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 »
South Africa: SA Trains Officials to Crack Down On Illegal Plastic Waste Trade At Sea
Government has, for the first time, provided international training to officials to equip them with the skills needed to manage the complex global trade in hazardous waste and… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Government Launches Water Anti-Corruption Drive
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has announced the establishment of a national Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum as part of intensified efforts to combat… Read more »
May 14
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 »
May 13
South Africa: Indaba an Opportunity to Profile SA's National Parks
Africa's Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute… Read more »
May 11
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 »
May 10
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 »
May 08
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 »
May 07
South Africa: Cabinet Updated On Hammanskraal Clean Water Project
Cabinet has at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday received a progress report on the Hammanskraal Clean Water Project that is driven by Magalies Water under the Department of Water… Read more »
South Africa: Senqu Bridge Launch a Key Achievement in Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The recently launched Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho represents a landmark achievement under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Cabinet said on… 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 »
May 06
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 »
May 05
South Africa: Public Urged to Exercise Caution Amid Severe Weather Warnings
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all South Africans to exercise heightened caution following severe weather warnings… Read more »
May 04
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 »
April 30
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Rallies All Spheres of Government to Tackle Water Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa's deepening water crisis, warning that poor… Read more »
April 28
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 »
April 23
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Heavy Rain, Severe Thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours expected in the North West on… Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Kruger National Park Urges Camping Guests to Stock Up On Supplies
Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival. 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 »
