South Africa: Warm-to-Cool Conditions for Christmas, New Year Period

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period. Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Calls for Responsible Water Use This Festive Season

As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina in Lesotho

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction… Read more »

Lesotho: No Extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP),… Read more »

South Africa: Significant Progress Being Made in Delivering Water and Sanitation Projects

The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has announced significant progress in delivering water and sanitation projects across the… Read more »

South Africa: Reports Highlights Importance of Secure Ecological Infrastructure

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Bernice Swarts, has called for swift and decisive action to protect and restore ecological infrastructure as a… Read more »

South Africa: Water Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Orange-Senqu River Basin

The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange-Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource… Read more »

East Africa: Rhino Horn Seized in Multi-Agency Operation

A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to… Read more »

South Africa: Recreational Fishing Dates for West Coast Rock Lobster Season Announced

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the designated recreational fishing dates for the 2025/26 West Coast Rock Lobster season. Read more »

South Africa: Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner 'Ignored Structural Instability Warning'

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development… Read more »

Southern Africa: Simelane Calls for Unified Climate Action As SADC Faces 'Unprecedented' Climate Threats

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Parliaments Urged to Drive Climate Action, Protect Women and Youth

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on parliaments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to strengthen legislation, oversight and public participation in… Read more »

South Africa: Three Additional Sluice Gates Opened At Vaal Dam

A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels. Read more »

South Africa: DWS to Release Report Into Jagersfontein Dam Collapse

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Outlines Plans to Tackle South Africa's Water Crisis

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed the mounting water crisis facing South African municipalities, revealing a multifaceted approach to tackle systemic issues plaguing… Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Secures Deal to Support Clean Energy Initiatives

Transnet and the French Development Agency (AFD), with support from the European Union (EU), have announced a major partnership aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of South… Read more »

Africa: SA Welcomes Outcomes of COP30

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Address NCOP On Water Challenges, Policing and Land Reform

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this afternoon. Read more »

South Africa: Safety Warning Amid Level 9 Weather Alert

Citizens have been urged to remain cautious as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 9 weather warning. Read more »

South Africa: Public Urged to Stay Away From Water Courses Amid Heavy Rains

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng,… Read more »

South Africa: City of Tshwane Warns of Potential Flooding As Rain Pours

The City of Tshwane (CoT) has called on residents living in low lying areas to immediately move to higher ground as heavy rain continues to fall over most parts of Gauteng. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Water and Sanitation Access

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Weather Warnings for Several Provinces

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Advance Climate Finance At COP30

During this week's climate conference, government will push forward the implementation of securing the US$1.3 trillion in climate finance pledged to developing countries last year. Read more »

South Africa: SA Calls for Implementation of Environmental Crime Declaration

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) to implement the recently adopted declaration that advocates for the… Read more »