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Diversifying Water Resource Mix Essential for Supply Security, Says Mahlobo
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa's water resource mix for water security. Read more »