April 20
Lesotho: Ministers to Unveil Advanced Tunnel-Boring Equipment for Lesotho Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, and Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, are set to unveil state-of-the-art… Read more »
South Africa: Typical Autumn Weather System Dominates SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a typical autumn weather system will dominate the country this week. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Government Publishes Revised Plan for Rhino Conservation
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the publication of the revised Black and White Rhino Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) in the… Read more »
April 15
South Africa: South African Weather Service Warns of Severe Storms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms over the extreme north-east of the Northern Cape, the North West, and the Free State on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Seitlholo Raises Concern Over Delays in Meyerton Wastewater Project
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has raised concerns over delays in the completion of the R220 million upgrade of the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Ethekwini Disaster Teams Respond to Widespread Flooding
The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Global Fairness in the Sharing of Benefits Derived From Biodiversity
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called for greater global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity. Read more »
April 02
South Africa: R1.4 Billion Water Project Boosts Supply in Thembalethu
The handover of new water infrastructure in Thembalethu, George, has brought renewed hope to residents, with the project expected to improve water security while supporting local… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Announces Brixton Reservoir to Boost Joburg Water Supply
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the construction of a new ground reservoir and tower in Brixton has been successfully concluded, making a tangible difference in strengthening… Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Majodina to Release Green Drop Report
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a… Read more »
March 29
South Africa: Severe Thunderstorms Expected for Parts of South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms that are expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday. Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Mahlobo Calls for Science-Driven Action to Tackle Water Crisis
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa's water challenges. Read more »
March 18
South Africa: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Five Provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. Read more »
March 12
South Africa: South Africa, Eswatini to Sign Revised Komati Basin Water Treaty
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Eswatini's Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini are set to formally sign the Revised Treaty on the… Read more »
South Africa: Heat Wave Event Breaks Temperature Records
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Coordinated Action Needed to Address Bojanala Water Supply Challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has urged the Rustenburg and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities, the Bojanala District Municipality and Magalies Water to work… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Establish Task Team to Tackle Rustenburg Water Supply Challenges
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has directed that a joint task team be established between Rustenburg Local Municipality and Magalies Water to develop a… Read more »
March 09
South Africa: SA, Egypt Ministers Highlight Women's Role in Tackling Water Challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, have convened women professionals from the water sector to… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Heatwave Warning for South-Western Region
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Bronkhorstspruit Gets Water Relief As Government Intervention Delivers New Borehole
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will this morning officiate the handover of a newly completed borehole in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, as part of government's… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Communities Urged to Exercise Caution During Thunderstorms
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Government Intervenes to Address Delays in Water Infrastructure Projects
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is prioritising the completion of delayed water infrastructure projects to address the country's water challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Launched to Safeguard South Africa's Water Sector
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) aimed at strengthening the fight… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Public Warned Against Consumption of Washed-Up Lobster and Fish
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has warned members of the public that washed-up lobster and fish are not safe for human consumption. Read more »
February 24
South Africa: R760 Million Infrastructure Investment to Ease Water Woes
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says a R760 million infrastructure investment upgrade is underway in the city of Johannesburg to permanently resolve water issues. Read more »
