February 23
South Africa: DWS Reaffirms Commitment to Expand Water Access in Rural Areas
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to safe… Read more »
South Africa: Aucamp Directs Finalisation of Small-Scale Fishers Appeals
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has noted the concerns of small-scale fishers on the finalisation of appeals concerning decisions issued by… Read more »
February 19
South Africa: Rand Water Granted Temporary Boost to Stabilise Gauteng Supply
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Call for Renewed Push to Secure Water and Sanitation Across Africa
Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, saying that delayed… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park
Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park. Read more »
South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Indemnity Form At Table Mountain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Chair National Water Crisis Committee
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a National Water Crisis Committee, which he will personally chair. Read more »
South Africa: Government Intensifies Oversight of Midrand Water Supply Interventions
The stabilisation of water supply in Gauteng remains a priority for government as it implements infrastructure upgrades, system balancing and accelerates investment in new storage… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at work to resolve water supply challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Establishes Operations Centre to Tackle Water Challenges
The Gauteng Provincial Government has established an Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Water Operations Centre to facilitate and coordinate responses aimed at stabilising water… Read more »
February 10
South Africa: Weather Service Monitors Tropical Storm Gezani
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is closely monitoring a moderate tropical storm named Gezani, currently located over the south-west Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar. Read more »
South Africa: Poaching Declines By 16 Percent
South Africa's anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts have yielded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching last year when compared to 2024. Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Concern Over Senteeko Dam Safety Risks
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Portfolio Committee Calls for Long-Term Disaster Preparedness
Parliament's Portfolio Committee and Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has reiterated the call for long-term disaster preparedness and… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Restores Infrastructure
Restoration work is underway in the Kruger National Park following the flood damage sustained last month, says the South African National Parks (SANParks). Read more »
February 03
South Africa: Tech Innovations Key to Building Climate-Resilient Homes - President Ramaphosa
Traditional construction methods may no longer meet the needs of a growing population facing climate change and rising urban pressures, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
February 02
South Africa: Let Us All Work Together to Create a Safe and Supportive Environment for Our Learners
As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are… Read more »
South Africa: Communities Important to Wetland Conservation
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the… Read more »
January 29
South Africa: Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre Launched
Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the… Read more »
January 27
South Africa: SANDF Conducts Project Owethu Outreach in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach… Read more »
January 25
South Africa: Roads Affected By Floods in Mpumalanga
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned
Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Crocodile Bridge Gate Reopens for Day Visitors
As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: R20 Million Emergency Relief Allocated to Tackle Knysna Water Crisis
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the… Read more »
South Africa: Learners Relocated After Storm Hit Amajuba District
Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that… Read more »
