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 »
March 28
South Africa: Interventions to Stabilise Water Supply in Durban South Coast Areas
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality says the city is working around the clock to stabilise water supply in areas that are supplied through the South Coast Augmentation (SCA)… Read more »
March 18
South Africa: South Africa and Zimbabwe Enter Landmark Water Sharing Deal
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Zimbabwean Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, have signed an agreement… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Disaster Teams Activated in KZN Municipalities Amid Heavy Rainfall Warning
Disaster teams have been activated in all KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that may be affected by heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the north-eastern part of… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Service Delivery 'War Room' Working to Resolve Water and Electricity Disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe to Sign Agreement for Treated Water Transfer to Musina
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, will on… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Policy to Improve Water, Sanitation Services On Privately-Owned Land
Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has launched a landmark policy aimed at improving the delivery of water and sanitation services on privately-owned land. Read more »
March 01
South Africa: SA, Netherlands Recommit to Cooperation in Water and Sanitation Sector
The governments of South Africa and the Netherlands have undertaken to explore more cooperation opportunities in the water and sanitation sector in order to strength the existing… Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Records High Number of Rhino Poaching Cases
While efforts to prevent rhino poaching have resulted in positive outcomes in national parks across the country, South Africa has seen a shift in rhino poaching with the majority… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Comments Deadline for Draft IRP 2023 Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024. Read more »
February 08
South Africa: Climate Change Fund to Be Established to Support Communities
Government is expected to establish a Climate Change Response Fund to address the devastating effects of the phenomenon on vulnerable areas in South Africa. Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Period for Ministerial Task Team for Captive Lion Industry Extended
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the establishment of the Ministerial Task Team -- which is set to identify and recommend… Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Disaster Teams Respond to Areas Affected By Severe Thunderstorm
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says provincial disaster management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Mchunu Commits to Resolve Ethekwini Water Supply Challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has undertaken to resolve the water supply challenges in the City of eThekwini by 15 February 2024. Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Several Parts of KZN Classified Disaster Areas Following Floods
Several flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been classified disaster areas by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Launches Clean Up Campaign
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched a clean up campaign aimed at addressing illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces in the municipality - particularly in the township. Read more »
December 29, 2023
South Africa: Four Bodies Recovered in Ladysmith Floods
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that search and rescue teams have discovered the remains of four people in Ladysmith. Read more »