September 28, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works Tender Welcomed
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into allegations of maladministration and corruption related to the R295… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Draft Water Services Amendment Bill
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Water Services Amendment Bill for public comment. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Africa Must Collaborate On Green Energy Agenda - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Developed Economies Must Do More to Tackle Climate Change - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has re-emphasised the call for developed economy countries to fulfil their pledge to assist developing nations in their transition to low carbon… Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Work Underway to Resolve KZN Water Woes
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is working tirelessly to assist municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal that are facing water challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Conservation Policy
Members of the public are invited to submit their comments on the draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Developed Economies Urged to Accelerate Climate Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa says developed economy countries, in particular, must act with urgency to accelerate the reduction of emissions, fulfil their obligations and honour past… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Water Reservoirs, Towers Left Empty After Thunderstorm
Johannesburg water reservoirs and towers are currently critically low to empty following Tuesday night's thunderstorm, which caused a power failure at Rand Water's Zuikerbosch… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls On Wealthy Countries to Meet Financial Commitments On Climate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on partners from wealthy countries to meet the climate financial commitments they made to tackle global warming in developing countries. Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Utilities Ask Consumers to Use Water Sparingly
Rand Water and Johannesburg Water have urged consumers and citizens to use water sparingly as demand is exceeding supply. Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Calls On Social Partners to Tackle Joblessness, Climate Change
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on social partners to work with government to deal with the country's pressing issues, especially unemployment and climate change. Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Minister Attends African Climate Summit
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Read more »
South Africa: Water Dept Engages Public On Government Waterworks Draft Regulations
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will this week host public consultations on draft regulations relating to access and usage of government waterworks for recreational… Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Lobbies for Funding of Environmental Challenges #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called on developed countries to meet their commitments to fund the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, which… Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: Minister Creecy Pays Tribute to Two Senior Environmental Officials
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has expressed her condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of two senior environmental… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Young Women Urged to Explore Opportunities in Oceans Economy
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has encouraged young people to explore career opportunities in the oceans… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Rhino Killings Decrease By 11 Percent
In the first six months of this year, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa, representing an 11% decrease when compared to the same period last year. Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: Nkadimeng Calls On Brics to Prioritise Just Transition
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, says BRICS must prioritise the objectives of a just transition as the countries transition to low… Read more »
South Africa: Developed Nations Urged to Fund Nature Conservation
Developed countries need to assist with securing an at-scale, predictable and appropriate funding stream for nature conservation and protection of biodiversity, says Minister of… Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Agreement to Help Resolve Water Crisis in Giyani
The Water Research Commission (WRC) and Limpopo Provincial Government have signed a memorandum of understanding in a bid to address the water crisis in Giyani. Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Couple Found Guilty of Smuggling Reptiles
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the conviction of a Gauteng couple, Gerald and Elisha van der Westhuizen, for their role in the… Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Study Unable to Pinpoint Source of Cholera Outbreak
An independent analysis following the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, did not find any presence of a cholera strain from water sources used for domestic… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Rolls Out Microgrid to Electrify Community in Upington #AfricaClimateHope
To help South Africa move closer to the goal of universal access to electricity, Eskom Distribution last week launched one of its first microgrid technology at Swartkopdam, about… Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Warning of Severe Cold Front in Midlands Areas
Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has appealed to residents, especially in informal settlements, to prioritise safety, amid a severe cold… Read more »