Water And Environmental Affairs
latest news & developments
Water finally rises to SA’s development agenda
The department of water and environmental affairs is not holding back as it reviews its key positions regarding the national water policy.
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.
Cullinan mine threatens farming community
Community members allege that a new mine is destroying a wetland, threatening their livelihoods, and is operating illegally.
Water affairs: Saving and sharing our vital resource
A decade ago companies and government did not know about their water use. But scarcity has now forced them to work together.
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.
Minister has serious concerns about sanitation
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica on Wednesday denied there was a sanitation crisis in South Africa.