June 24
South Africa: Department Clarifies End of Vlakfontein Project Contracts
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the termination of employment contracts for 178 workers on the Vlakfontein Canal Rehabilitation Project in Standerton does not… Read more »
June 23
South Africa: South Africa, Let's Make History - Let's Plant 10 Million Trees On Heritage Day As Part of President Ramaphosa's One Billion Trees Programme
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President's vision, the… Read more »
June 16
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Bursary Recipient Pays It Forward
Three years ago, Kagiso Komane (32) shared how a bursary from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) helped him overcome financial hardship and realise his dream of obtaining… Read more »
June 12
South Africa: Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to Strengthen Supply
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and… Read more »
June 11
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 »
June 05
South Africa: Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant Resume Operations
The City of Tshwane has announced that the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant has resumed operations following the successful repair of a critical raw water pump that had… 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 »
June 03
South Africa: Rand Water Completes First Phase of Maintenance
Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming… Read more »
South Africa: Saws Advises of Cold, Wet and Windy Conditions
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions across several provinces, while light snowfall is expected over the… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: Minister Calls for Tougher Plastic Pollution Measures
Government is prepared to strengthen regulation and enforcement against plastic pollution, including targeting companies that fail to comply with waste management obligations, says… 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: Minister Publishes National Elephant Heritage Strategy
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has announced the publication of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy in the Government Gazette,… Read more »
Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the… Read more »
June 01
South Africa: Department Demands Action Over Kai !garib Municipality's Deteriorating Water and Sanitation Services
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has condemned the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape for failing to implement remedial measures aimed at… 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 »
May 31
South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »
May 29
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at… Read more »
May 28
South Africa: Seitlholo Visits Kai !garib Municipality Over Water and Sanitation Challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape to engage municipal… Read more »
May 26
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 »
May 24
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 »
South Africa: Western Cape Pushes Ahead With Recovery Efforts Following Severe Weather
Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Disaster Classification Following Severe Weather
The Western Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the classification of a provincial disaster following severe weather conditions that affected large parts of the province… Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Outline Plans to Tackle Water Challenges At SAHRC Inquiry
Three Gauteng municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday to respond to concerns over water supply disruptions, deteriorating… Read more »
South Africa: E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project Launched in Mthatha
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has launched an e-waste collection and recycling pilot project in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
May 20
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 »
