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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 17 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the economy has grown 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, an improvement from the 0.1% growth in the first quarter. 1.1.2....
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Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam and Integrated Vaal River System water levels
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released a weekly report on the status of dams report this week that indicates the Vaal Dam has marginally decreased from last week’s 105.9% to 105.0%. The Department will ensure that the dam...
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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 3 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major...
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Water and Sanitation on state of Vaal Dam and Integrated Vaal River System
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to monitor water levels across the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of its ongoing flood preparedness and water resources management strategy ahead of the high flow season. The...
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Water and Sanitation on maintaining Vaal Dam full capacity to strengthen drought preparedness and water security
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) plans to keep the Vaal Dam full until the start of the summer rainy season. This is a strategic move to prepare for potential drought, as the South African Weather Services (SAWS) predicts that the...
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Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam levels- 4 Sept
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease in its water levels, dropping from 107.0% last week to 106.7% this week. Despite this marginal decline, the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS)...
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Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Dr Leon Schreiber Members of the Executive Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Honourable Mosa Chabane Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee...
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Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza: Home Affairs Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
Honourable House Chairperson Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Dr. Leon Schreiber Members of the Executive Chairperson and members of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, led by Honourable Jane Mananiso. Director-General of Home...
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A foreign policy that always faces forward
Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan. This is an important forum for strengthening bilateral trade and investment between Japan and...
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Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 11 June 2025
Issues in the environment 1. ECONOMY 1.1. Economic growth 1.1.1 Cabinet noted the gross domestic product (GDP) figures as released by StatsSA that indicated that the economy grew by 0.1% in the first (quarter (Q1) of 2025, and this follows an...
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Water and Sanitation manages key dams amid seasonal rainfall predictions
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has adopted a proactive approach by maintaining the Vaal Dam at full capacity until the start of the summer rainy season. This precautionary measure forms part of a broader strategy to safeguard water...
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Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
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Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future
Deputy Minister Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s...
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Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...
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Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...
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Minister Pemmy Majodina: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker; Cabinet Colleagues; Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo; Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation; Honourable Members of Parliament; Director-General and Senior...
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Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...
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Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe: Social Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chair, Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, and My fellow South Africans 1. Honourable...
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Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...
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Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...
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