Disaster risk reduction is no longer the sole responsibility of government. That was the bold message from the eThekwini Municipality at a Traditional Leaders Disaster Management Workshop held...
When a nation turns on its taps and nothing flows, it is not merely a service delivery failure. It is an assault on human dignity, public...
How Cape Town’s water crisis shows Joburg a way to avoid Day Zero As Johannesburg residents grapple with ongoing water shortages, the story of Cape Town’s...
A Community Remembered the Flood In April 2022, KwaZulu-Natal faced one of the deadliest flood disasters in South African history. Torrential rain tore through the province,...
South Africa’s streets tell a story that’s hard to ignore. Overflowing bins, illegal dumping hotspots, and the quiet hustle of waste pickers pulling trolleys through morning...
In early June 2025, severe floods and harsh winter weather hit South Africa’s Eastern Cape. At least 49 people died, including several schoolchildren. Heavy rain, strong winds,...
South Africa is stepping into a leadership role as host of the Business 20 (B20) Summit, preparing to shape global business policy for the Group of...
Policymakers, environmental experts, and urban planners from across Africa convened in Johannesburg for the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests, focusing on the critical role of...
The South African government has intensified its focus on food security and disaster management, as highlighted by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni during a media...
Johannesburg and Tshwane have officially launched the 8th cycle of the Urban 20 (U20) initiative, a global platform where major cities shape discussions ahead of the...