2018-12-28 |
Minister Mokonyane cautions against discrimination at beaches |
2018-12-19 |
Minister Mokonyane to lead a community outreach programme and clean-up campaign in Kagiso |
2018-12-18 |
POSTPONED: Launch of Coastal Awareness programme in East London |
2018-12-18 |
Minister Mokonyane welcomes balanced outcome of Katowice climate change talks |
2018-12-18 |
Operation Phakisa takes over from Operation Corona |
2018-12-13 |
South Africa launches climate change explorer app at UNFCCC CoP24 in Katowice, Poland |
2018-12-12 |
Minister of Tourism, Mr Derek Hanekom’s statement at the High-Level Segment of the Katowice Climate Change Conference (Cop24/Cmp14/Cma1-3) |
2018-12-12 |
South Africa to host the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Conference in Cape Town |
2018-12-10 |
South Africa showcases the Climate Change Near-Term Priority Flagship Programmes at UNFCCC COP24 in Katowice, Poland |
2018-12-10 |
Minister Mokonyane urges holiday makers to enjoy our coast responsibly |
2018-12-10 |
Minister of Tourism and Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson arrive in Katowice, Poland for the UNFCCC CoP24 |
2018-12-08 |
Countries act towards safer passage for Migratory Waterbirds |
2018-12-06 |
Department of Environmental Affairs to wrap up Antarctic Week with South African-Norwegian Polar Seminar |
2018-12-06 |
Minister Mokonyane wishes SANAE 58 Scientific Expedition a safe journey to Antarctica |
2018-12-06 |
Department of Environmental Affairs internship opportunities |
2018-12-05 |
Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson to officiate the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Schools Recycling Awards Ceremony |
2018-12-05 |
SA Agulhas II to depart for the annual Antarctica relief voyage & the historic Weddell Sea Expedition |
2018-12-05 |
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane to appoint experts to provide strategic and technical guidance towards effective management of sulphur dioxide emissions from power generation plants |
2018-12-04 |
The 7th session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA MOP7) kicks off in Durban |
2018-12-03 |
Antarctic centre to be built at the Port of Cape Town |
2018-12-03 |
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane announces SA’s participation at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Katowice, Poland |
2018-12-03 |
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane to appoint the high level panel to review policies relating to matters of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros handling, management, breeding, hunting and trade |
2018-12-02 |
Media statement by the minister in respect of Dazzalle Traders (Pty) Ltd and other developments in the hake inshore trawl fishery sector |
2018-11-30 |
Environmental Affairs Minister Nomvula Mokonyane welcomes the hosting of 7th session of Meeting of Parties (MoP7) to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) |
2018-11-30 |
Media registration for 3rd Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Ministerial Conference in South Africa open |
2018-11-29 |
Environmental Affairs to launch first South African Antarctica Season Week |
2018-11-27 |
7th Meeting of the Parties (AEWA MOP7) to the UN Agreement on the Conservation of AEWA, administered by UN Environment |
2018-11-27 |
EAPASA launches online registration process for Environmental Assessment Practitioners in Durban |
2018-11-26 |
South Africa hosts 7th session of Meeting of Parties (MoP7) to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) |
2018-11-26 |
Department of Environmental Affairs welcomes the criminal sentence for polluting South African waters |
2018-11-25 |
South Africa participates in the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Kenya |
2018-11-20 |
Joint statement issued at the conclusion of the 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change |
2018-11-18 |
Candice Stevens from BirdLifeSA and the Government of South Africa receive International Award for work on Biodiversity Tax Incentives for South Africa’s Protected Area Network |
2018-11-16 |
AU statement at the Breakfast-Meeting of South Africa |
2018-11-16 |
Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson’s opening address at an event on plant conservation for human well-being and nature |
2018-11-15 |
Director-General Ms Nosipho Ngcaba delivered a panel statement during High Level Dialogue on solutions to financing nature for the Post 2020 Era |
2018-11-14 |
Statement delivered by Minister of Public Works, Mr Thembalane Nxesi during the Roundtable discussions on infrastructure |
2018-11-14 |
Deputy Minister Barbara Thompson's statement on mainstreaming biodiversity in the Infrastructure Sector |
2018-11-14 |
South Africa participates in global 30 Days at Sea Operation |
2018-11-13 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson’s statement at the Africa Ministerial Biodiversity Summit in Sharm EL Shaik, Egypt |
2018-11-13 |
Acting Minister Mr Derek Hanekom's statement on behalf of SADC Region during the African Ministerial Summit on Biodiversity |
2018-11-13 |
Department of Environmental Affairs welcomes lengthy sentence handed down to rhino poacher |
2018-11-13 |
Acting Minister Mr. Derek Hanekom leads the South African delegation at the 14th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Egypt |
2018-11-09 |
Media registration for 3rd Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Ministerial Conference in South Africa open |
2018-11-06 |
Delta Environmental Centre and Department of Environmental Affairs offers employment and training for youth |
2018-11-06 |
The governments of the Republic of South Africa and CHAD together with African Parks and SANParks confirm the discovery of two additional black rhino carcasses in Zakouma National Park in CHAD |
2018-11-04 |
Environmental Affairs responds to the Chinese Government decision to lift ban on domestic rhino horn and tiger bone trade |
2018-11-02 |
Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson to address graduation ceremony for Youth Environmental Services (YES) programme |
2018-11-02 |
DEA to host the 4th annual National Ocean and Coastal Information Management System (OCIMS) stakeholder workshop, 6 – 8 November 2018 |
2018-11-02 |
Draft amendments to the Norms and Standards for the Management of Elephants in South Africa published for public comment |
2018-10-31 |
Department of Environmental Affairs deploys more firefighting resources to Eastern and Southern Cape |
2018-10-26 |
Acting Minister Mr Derek Hanekom to address the launch of the African Youth Waste Network by the Sustainable Seas Trust in Port Elizabeth |
2018-10-25 |
Cabinet approves a representative network of Marine Protected Areas in the South African exclusive zone |
2018-10-25 |
Acting Minister, Mr Derek Hanekom mourns the passing of pilot during Western Cape firefighting operations |
2018-10-21 |
South African Government, the government of the Republic of CHAD, African Parks and SANParks confirm the discovery of two black rhino carcasses in CHAD |
2018-10-18 |
Department of Environmental Affairs welcomes the arrest of poachers while urging communities to assist in combating rhino poaching |
2018-10-17 |
Department of Environmental Affairs showcases the R45 million Manyeleti Game Reserve project in Bushbuckridge |
2018-10-16 |
Minister Zokwana releases decisions on appeals filed in the west coast rock lobster (nearshore) fishery sector: fishing zone F |
2018-10-16 |
Department of Environmental Affairs marks World Migratory Bird Day 2018 |
2018-10-11 |
Working together to tackle the serious organised crime of the illegal wildlife trade |
2018-10-04 |
Postponed: Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson to launch National Marine Week |
2018-10-04 |
Collection of media accreditation for the funeral of the late Minister, Dr Edna Molewa |
2018-10-03 |
Higher Education Minister, Ms Naledi Pandor, pays tribute to the late Minister, Dr Edna Molewa |
2018-10-01 |
Media accreditation for the official memorial service and funeral for the late Minister, Dr Edna Molewa |
2018-09-30 |
Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs addresses 13th annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla in Kimberly |
2018-09-28 |
IMC update on memorial and funeral services for the late Minister Edna Molewa |
2018-09-28 |
Environmental Affairs to host 13th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla in Kimberley |
2018-09-26 |
Department of Environmental Affairs to host staff memorial service for the late Minister Edna Molewa in Cape Town |
2018-09-25 |
Passing of SMU Chancellor Dr Edna Molewa |
2018-09-25 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson and staff of the department mourn the passing of Dr Edna Molewa |
2018-09-25 |
Government announces the memorial service and funeral arrangements for Minister Molewa |
2018-09-24 |
People and Parks statement on the passing away of Minister Molewa |
2018-09-23 |
Statement by the family on the passing of Environmental Affairs Minister Bomo Edna Edith Molewa |
2018-09-21 |
Postponed: Department of Environmental Affairs to showcase the R45 Million Manyeleti Game Reserve project in Bushbuckridge |
2018-09-21 |
Department of Environmental Affairs highlights progress on the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Management of Rhinoceros |
2018-09-20 |
Media statement updating the Integrated Strategic Management of Rhinoceros to be released |
2018-09-19 |
Department of Environmental Affairs welcomes arrest of alleged rhino horn syndicate members |
2018-09-17 |
Endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frogs Released at Mount Moreland |
2018-09-16 |
South Africa commemorates International Day for the preservation of the ozone layer |
2018-09-15 |
South Africa commemorates International Coastal Clean-Up Day |
2018-09-14 |
Department of Environmental Affairs to embark on biodiversity compliance awareness drive with muthi traders and traditional healers in Kwazulu Natal |
2018-09-14 |
Statement on hospitilisation of Minister Edna Molewa |
2018-09-14 |
Department of Environmental Affairs welcomes recent successes in combating wildlife crime |
2018-09-12 |
Environmental Affairs calls on South Africans to participate in National Clean-Up and Recycle Week |
2018-09-10 |
Minister Edna Molewa to address the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in Kwazulu-Natal |
2018-09-05 |
Minister Edna Molewa to deliver climate change lecture at Tsinghua University, Beijing |
2018-08-30 |
Department of Environmental Affairs to host an environmental career expo in Kokstad |
2018-08-26 |
Minister Molewa announces R1, 7 billion investment for People and Parks programme |
2018-08-24 |
South Africa commits to the 2050 pathways platform at the Talanoa Dialogue in Midrand |
2018-08-22 |
Minister Edna Molewa hosts the inaugural women leading towards environmental excellence breakfast dialogue in Pretoria |
2018-08-22 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson hosts 9th Women in Environment Conference in Mpumalanga |
2018-08-20 |
President Ramaphosa celebrates Operation Phakisa: Biodiversity Economy at Vhembe District, Limpopo |
2018-08-20 |
Minister Edna Molewa to address the Talanoa Dialogue in Midrand South Africa |
2018-08-16 |
Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson officially handed over a R13,5 Million Recreational Park in Barbeton |
2018-08-15 |
Discovery of alien and highly invasive freshwater crayfish in the Free State Goldfields |
2018-08-15 |
Deputy Minister Thomson to hand over the Alfred Mkhize Recreational Park in Barberton |
2018-08-14 |
Deputy Minister Thomson announces winers of R18 Million rand prizes for Greenest Municipality Competition |
2018-08-14 |
Department of Environmental Affairs mourns the passing of staff member |
2018-08-14 |
Deputy Minister Thomson calls on South Africans to lead a healthy life in a clean environment |
2018-08-14 |
Deputy Minister Thomson to announce winners of 8th Greenest Municipality Competition |
2018-08-13 |
Minister Molewa allocates leopard hunting quota for South Africa for 2018 |
2018-08-13 |
Deputy Minister Thomson to lead a clean-up campaign head of Greenest Municipality Awards ceremony |
2018-08-07 |
Minister of Environmental Affairs to officially launch and hand over 5 asbestos - free classrooms at Sealane Primary School and a road at Mafefe |
2018-08-06 |
Call for expression of interest to participate in the journalism training on climate change and sustainable development |
2018-08-06 |
Minister Edna Molewa to deliver a keynote address at the African Ranger Awards in Cape Town |
2018-07-31 |
Department of Environmental Affairs mourns the passing of Senior Transfrontier Conservation Areas official in an accident |
2018-07-30 |
Minister Edna Molewa welcomes the declaration of the Marico UNESCO Biosphere Reserve |
2018-07-29 |
Minister Edna Molewa pays tribute to Kruger National Park Field Ranger, Mr Respect Mathebula in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga |
2018-07-26 |
BRICS Environment Ministers sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) |
2018-07-26 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson leads Nelson Mandela Month Clean-Up in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth |
2018-07-25 |
South Africa arrests poachers during operation thunderstorm |
2018-07-24 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts third Biodiversity Research and Evidence Indaba |
2018-07-24 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson to lead Nelson Mandela Day Commemorations in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth |
2018-07-20 |
Minister Edna Molewa condemns killing of Kruger National Park Ranger |
2018-07-18 |
Deputy Minister Thomson leads celebrations of Nelson Mandela International Day |
2018-07-17 |
Minister Edna Molewa’s speech at the Ministerial Meeting of High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development |
2018-07-17 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson commemorates Nelson Mandela Day in Kwa-Zulu Natal |
2018-07-16 |
Minister Edna Molewa participates in High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development |
2018-07-16 |
Minister of Environmental Affairs establishes lion bone export quota for 2018 |
2018-07-15 |
Environmental Affairs hosts a stakeholder engagement workshop on National Climate Change Bill |
2018-07-13 |
Deputy Ministers Thomson and Skwatsha to hold an Imbizo in Amersfoort- Mpumalanga |
2018-07-13 |
Minister Edna Molewa to be awarded French Legion of Honour |
2018-07-10 |
Ministers Molewa and Hanekom unveil Sisulu Circle at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort |
2018-07-09 |
Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson to lead a Clean-Up Campaign in Soweto |
2018-07-06 |
Minister of Environmental Affairs welcomes CCMA decision regarding Working on Fire wage negotiations |
2018-07-06 |
Ministers Molewa and Hanekom to unveil the Sisulu Circle at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort |
2018-07-05 |
Deputy Minister Thomson lauds transfer of National Zoological Gardens to SANBI |
2018-07-02 |
National Climate Change Bill public consultations underway |
2018-07-02 |
Department of Environmental Affairs in partnership with the South African Embassy host SA Agulhas II Open Day in Comoros |
2018-06-24 |
Operation Phakisa records success in enhanced compliance and enforcement in the coastal and marine environment |
2018-06-22 |
Minister Edna Molewa concludes Europe visit to attend the Petersburg Climate Dialogue and the 2nd Session of the Ministerial on Climate Action |
2018-06-19 |
Minister Edna Molewa attends the Petersberg Climate Dialogue and the 2nd Session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MOCA) in Brussels |
2018-06-17 |
Deputy Minister Thomson calls for sustainable land use practices as South Africa celebrates World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) |
2018-06-15 |
SA Agulhas II arrives in Tanzania for Second International Indian Ocean Expedition II |
2018-06-15 |
Deputy Minister Thomson hosts national imbizo as part of Youth Month celebration in Pietermaritzburg |
2018-06-14 |
Opening remarks by the Deputy Director General: Chemicals and Waste, Mr Mark Gordon at the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP) Roadshow in Durban |
2018-06-14 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts a stakeholder engagement workshop on National Climate Change Bill |
2018-06-12 |
Minister Molewa returns from a G7 Leaders’ Summit focusing on Oceans |
2018-06-12 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts a stakeholder engagement workshop on National Climate Change Bill |
2018-06-11 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts roadshows on Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP) |
2018-06-11 |
Well done to the green runners for participating in the 93rd Comrades Marathon says the Department of Environmental Affairs |
2018-06-10 |
Minister Edna Molewa published National Climate Change Bill for public comment |
2018-06-09 |
Minister Molewa accompanies President Ramaphosa to G7 Leaders’ Summit |
2018-06-09 |
The Department of Environmental Affairs hosted SA Agulhas II Open Day in Durban |
2018-06-08 |
Keeping South Africa’s oceans clean is everyone’s responsibility |
2018-06-07 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts roadshows on Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP) |
2018-06-06 |
Minister Edna Molewa welcomes arrest of alleged rhino poachers |
2018-06-05 |
Minister Edna Molewa calls on South Africans to join hands to eradicate plastic pollution |
2018-06-05 |
SA Agulhas II open day to be held in Durban |
2018-06-04 |
Deputy Minister Thomson officiates the signing of Unilever’s sustainable packaging commitment and unveiling of the biomass boiler on World Environment Day in Durban |
2018-05-29 |
Minister Edna Molewa to launch the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security Project |
2018-05-25 |
INTERPOL Pollution Crime Working Group launches ocean pollution operation |
2018-05-22 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts INTERPOL Meeting on Pollution Crime |
2018-05-22 |
South Africa marks the 25th anniversary of the International Day for Biological Diversity |
2018-05-21 |
Department of Environmental Affairs hosts INTERPOL meeting on waste and pollution |
2018-05-20 |
Joint statement issued at the conclusion of the 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change |
2018-05-18 |
South Africa hosts the 26th Basic Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change |
2018-05-18 |
Joint statement for the Fourth BRICS Ministers of Environment Meeting |
2018-05-17 |
South Africa hosts fourth BRICS Ministers of Environment Meeting in Durban |
2018-05-15 |
Collection of media accreditation for the BRICS Environment Ministers meeting |
2018-05-14 |
South Africa celebrates 20 Years of Environmental Impact Assessment alongside the 38th International Association of Impact Assessment Conference in Durban |
2018-05-14 |
Minister Molewa and Deputy Minister Thomson to brief the media on Environmental Affairs Budget Vote |
2018-05-11 |
Edna Molewa publishes notice to consider four Tyre Industry Waste Management Plans |
2018-05-07 |
South Africa hosts sixth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels |
2018-05-06 |
SA Agulhas II returns from Marion Island |
2018-05-04 |
Six black rhino arrive in Chad for the first time in 46 years |
2018-05-03 |
Minister Molewa sees off rhino being translocated from South Africa to Chad |
2018-05-02 |
Minister of Environmental Affairs adopts Gauteng provincial environmental management framework standard |
2018-05-02 |
South Africa to host 6th Session of Meeting of Parties to Agreement on Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels |
2018-04-24 |
Bryde’s Whale mortalities in Mossel Bay |
2018-04-24 |
Department of Environmental Affairs acknowledges the sterling work of Environmental Monitors at Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority |
2018-04-24 |
Minister Edna Molewa welcomes arrest of alleged rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park |
2018-04-20 |
Minister Edna Molewa publishes an amendment to the financial provisioning regulations pertaining to mining in terms of environmental legislation |
2018-04-19 |
South Africa hosts the 38th International Association for Impact Assessment Conference in Durban |
2018-04-16 |
Media accreditation for the fourth BRICS Ministers of Environment and Basic Meetings |
2018-04-13 |
Environmental Affairs hosts first UNDP-GEF Workshop on Implementation of Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing |
2018-04-10 |
Minister Edna Molewa pays tribute to mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela in Welkom |
2018-04-09 |
Transfer of viking Group Company fishing rights to a consortium led by the sea harvest corporation (Pty) Ltd |
2018-04-09 |
Deputy Minister, Ms Barbara Thomson to launch the Mayibuye Game Reserve Wildlife Economy Project in Pietermaritzburg |
2018-04-04 |
SA Agulhas II departs for Marion Island |
2018-04-03 |
Minister Edna Molewa to open the 4th Multi-Lateral Meeting of the Defence and Security Chiefs on anti-poaching in Mpumalanga on 4 April 2018 |
2018-04-03 |
Department of Environmental Affairs’ working on fire team ready for upcoming winter fire season |
2018-03-29 |
Minister Edna Molewa wishes all South Africans a peaceful Easter in nature |
2018-03-29 |
Minister of Environmental Affairs welcomes rhino poaching and ivory smuggling successes |
2018-03-29 |
DEA research team returns with the first visuals of the Cape Canyon seabed |
2018-03-26 |
Department of Environmental Affairs empowers young South Africans through the Youth Environmental Services programme |
2018-03-25 |
Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson saddened by the death of a waste picker at the New England landfill site in Pietermaritzburg |
2018-03-23 |
Statement by the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa on the occasion of the World Meteorological Day |
2018-03-23 |
Minister Edna Molewa to inaugurate the World’s First Largest Oxygen Production plant in Secunda |
2018-03-23 |
Avian influenza outbreak on Seabirds |
2018-03-22 |
Minister Molewa launches North West University Lekwena Weather Radar in Potchefstroom |
2018-03-12 |
Biodiversity Economy Indaba ends with pledges for radical transformation and growth |
2018-03-09 |
Minister Edna Molewa clarifies the waste disposal of Listeria contaminated food |
2018-03-09 |
3rd Biodiversity Economy Indaba closing ceremony and Street Parade in East London, Eastern Cape |
2018-03-08 |
Minister Molewa officially opens 3rd Biodiversity Indaba in East London |
2018-03-07 |
Environmental Affairs responds to public comments on rainbow and brown trout listing as invasive species |
2018-03-07 |
Minister Molewa to open 3rd Biodiversity Economy Indaba in Eastern Cape |
2018-03-06 |
Minister Molewa addresses the "Keep Calm and Let Africa Take the Lead” conference |
2018-03-05 |
Minister Edna Molewa launches the Double Drift Wildlife Economy Project in Eastern Cape |
2018-03-04 |
Minister Edna Molewa to lead game donation event and the third Biodiversity Economy Indaba in the Eastern Cape |
2018-03-03 |
Statement by the DDG, Mr Ishaam Abader, on behalf of Minister Edna Molewa as South Africa marks World Wildlife Day at OR Tambo International Airport |
2018-03-02 |
Minister Edna Molewa to brief media on World Wildlife Day |
2018-03-02 |
Minister Edna Molewa to receive donation for wildlife protection from Chinese embassy and Chinese community |
2018-03-01 |
Minister Edna Molewa holds a bilateral meeting with the Danish Minister of Development Cooperation |
2018-02-20 |
DEA showcases the sterling work of the Environmental Monitors in the Hoedspruit area |
2018-02-20 |
Minister Edna Molewa invites the public to comment on the draft Buffalo River Estuarine Management Plan |
2018-02-15 |
Department of Environmental Affairs to showcase environmental monitors work in the fight against rhino poaching |
2018-02-13 |
Minister Edna Molewa appoints Environmental Assessment Practitioner Association of South Africa |
2018-02-07 |
Minister Molewa saddened by tragic loss of working on fire employee during Western Cape fire operations |
2018-02-03 |
Stranded false killer whales at V&A Waterfront |
2018-02-01 |
South Africa celebrates World Wetlands Day |
2018-01-25 |
Minister Edna Molewa highlights progress on the implementation of the integrated strategic management of rhinoceros |
2018-01-23 |
Minister Edna Molewa to outline progress in fight against rhino poaching |