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Gauteng High Alert: Disaster Management Activated as Level 4 Thunderstorms Threaten Economic Heartland

JOHANNESBURG — Disaster management structures across Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga have been placed on high alert today following a…

Gauteng Department of Environment Crowned South Africa’s Leading EIA Competent Authority for 2025/26

JEFFREYS BAY / JOHANNESBURG — In a resounding endorsement of its regulatory rigor and governance standards, the Gauteng Department of…

Beyond the Charts: UN Agencies Issue Urgent Global Appeal as Unprecedented El Niño Threatens Millions

As the world grapples with escalating climate disruptions, United Nations agencies have issued a powerful and urgent joint appeal for…

Gauteng Fortifies Defences as Experts Warn of Severe El Niño Dry Spell for 2026/27 Summer

PRETORIA — As the 2026/27 summer season approaches, the Gauteng Provincial Government is wasting no time in reinforcing its defences…

Gauteng Convenes High-Level Provincial Water Dialogue to Tackle El Niño and Climate Resilience

PRETORIA — As climate variability increasingly tests the limits of South Africa’s municipal infrastructure, the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance…

Gauteng High Alert: Disaster Management and Transport Teams Mobilise Amid Yellow Level 2 Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

JOHANNESBURG — Provincial authorities in Gauteng have placed disaster management, emergency services, and transport infrastructure teams on high alert following…

Gauteng Legislature Demands Urgent Accountability and Action Following Landmark Pollution Summit

JOHANNESBURG — Following the conclusion of a high-stakes two-day Pollution Summit, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development…

Brewing Crisis: South Africa Faces Potential Record-Breaking El Niño and Agricultural Strain in 2026/27

As South Africa transitions into the summer season, a formidable climate threat is taking shape across the Pacific Ocean that…

Bridging the Gap: SADC and WMo Forge Unified Front for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Southern Africa

Southern Africa stands at a critical crossroads in the global climate crisis. From recurrent, devastating droughts choking agricultural belts to…

Gauteng Schools Urged to Prioritise Warmth and Safety as Cold Snap and Wet Weather Hit Province

JOHANNESBURG — The Gauteng Department of Education has called on school communities, parents, and guardians across the province to take…