December 01, 2023
South Africa: Heatwave Conditions Break Records
Following the heatwave conditions that prevailed for a number of days in most parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) says November records were broken in… Read more »
November 30, 2023
South Africa: President Heads to Dubai for UNFCCC's COP28
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead South Africa's delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of Parties (COP28)… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Work Under Way to Clear Hyacinth At Hartebeespoort Dam
The Department of Water and Sanitation is working tirelessly to ensure the efficient rehabilitation of the Hartebeespoort Dam. Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Collaboration Is Key to Moving SA Towards a Water Secure Future
Collaboration is critical in moving South Africa towards a more water secure future that in all essence, is the pursuit towards the fundamental preservation of life. Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Can Expect Heat Waves This Summer
South Africa can expect warmer than normal conditions, with a high chance of the occurrence of heat waves over the interior during the summer season of 2023-2024. Read more »
November 12, 2023
South Africa: Environment Minister Publishes Game Meat Strategy
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published the Game Meat Strategy for South Africa (the Strategy) in the Government Gazette No.49620 for… Read more »
South Africa: Biodiversity Agreements to Be Implemented By Private Rhino, Lion Owners in Limpopo
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), together with the Sustainable Finance Coalition, has developed Biodiversity Management Agreements (BMAs) to be… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: September Floods Declared a National Disaster
The Western Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the decision to declare the floods that took place in September as a national disaster. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Deal on Climate Loss and Damage Fund for Developing Countries
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has welcomed the agreement by the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Tackle Pollution With Organised Labour, Plastic Sector
While government has made progress in tackling plastic pollution, it has committed to address the problem of plastic pollution in consultation with the plastic industry and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: Govt Delegation Attends in Africa Sanitation Conference
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is leading a department delegation to the 7th Africa Sanitation (AfricaSan) Conference in Swakopmund, Namibia. Read more »
November 04, 2023
South Africa: Fire Leaves 250 People Homeless
Over 200 people have been left homeless after a fire broke out at the Plastic View informal settlement, the City of Tshwane's Emergency Services Department said. Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Funds Allocated for Future Climate Disasters #MTBPS2023
To cater for the growing pressures imposed by climate change on infrastructure, especially at the local level, government has created a resource pool to specifically respond to… Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: Call to Reduce Carbon Emissions as Climate Change Bill Debated
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy, has called for nations to move with speed to reduce carbon emissions to limit the severity of climate… Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Disaster Teams Respond to Damage Caused By Heavy Rains in KZN
Natal Provincial Disaster Management teams are currently assisting people affected by heavy rainfall and strong winds that caused widespread destruction, particularly in Mtubatuba… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Working to Address Waste Services Disruptions
The City of Ekurhuleni is working to address the challenges experienced with waste removal services in Tsakani, KwaThema, Duduza and Langaville. Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Urged to Implement Risk-Reduction Measures
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction measures. Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Three Die, Teenager Missing in Eastern Cape Rains
The OR Tambo District Municipality Mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana has sent condolences to families that have lost their loved ones following Monday's heavy rains in various parts of the… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: Disaster Response Teams On the Ground Amid Rains
Communities in the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) in the Eastern Cape have been urged to remain vigilant amid the rainy weather conditions. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Residents Urged to Be Cautious During Rainy Conditions
Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape has warned residents and motorists to exercise caution as rainy conditions persist. Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Govt Consulting on National Water Strategies
Water and Sanitation Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, will on Thursday join Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) executive leaders and Standard Bank, in a workshop to engage on… Read more »
October 10, 2023
East Africa: SA Participates in Indian Ocean Rim Association Meeting
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will take part in the 23rd Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: DWS Withdraws Government Waterworks Draft Regulations
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced the withdrawal of the proposed regulations relating to access and use of government waterworks and surrounding… Read more »
South Africa: Borehole Drilling Underway in Ethekwini
As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the… Read more »