September 23, 2022
South Africa: SARS Operations Net Wildlife Criminals, Tax Evaders
Intensified South African Revenue Services-led (SARS) operations have seen the net fall on several tax evaders and wildlife criminals. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Partnerships Key to Protecting Rhino Population
South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to protect the black and white rhino populations through partnerships that have resulted in species conservation over the years. Read more »
September 14, 2022
South Africa: Minister Mantashe Concerned About Free State Slime Dams
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says he believes that a 2007 judgement essentially declaring that slime dams do not fall under the jurisdiction of the… Read more »
September 12, 2022
South Africa: Govt Coordinates Jagersfontein Disaster Response
A multidisciplinary team was on Sunday dispatched to Jagersfontein, Free State, following the burst of an abandoned mine in the area. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Works to Restore Broken Down Units
Eskom says it has returned at least 37 generation units to service following what Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, called a "disastrous week" for the power utility. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Committee to Visit Jagersfontein
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy says it is urgently planning to visit Jagersfontein following the mudslide that has devastated the area. Read more »
August 30, 2022
South Africa: Young Inventor Shares Vision for Water Secure SA
Close friends and classmates, Unam Halam and Faith Claasen's invention, the Drop Saver, is making waves at the World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Read more »
August 24, 2022
South Africa: Finding Solutions to Nelson Mandela Bay Drought
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reiterated the need to get to grips with what climate change means for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality (NMBMM), and the… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Seeks Urgent Action to Fix Sanitation in eThekwini
The Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has asked officials in eThekwini Municipality to provide it with a definite deadline by when repairs at the Tongaat… Read more »
South Africa: Committee Conducts Oversight Visit to KwaZulu-Natal
Parliament's Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has welcomed the progress of efforts made by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government and eThekwini… Read more »
August 23, 2022
South Africa: Mchunu Consults KZN Municipalities On Reconfiguration of Water Boards
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has consulted the Water Service Authorities (WSA) in KwaZulu-Natal on the reconfiguration of two water boards, Umgeni and Mhlathuze… Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Govt Raises Concern Over Flood Relief Efforts
The Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has raised concern about lack of coordination and integrated plans to resolve the housing needs of people displaced… Read more »
August 08, 2022
South Africa: Women Challenged to Find Solutions to Climate Change
South African women have been challenged to take part in conversations aimed at finding solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. Read more »
July 28, 2022
South Africa: N. Cape Community Has Its Say On Fracking
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has noted the concerns raised by the Richmond community over unconventional gas drilling and the possibility of the fracking… Read more »
July 29, 2022
South Africa: Minister Honours World-Renowned Ranger Dedicated to Conservation
Ahead of World Ranger Day, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy paid tribute to Timbavati's Head Ranger, Anton Mzimba, who was gunned down outside his… Read more »
July 27, 2022
South Africa: Govt Takes Measures to Keep Taps Running in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Department of Water and Sanitation is rolling out several interventions to assist the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to avert taps from completely drying out due… Read more »
July 25, 2022
South Africa: DWS On Course With 90-Day Water-Use Licensing Process
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is working around the clock to ensure that the process for water-use licence applications is finalised within 90 days. Read more »
July 22, 2022
South Africa: Minister Publishes Biodiversity Management Plans
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published for implementation the Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP-S) for Aloe Ferox and the Honeybush… Read more »
July 19, 2022
South Africa: National State of Disaster Extended to 18 August
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has extended the National State of Disaster to 18 August 2022. Read more »
July 18, 2022
South Africa: Concern Over Move to Coal
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has expressed concern at some developed countries who were reverting to coal in response to their negative… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Addressing Nelson Mandela Bay Water Challenges - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says all three spheres of government are working together to ensure that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape avoids running completely out of… Read more »
July 11, 2022
South Africa: Winter School Camp to Promote Careers in Built Environment Sector
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is this week hosting the 8th annual Winter School Camp programme. Read more »
South Africa: SA Encouraged to Continue to Observe Covid-19 Safety Protocols
Cabinet has, in a statement issued on Monday, warned against complacency as the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. Read more »
South Africa: Focus On Cleaning Rivers for Mandela Month
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated its call on all South Africans to actively take part in the Clear Rivers campaign for pollution-free and healthy water… Read more »
July 08, 2022
South Africa: National Treasury Allocates First Phase of Floods Funding
The National Treasury has confirmed the allocation of R516 million in the first phase funding in response to the April flood disaster that caused significant damage to… Read more »