ARTICLES RELATING TO EDNA MOLEWA

Two major dams near completion

2013-05-21 18:31

The De Hoop Dam in Limpopo is close to completion and water is now flowing into the cofferdam, says Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

SA won't run dry - Molewa

2013-05-21 14:20

South Africa will not run out of water in the next 100 years, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has assured MPs.

Gupta debate moved forward

2013-05-16 22:07
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A Parliamentary debate on the unauthorised landing at the Waterkloof Air Force Base has been moved forward as the government's probe into the matter had been concluded, the African National Congress says.

Molewa envisions a green govt fleet

2013-05-05 19:19

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says she would love it if the government’s fleet could one day comprise electric vehicles only.

Rhino: DA wants disaster money

2013-04-21 17:36

The DA says rhino poaching should be declared a national disaster to enable access to disaster management funds to finance anti-poaching initiatives.

Minister concerned about rising poaching

2013-04-11 20:16

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa is concerned about the increasing rate of rhino poaching, her office says.

Rhino death toll on the rise

2013-03-27 21:30

A total of 188 rhino have been killed since the beginning of the year, the environment department says.

Water droplet stamps issued

2013-03-20 17:30

Water Minister Edna Molewa has helped launch 60 000 sets of "little ambassadors" each aimed at helping conserve South Africa's most precious resource.

Poaching pushing SA rhino to the edge

2013-03-08 14:16

South Africa's white rhino population will begin to decline by 2016 if the current rate of poaching continues.

End poverty, preserve heritage - Molewa

2013-03-05 20:59

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa believes the fight against poverty should be part of the battle against poaching.

Molewa: Green is the future

2013-02-26 14:22

Green technology is essential to guarantee South Africa's energy security and reduce reliance on imported oil, minister Edna Molewa says.

Molewa intervened in Shanduka row - report

2012-11-09 10:00

Minister Edna Molewa allegedly stepped in to prevent action against mining firms linked to businessman Cyril Ramaphosa over water licences, according to a report.

Hunting brings much to SA economy

2012-10-30 07:45

The hunting industry has contributed millions to the country's economy in past years, says Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa.

Researcher finds new acid water threat

2012-10-05 14:00

A science student has uncovered continued acid mine water drainage in a game park that could have devastating consequences for plans to build treatment plants.

Molewa reveals huge Free State water losses

2012-08-24 14:06

Free State municipalities are losing more than eight billion litres of water a month, according to figures tabled by Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Plan to save penguins floated

2012-08-21 22:20

A plan to save South Africa's rapidly dwindling African penguin population has been released for public comment by Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Municipalities owe water boards R2.2bn

2012-08-02 19:06

Municipalities owe South Africa's water boards almost R2.3bn, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says.

Bio-prospecting permits issued

2012-07-28 18:01

SA has issued seven bio-prospecting permits which will also benefit regional owners of traditional knowledge.

Carolina water safe - Molewa

2012-07-10 17:46

Water samples confirm that the water in Carolina is compliant with South African standards, Minister Edna Molewa says.

Rhino activists call for Molewa to quit

2012-06-26 21:27

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa must resign as she has failed to tackle the issue of rhino poaching, animal activists say.

'Green economy' could create jobs

2012-06-11 10:34

About 150 000 jobs are being created within the "green economy", the water and environmental affairs department has said.

Electricity for all by 2014 - minister

2012-06-02 19:57
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Government has a programme to ensure that all houses are supplied with electricity by 2014.

New world heritage for SA

2012-05-26 19:00

The Vredefort Dome - the world's largest meteoric impact site - is one step closer to being protected in South African law and being a new world heritage site.

Take care of water - department

2012-05-17 14:40

The department of water affairs is determined to ensure that water resources are equitably used and that communities and officials work together to protect rivers and wetlands.

Municipalities owe water boards R1.1bn

2012-05-16 21:51

Municipalities owe South Africa's water boards R1.1bn, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has told Parliament.

 

SA needs R670bn for water, sanitation

2013-05-21 14:39

South Africa needs to invest an estimated R670bn in new water and sanitation infrastructure over the next decade, with the government forced to look to the private sector for help.

Water shortage in SA possible – Molewa

2013-05-20 09:05
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There could be a shortage of clean water if South Africans do not work to conserve it, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has said.

Government contingent to visit Marikana

2013-05-16 21:08

Cabinet will send a delegation of ministers to Marikana in the North West to calm renewed unrest, acting Minister in the Presidency Edna Molewa says.

Incentives promised for electric cars

2013-05-02 14:20

South African vehicle manufacturers will receive incentives for producing more electric cars, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Molewa welcomes poacher arrests

2013-04-18 15:00

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the arrest and prosecution of six men for rhino poaching.

Southern islands - Marine Protected Area

2013-04-09 14:00

The Prince Edward Islands in the South Atlantic have been declared a Marine Protected Area, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has announced.

Air quality act to be discussed

2013-03-25 22:40

Public hearings are to be held on planned changes to atmospheric emission levels, as set out in a government notice issued last year, Parliament's environmental affairs portfolio committee has announced .

Molewa wants united poaching fight

2013-03-08 22:13

The international community needs to co-operate to eliminate the scourge of poaching, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says.

24 more rhino poached in past week

2013-03-06 16:22

More than 20 rhino have been poached countrywide in the last week, bringing the total to 146 this year, SA National Parks say.

Kruger fence may go back up

2013-03-01 07:25

A decade after dropping a large section of the international border fence along the Kruger National Park's eastern boundary, government is now considering putting it back up to stop rhino poachers.

Rhino poaching on the rise

2012-12-10 14:13

A total of 618 rhino have been poached in South Africa so far this year, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has said.

Ministers skip NCOP imbizo

2012-11-07 17:08

Four Cabinet ministers failed to attend an imbizo in De Aar in the Northern Cape, because of prior arrangements or unforeseen circumstances, their offices said on Wednesday.

Acid water: Premier must step in, says DA

2012-10-14 20:42

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane must intervene directly to ensure a lasting, cost-effective solution to the acid mine drainage crisis, DA Gauteng spokesperson Jack Bloom says.

Govt aims to plug water leaks

2012-08-27 19:00

Government is pinning hope on its ability to plug leaking pipes, reduce pollution and "stretch" resources to stave off a looming fresh water crisis.

Free State biggest water waster

2012-08-24 11:47

Free State municipalities are losing more than eight billion litres of water a month, according to figures tabled by Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

National water agency needed: NDP

2012-08-15 21:21

The revised National Development Plan (NDP) calls for the establishment of a national agency to manage the availability of enough water.

Municipalities owe water boards R2.2bn

2012-08-02 14:56

Municipalities owe South Africa's water boards almost R2.3bn, R1.4bn of which is arrears, according to Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

4x4 beach ban to stay

2012-07-17 11:19

A ban on driving 4x4 vehicles on beaches will not be reconsidered due to the positive impact it is having on coastal areas, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says.

Officials paid R7m to stay at home

2012-07-05 18:45

The water and environmental affairs department has paid nearly R7m to eight officials suspended for misconduct since 2009.

Zuma blends in to tackle service delivery

2012-06-14 17:33
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President Jacob Zuma has sought some truth on service delivery on by taking public transport from Pretoria to Soweto in Gauteng's rush hour.

Govt to create 300 000 green jobs: Molewa

2012-06-05 22:20

The government is looking for partnerships to create 300 000 new jobs in the green economy, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says.

Chappies toll plaza 'was authorised'

2012-05-28 20:23

The Western Cape was given permission by two authorities to build the R54m Chapman's Peak toll plaza, the Western Cape High Court has heard.

Wetlands most threatened ecosystem

2012-05-22 22:00

South Africa’s wetlands are the most threatened ecosystem in the country, the National Biodiversity Assessment 2011 has found.

Acid mine water treatment accelerated

2012-05-17 07:25

Engineers are poised to up the treatment rate of overflowing acid mine drainage in the Witwatersrand's western basin.

Molewa: Focus on water equity

2012-05-16 20:08

The government is pushing ahead with plans to create "equity" in the distribution of water resources, water affairs Minister Edna Molewa has said.

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