SA, Niger sign mining MoU
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Republic of Niger, represented by its Minister of Mines, Hassane Baraze Moussa. The MoU
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Cape Town digs deep to mitigate drought
In a bid to stave off Day Zero, the City of Cape Town is drilling its aquifers to abstract groundwater, which are expected to offer much needed water relief for the drought stricken city. “I [recently]
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Draft Mine Water Policy out for public comment
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has gazetted the Draft Mine Water Management Policy for public comments. The comments are open for a period of 60 days starting from 14th July to 14th September
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SA called to join Clear Rivers Campaign
Pretoria - The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on all South Africans and visitors in the country to join in on the Clear Rivers Campaign during the Month of July. The annual campaign follows
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SA geologist wins international science award
Pretoria – Geologist Tshiamo Legoale has made history by being the first South African to be crowned the FameLab International Champion for a project which researched a method of using wheat to harvest
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Cabinet regrets USA's decision on Paris Agreement
Pretoria – Cabinet has expressed regret at the decision taken by the United States of America (USA) to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement, which will be fully operational by 2020,
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Eskom invests millions in renewable power
Pretoria - Eskom has invested millions in renewable power, specifically in research in this ever expanding field. The power utility has funded research work done by the Council for Scientific and Industrial
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W Cape agriculture under threat
Cape Town - Agriculture and food security in the Western Cape are under threat due to increased heat, water stress on crops and livestock and droughts resulting from climate change. Delivering his Budget
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New Bill proposes establishment of a Land Commission
Cape Town – Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti says the department will soon table a Bill that will enable the establishment of a Land Commission that will help the state to conduct
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Additional water restrictions for agricultural sector
Pretoria – As the Western Cape faces a serious drought due to poor rainfall during winter, the Department of Water and Sanitation has informed the agricultural sector of 10 percent additional water restrictions.