In a proactive move to address the devastating effects of recent floods across South Africa, the National Treasury has released R372 million from the Municipal Disaster Response Grant (MDRG). This timely intervention aims to assist municipalities...
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has launched its R150m COVID-19 response programmes in South Africa and the SADC region. “We are providing support to various activities that will bolster national and local government capacity...
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is set to launch a new online tool that will help municipalities to respond to climate change. As temperatures continue to rise and climate conditions become drier, South African...
National government has committed a further R553 million to water projects in the City of Cape Town. According to Cape Town Mayor, Patricia De Lille the funds will be used for the Cape Flats, Atlantis, and Table Mountain Group Aquifer recharge...
The Department of Transport has made South African maritime history by establishing an Incident Management Organisation (IMOrg). According to the department the aim of the IMOrg is to maintain a national system for preparedness and response to...
The Western Cape Local Government is in negotiations with the National Disaster Management Centre for emergency funding to assist drought stricken Beaufort West. News24 reported on Tuesday that the centre had declined the local government’s request...
