SA, Mozambique ministers set to curb poaching
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa and Mozambique's tourism minister will take action to combat rhino poaching, says her department.
Hunting industry earns SA R6.2-billion
In her budget vote, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has said that the industry shows the value of SA's biodiversity and would be supported.
SA needs 'R670bn over the next 10 years' for water
SA needs to invest an estimated R670-billion in new water and sanitation infrastructure over the next decade, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.
SA must save water ... or else
There could be a shortage of clean water if South Africans do not work to conserve it, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.
Water leaks cost Gauteng R8-billion
Gauteng has lost 480-million kilolitres of water in the last financial year - enough to fill 192 000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
South Africa signs rhino deal with Vietnam
Local rhinos have been thrown a lifeline with a memorandum of understanding signed between Vietnam and South Africa.
Shanduka denies Molewa intervened in licence row
Shanduka Group has denied that Minister of Water Edna Molewa had discussions with it about water licences for its coal operations.
Legality of operations a grey area if old-order rights exist
Nelly Shamase, Matuma Letsoalo
Forty-six mines are operating without water licences in SA in violation of the National Water Act, water affairs department documents reveal.
Saving Cyril: Molewa accused of meddling
Nelly Shamase, Matuma Letsoalo
Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa allegedly intervened to prevent action and possible prosecution of mining companies linked to Cyril Ramaphosa.
Molewa: Hunting brings much to South Africa's economy
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the hunting industry has contributed millions to South Africa's economy in past years.
Carolina residents take their water woes to court
Residents of a Carolina in Mpumalanga are taking the government to court after six months of waiting for their municipal water supply to be cleaned.
SA's economy cleans up with green jobs for greenhorns
As SA focuses on pro-poor growth and job creation, tens of thousands of new posts in the booming green economy are being filled by young job-seekers.
Farming out SA's water worries
The impact of water scarcity on crop farming will soon be one of SA's biggest problems. We may need to look beyond our borders for a solution.
'There's shit in the water'
Diepsloot's desperate water situation has tested the patience of its thirsty and scared residents.
South Africa's water crisis just got expensive
South Africa will need R570-billion for investment in the water value chain in the next 10 years, says the department of environmental affairs.
Molewa wants help to solve acid mine water crisis
Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on the public to find a long-term solution to the acid mine drainage.
Water crisis looms, but there's hope in the pipeline
Rapidly depleting water supplies spell massive problems for SA unless enough money is raised to implement the solutions needed to prevent a crisis.
The second transition will be green
The government is committed to creating sound strategies for sustainable development progress, writes the minister of water and environmental affairs.
