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Rhino Poaching in South Africa Shows Notable Decline in 2024

Pretoria: South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with the 2024 statistics showing that 499 rhinos were poached in 2023, compared to 420 last year — a decrease of 79. ‘As we intensify the fight against wildlife poaching, it …

Minister Welcomes Forestry’s Contribution to GDP

Cape Town: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the vital role of the forestry and fishing sectors in driving South Africa’s economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.

According to South African G…

Vaal Dam Water Levels Monitoring Continues Amid Torrential Rains

Vaal Dam: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is actively monitoring inflow water levels at Vaal Dam amid torrential rains to ensure full storage capacity and safety of infrastructure. In a statement on Thursday, department spokespers…

President Ramaphosa Kicks Off Gauteng Oversight Visit

Johannesburg: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economic success of Gauteng Province is crucial to the overall success of the country. The President was addressing the Gauteng Provincial Government and the National Executive during an oversight visit…

Emergency Housing Unit Deployed to Assist KZN Flood Victims

Durban: Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has deployed a team from the Emergency Housing Unit — in collaboration with the department’s roving team — to support families impacted by the ongoing floods in KwaZulu-Natal. During her two-day vis…