Media Releases

Media Releases

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Minister George delivers another lifeline to secure the future of the African Penguin: Landmark Offshore Ship-To-Ship Transfer Regulations signed
2025
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SAPS Hawks strike international Rhino horn syndicate – six arrested in landmark investigation to protect South Africa’s wildlife
Opening remarks by the DDG for Climate Change and Air Quality in the Department, Mr Maesela Kekana, at the Transformations Community and the Earth System Governance Conference in Johannesburg
South Africa stands firm on ending plastic pollution despite global treaty setback
South Africa celebrates World Elephant Day with commitment to conservation of elephants through a dialogue with affected and interested stakeholders.
Deputy Minister Singh to lead the Southern African Elephant Indaba in Hluhluwe, Kwazulu-Natal
South Africa calls for a strong, legally binding Plastics Treaty at Inc 5.2
South Africa wages war on invisible ocean killers: microbeads set for total ban
South Africa wages war on invisible ocean killers: microbeads set for total ban
Minister George applauds launch of research programme exploring how private renewable energy investments can advance social development and equity
Minister George honours Marine Protectors Day with commitment to ocean conservation
Minister George champions stronger enforcement to bolster frontline conservation on World Ranger Day
Major progress in upgrading South Africa’s fishing harbours
Minister George to lead World Ranger Day Commemoration at Table Mountain National Park
Minister Dr Dion George finalises appeals in Hake Longline sector
Minister Dr Dion George and DFFE enforcement team intercept suspected abalone poachers off the coast of Cape Town
Publication of the Draft Management Plans for the Benguela Muds and Cape Canyon Marine Protected Areas for public comment.
Deputy Minister Singh to lead Coastal Flavours Seafood Festival in Kwazulu-Natal
Minister George approves publication of Draft National Greenhouse Gas Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations
Minister George concludes G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Second Technical Meeting with the launch of The Pangolin Pact Wildlife Crimes Awareness Campaign
Deputy Minister Singh to lead Nelson Mandela Day Ministerial Activity in Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality in Kwazulu-Natal Province
Minister Dr Dion George moves to ban captive lion breeding facilities
Minister George welcomes 15-Year sentences in R30-Million endangered plant poaching case
South Africa is ready to host the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Technical Meeting, says Minister George
Minister George: Disruption and intimidation will not advance Fishing Community Rights
Minister George sends well wishes to South African delegation negotiating extension of iSimangaliso Wetland Park into Mozambique at the 47th World Heritage Committee session
South Africa to host the 2nd technical meeting of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
Minister George gazettes draft regulations for Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer, reinforcing commitment to African Penguin conservation
Deputy Minister Swarts to launch the One Million Trees Campaign in Pretoria
Deputy Minister Swarts unveils new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden In Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Minister George welcomes the Green Climate Fund’s USD 40 Million approval for SANBI
Deputy Minister Swarts unveils new viewing deck and refurbished bridge at Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Ocean biodiscovery highlight: cancer-fighting compound discovered in South African waters – what other secrets await us?
Minister George signs Draft Regulations to manage offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfers, strengthening protection of the African Penguin
Deputy Minister Narend Singh to address the 10th Annual Green Youth Indaba in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Western Cape harbours rebranded, hope restored: signage rollout delivers win from Minister George's Fishing For Freedom Tour
Black rhino founder population return to Mozambique
South Africans urged to restore the land to unlock opportunities this Desertification and Drought Day
Minister to brief the media on his first year in office as the Minister Of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in the Government of National Unity
Minister George and Deputy Minister Swarts to lead The 2025 Desertification and Drought Ministerial Imbizo in Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo
Historic signing of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement indicative of South Africa’s Leadership in Ocean Conservation and Sustainability
Minister George reiterates commitment to striving for a balance between Shark Conservation and Bather Safety
Minister Dr. D George to sign landmark biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction agreement on behalf of South Africa at the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference in France
Minister George launches the Climate Change Coastal Adaptation Response Plan to mark the commemoration of World Environment Day
Minister George withdraws Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan Approval for comprehensive review
Minister George welcomes Southern African Wildlife College national diploma accreditation
Minister George to close the CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting in Pretoria, Gauteng
Minister Dr. George to close the CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting in Pretoria, Gauteng
South Africa participates in BRICS Climate Change Meetings in Brasilia, Brazil
Minister Dion George leads decisive action to remove wrecked vessels and restore safety and sustainability in South Africa’s fishing harbours
South Africa bolsters ocean research to protect biodiversity and empower coastal communities
Minister George leads South African delegation to SADC TFCA International Conference and Summit
The Department to host the SA Agulhas II Open Day Welcome Function
DFFE to host National Biodiversity Offset Conference In Gauteng
South Africa's SA Agulhas II leads groundbreaking climate research in the Southern Ocean
The Department to host a National Biodiversity Offset Conference in Gauteng
Minister George to lead SA Agulhas Ii Open Day in Durban
Deputy Minister Swarts to host the Eastern Cape Small-Scale Fisheries Summit
Minister Dion George drives Plastics Pact to cut waste and boost jobs
Minister George celebrates Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden as one of the world’s top 10 gardens
Deputy Minister Swarts to open the Global Land Degradation Neutrality – Integrated Land Use Planning (LDN -– ILUP) Inception Workshop in Sandton, Johannesburg
Deputy Minister Swarts to host Service Delivery Imbizo and launch the E-Waste Recycling Programme in the North West
South Africa celebrates World Migratory Bird Day 2025
Minister George concludes South Africa’s participation at Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
Minister Dion George welcomes the arrest of three suspects for illegal possession of abalone in the Eastern Cape
Dr Dion George leads South Africa’s charge for a resilient future at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
Minister Dr Dion George’s Fishing for Freedom Tour 2025
World Penguin Day 2025: celebrating and safeguarding South Africa 's penguins
Minister D George (Dr): Response to daily maverick article: "Big Cat Misery" (22 April 2025)
Minister Dion George takes aim at Environmental Crimes – EMI Seminar bolsters South Africa’s Green Future
Minister Dr. Dion George hails over 111 tonnes of waste removed in South Africa’s cleanup triumph
Deputy Minister Singh to hand over the Summerfield and Rondedraai plantations in the Kwazulu‑Natal Province
Minister unveils cutting-edge environmental screening tool to power sustainable development
Minister Dion George celebrates 99% efficiency in processing 220 Environmental Impact Assessments for independent power producers
South Africa participates in the 2025 partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals (P4g) Summit in Vietnam
Minister Dion George welcomes conviction and sentencing of Rhino poaching fugitive and outlines efforts to strengthen bail opposition
Indigenous Tree Day commemorated at various Botanical Gardens across the country
Minister George welcomes Eskom’s tender for Renewable Energy Business Unit
Eight plantations to be transferred to local communities, driving economic growth
Minister Dion George welcomes decline in coal share and growth in renewables in South Africa’s electricity mix
Minister Dion George welcomes yesterday’s transmission line announcement as a victory for sustainable energy vision
Minister George welcomes Eskom’s ongoing solar panel registration fee waiver
DDG M Kekana's closing remarks at G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability WG
Launch of South Africa’s Second National Coastal Management Programme: South Africa’s five-year plan to sustainably use its coastal treasures
Deputy Minister Swarts launches One Employee One Tree Initiative as part of the Presidential Ten Million Trees Programme
Minister George to brief the media on Eskom’s application for exemption from minimum emission standards in terms of the air quality act
Minister George to brief the media on Eskom’s Application for exemption from minimum Emission Standards in terms of the Air Quality Act
Eskom can reform – there are consequences for not
More good news for penguins: Minister Dion George implements immediate island closure measures to Bolster Penguin Conservation
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5n1) confirmed on Subantarctic Marion Island
Minister Dion George attends the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Deputy Minister Swarts to host service delivery imbizo and launch the E-waste recycling programme in Limpopo
Minister George leads the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts to commemorate the International Day of Forests in Diepsloot, Johannesburg
Dr Dion George announces two key initiatives promoting the sustainable management of South Africa’s plantations
Minister George on court order securing Penguin protection settlement
Minister George announces proclamation and implementation of the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024)
Departmental response to Sunday Times article related to Antarctica
Minister George welcomes 30-year sentence for Mozambican Rhino poacher
Minister George secures historic settlement to protect penguins
Minister Dion George welcomes efforts by law enforcement officers for the successful seizures of illegal Abalone
Minister Dr Dion George welcomes forestry and fishing’s GDP boost, urges faster growth to lift communities
Deputy Minister Singh to lead an outreach programme supporting indigent schools in Umdoni, Magabeni and Umkomaas
COP16 outcomes reaffirms the power of multilateralism in the current global context, says Deputy Minister Singh
Under the leadership of Minister Dr. Dion George, DFFE progresses towards finalizing sectoral emission targets to foster economic growth and green job creation
Minister George on green hydrogen revolution
Minister George seeks input on oil bunkering rules to protect African Penguins
Misinformation regarding the commercial abalone fishing sector
Minister George welcomes the SA Agulhas II to Cape Town
Deputy Minister Swarts to visit Centurion Fire Station
Minister George attends CAHOSCC meeting
Minister George takes action to boost SA’s green economy
Deputy Minister N. Singh: to lead SA Agulhas II open day and demonstration cruise
Positioning South Africa at the forefront of sustainable economic growth to attract green investment
Minister George publishes the 9th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report
Deputy Minister Swarts to host service delivery Imbizo and launch the E-Waste Recycling Programme in Bushbuckridge and Schoemansdal in Mpumalanga
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts to open the 7th Global Forum Of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) Workshop
Consultation on the Draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa
‘The Last Ranger’ Oscar nomination will help amplify the important role of South Africa’s wildlife heroes, says Minister Dion George
South Africa reacts to United States of America’s withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Minister George increases fisheries allocation by 36% to empower small-scale fishers and boost local economies
Minister George applauds hefty sentence imposed on poacher
Minister George attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Deputy Minister Singh calls on Southern African Countries to collaborate to strengthen environmental action through enhancing the impact Of Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded programmes
Minister George commends successful action against poaching in Hout Bay
South Africa and the GEF host international seminar to support higher impact on environmental action
Minister George attends Southern African Wildlife College to initiate stronger support for rangers
2024
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South Africa welcomes the outcomes of the 16th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Minister George unveiled the new children’s edutainment area at Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Minister Dr Deon George welcomes the conviction of Unathi-Wena Fishing CC for illegal fishing in the De Hoop Marine Protected Area
Minister Dr Deon George unveils the new Children’s Edutainment Area at Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Deputy Minister Singh to lead the Good Green Deeds Clean-Up Drive at Chartsglen Station, Chatsworth
South Africa participates in the UNCCD COP16 to address the impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought
Draft biodiversity management plan for pelargonium sidoides in South Africa for public comment
South Africa welcomes COP29 outcomes as a step in the right direction
Concerns about increasing incidents of harassment of fur seals
Deputy Minister Singh to participate in a sustainable seafood
Minister George (Dr) launches South Africa Pavilion at Cop29
Environmental crime in the spotlight as South Africa strengthens compliance and global partnerships
Deputy Minister Swarts to engage stakeholders ahead of INC-5 on the International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment
Public is encouraged to voluntarily surrender lion bones and derivatives
Call for public comment following the publication of the draft notice prohibiting certain activities involving African lion (Panthera leo)
Deputy Minister Narend Singh to deliver keynote address at the 10th Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Lekgotla and NECER Report Launch
High pathogenicity avian influenza suspected on sub-Antarctic Marion Island
Minister George sets the record straight about his Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site visit
South Africa signs memorandum of understanding on fisheries and aquaculture with the Republic of Chile
South Africa and Chile to sign memorandum of understanding on Fisheries And Aquaculture
Deputy Minister B Swarts sends condolences to family of North West farmer who died during a farm fire in North West
Mobilizing the Biodiversity-Related Conventions on the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework
Deputy Minister Swarts to participate at the 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MoP 36) in Bangkok, Thailand
Minister George to host National Stakeholder Consultation ahead of CoP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Deputy Minister N. Singh to deliver keynote address at the 3rd EAPASA Regional Conference
Deputy Minister B Swarts to hand over tools of trade to 402 trained refrigeration & airconditioning technicians in celebration of World Ozone Day at Diep in die Berg, Pretoria
Minister George to attend Joint Meeting of Ministers of Finance, Climate and Environment, Foreign Affairs and Governors of Central Banks in Washington DC, USA
South Africa participates in UNCBD COP16 to advance global biodiversity agenda
Deputy Minister B Swarts: To lead the Climate Change Adapation Gender Mainstreaming Dialogue
Deputy Minister N Singh: To deliver keynote address at the 3rd EAPASA Regional Conference
Minister welcomes Western Cape High Court judgement to dismiss application to set aside the decision on the apportionment of the Squid Total Allowable Effort (TAE)
South Africa Celebrates International E-Waste Day
Minister and Deputy Ministers of the DFFE to brief the media on the 100 days in office
Minister D George (Dr) appointed as part of ministerial pair to steer informal consultations on mitigation before and during CoP29
Deputy Minister N Singh: Welcomes the arrests of illegal miners.
Deputy Minister B Swarts to lead Forestry Summit
Publication of South Africa’s draft first biennial transparency report, under the Paris agreement, for public comments.
SA Agulhas II Returns from the Gough Island Relief Voyage
Minister D George (Dr.): Publishes intention to adopt Generic Environmental Management Programme for the Kruger National Park as an environmental instrument for the purpose of excluding identified activities.
2040 declared a year of conservation that serves all people
Deputy Minister Swarts to lead the closing ceremony of the National Arbor Month in Middledrift, Eastern Cape
Recently inscribed heritage sites inspires humanity, reconciliation and understanding of the origins of modern human behaviour’ says Deputy Minister Singh
Deputy Minister Narend Singh to officiate sanparks’ reveal of vision 2040 in Sandton, Johannesburg
Deputy Minister Singh sends condolences to snowfall victim, calls on the public to heed weather warnings
Deputy Minister Singh to lead World Rhino Day
Minister George congratulates newly graduated field rangers in the Kruger National Park
South Africa celebrates World Ozone Day 2024
Latest boost to South Africa's circular economy examined on sidelines of global sustainability conference
Deputy Minister Swarts officially opens the International Solid Waste Association World Congress at the Cape Town International Convention Centre
South Africa marks International Vulture Awareness Day 2024
Deputy Minister Singh officially opens the 15th Aquaculture Association of South Africa Conference at the University of Stellenbosch
Minister George to attend 10th Special Session of AMCEN in Côte D'ivoire
SA Agulhas II to depart on the Gough Island Relief Voyage
Department Of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment to host the 18th Annual Air Quality Lekgotla
Deputy Minister Swarts to open The National Consultative Workshop on early warnings for all in Pretoria
Minister George Welcomes The Sentencing Of Poaching Kingpin
Extension of the period for establishment of the National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum
Regulations for Implementing and Enforcing Priority Area Air Quality Management Plans: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004)
Deputy Minister Swarts Embarks on stakeholder engagement drive on National Veld and Forest Fires
Inaugural meeting of the National Coastal Committee marks new era in South African coastal management
Deputy Minister Singh calls for swift prosecution of a motorist found in illegal possession of abalone in Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Minister George publishes intention to prescribe the criteria for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for determining impacts on Cape vultures
Minister George welcomes downward trend in rhino poaching numbers in the last two months
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts honours rangers on World Ranger Day at Kruger National Park
Presidency welcomes UNESCO inscription of Human Rights Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites
South Africa sends 200 firefighters to fight wildland fires in Canada
Minister George extends condolences following fire in Garden Route National Park
Minister George welcomes Climate Change Bill assent into law by President Ramaphosa
Regulations regarding fees for the provision of aviation meteorological services
Minister George attends BASIC & MoCA Ministerial Meetings on Climate Change in Wuhan, China
Deputy Minister Narend Singh to officially open the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant
DFFE Joins Mandela Day activities in Eastern Cape and Gauteng
SA's two nominations geared for UNESCO World Heritage listing in India
Department condemns misinformation about KwaZulu-Natal Operation Phakisa Anti-Poaching Operation on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast
Minister George welcomes ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal on drone fishing
Minister And Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to brief media ahead of the Budget Vote 2024/25
Publication of the Black and White Rhino Management Plan for public comment in terms of section 46 of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)
South Africa celebrates Desertification and Drought Day 2024
South Africa commemorates World Oceans Day
South Africa celebrates World Environment Day 2024
Minister Barbara Creecy to attend service for survivors and missing crew of the Lepanto Vessel
Minister Creecy learnt with great sadness of the fishing boat which capsized, leaving one person dead and another missing, in the West Coast
South Africa celebrates International Day for Biodiversity 2024
Minister Barbara Creecy to meet with families of the Lepanto crew following tragic Hake Deep Sea Trawl Vessel sinking
Minister Creecy received news that the search for 11 missing fishermen has been called off with deep sadness
Thousands tour The South Africa’s polar research and supply vessel – The SA Agulhas II
Preferential access for small scale fisheries co-operatives to Public Works facilities
DFFE to host the SA Agulhas II Open Day at the Port Of Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu: handing over ceremony of Mabama Plantation to Mashamba Traditional Council
Minister Creecy reacted with shock and sadness on the sank Hake Deep Sea Trawl Vessel
Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu to handover the Mabama forestry plantation in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo
South Africa Celebrates World Migratory Birds Day 2024
Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu to officially open the second annual Free State Wildfire Expo for central South Africa, in Bloemfontein, Free State.
National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approves the Climate Change Bill
Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Sotyu to launch community forestry agreements and handover the Mission, Nqamakwe and Ngomanzi Plantations in Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Minister Creecy engages stakeholders ahead of the 4th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on International Instrument on Plastic Pollution
Minister Creecy extends the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishing Season
Minister Creecy engages stakeholders on the recently approved Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
Minister Creecy briefs media on the report of the Ministerial Task Team on voluntary exit options and pathways from captive lion industry
Minister Creecy visits Table Mountain National Park to lend support to the Sea, Air And Mountain (SEAM) Special Operations Rangers of SANParks
Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba concludes with a programme of action
Minister Creecy gazettes the implementation of the norms for the exclusion of solar photovoltaic and battery storage facilities
Cabinet has approves revised Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros for implementation.
President to address Inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba
Minister Creecy leads Inaugural Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba At Birchwood Hotel In Gauteng
Publication of the multi-species biodiversity management plan for vultures in South Africa for implementation in terms of section 43 of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004); assignment of responsibilities to the National Vulture Task Force and the repeal of the Biodiversity Management Plan for the bearded vulture
Extension of the period for comments on the revised Draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy
Publication of the notice on the amendment to the Regulations Laying Down the Procedure to be Followed for the Adoption of Spatial Tools or Environmental Management Instruments
The allocation of traditional linefish total allowable effort (TAE) for the 2024/2025 fishing season based on equitable distribution, says Minister Creecy
Minister Creecy launches the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions and their Management in South Africa
The DFFE to host Waste – to- Energy and Circular Workshop in Mogale City, Gauteng
Minister Creecy to launch the 3rd National Status of Biological Invasions Report in Pretoria, Gauteng
Minister Creecy investigates the non-payment of EPWP participants
Update on the clearing of alien invasive plants at the Vaal River
KwaZulu-Natal carried the brunt of rhino poaching in 2023, says Creecy
Minister Barbara Creecy to release the 2023 national rhino poaching statistics in KwaZulu-Natal
Statistics show transformation in the country’s fishing sector
Sa Agulhas II returns from the annual Antarctica voyage
Joint statement by Minister Barbara Creecy and Minister Senzo Mchunu on the spraying of a sub-lethal chemical in the Vaal River
Implementation of a further extension of the compliance date for certain right and permit holders to comply with the Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015
Deputy Minister Sotyu leads Green Back-To-School Campaign in Botshabelo, Free State
Red tide season and the West Coast Rock Lobster walkout on the West Coast
Extension of the period for establishment of the Ministerial Task Team to identify and recommend voluntary exit options and pathways for the captive lion industry
De Berg Nature Reserve designated as South Africa’s 30th Wetland of International importance
Extension of the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa as the single registration authority in terms of section 24h(3), read with 24h(6), of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, for a period of twenty-four (24) months
Joint statement by Minister Thandi Modise and Minister Barbara Creecy regarding certain naval exercises in the Simonstown area
Deputy Minister Sotyu to handover the Kei Mouth, Qolorha, Wilo and Ntlangaza plantations in the Eastern Cape Province
Extension of the period for public comment on the review of coastal waters discharge permits issued to fish processing facilities operating within St Helena Bay
2 000 new job opportunities created in the City of Mbombela as Deputy Minister Sotyu launches the cleaning and greening programme in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
The rights allocation process to small-scale fishing co-operatives in the Western Cape - appeal period extended
Deputy Minister Sotyu to launch City of Mbombela Local Municipality's Cleaning and Greening Programme with 2 000 new job opportunities created in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
2023
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Update on the FRAP 2021/2022 appeals process: Small Pelagic Sectors
2022/23 National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement report shows a significant increase in the reporting of environmental crimes by South Africans
South Africa’s response to the outcomes of the Dubai Climate Change Conference CoP28
Publication of the notice on the amendment of certain requirements for an application for environmental authorisation for a renewable energy facility
Minister Barbara Creecy launches the South Africa Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28 in Dubai
Deputy Minister Sotyu to lead an Inter-Ministerial Site Visit and launch the 7th Global Environment Facility Sustainable Land Management Project in Rietfontein, Northern Cape
Minister Creecy officially launches Gauteng Working for Water (WFW) Environmental Programmes
Ensuring equitable community involvement in Total Energy’s offshore gas drilling project
Minister Creecy to launch the R152 Million worth Gauteng Working For Water Environmental Programe in Heidelberg, Gauteng
Concerns about increasing incidents of harassment of cape fur seals
The department reaches a significant and historic milestone in recognising and allocating 15-year fishing rights to small-scale fishers in the Western Cape
Minister Creecy to announce finalisation of the appeals on the verification of small-scale process and the allocation of small-scale fishing rights in the Western Cape
Biodiversity management agreements and corresponding tax incentives concluded with landowners for the implementation of the biodiversity management plans for the southern black rhinoceros and African lion in Limpopo
Publication of the Game Meat Strategy for South Africa for implementation
Minister Creecy welcomes agreement on Loss and Damage Fund ahead of the international climate talks in Dubai
Minister Barbara Creecy to unveil the mass employment programme to augment the Municipal Cleaning and Greening initiative In Gqeberha
Update on the FRAP 2021/2022 appeals process: Hake Longline (HLL) sector
Minister Creecy engages stakeholders ahead of the 3rd Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution
Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu to lead and address the 2023 Women in Environment Dialogue.
Minister Barbara Creecy to host national stakeholder consultation ahead of cCoP28, Dubai
Launch of the recreational fishing permits online application platform
Republication, for public comment, of the draft Regulations pertaining to Listed Threatened or Protected Terrestrial Species and Freshwater Species, and the draft list of threatened or protected terrestrial species and freshwater species, proposed restricted activities that are prohibited, and proposed restricted activities that are exempt
Update on the FRAP 2021/2022 appeals process: Hake Deep-Sea Trawl
Deputy Minister Sotyu Launches The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Development Model: One Million Trees Campaign To Close Off National Arbor Month
South Africa welcomes the adoption of the New Global Framework on Chemicals
Publication of the Draft Notice Prohibiting Certain Activities Involving African Lion (Panthera leo) For Public Comment
Publication of the biodiversity management plan for the Southern Ground-Hornbill (bucorvus leadbeateri) for implementation and assigning of responsibility for the implementation thereof to the South African National Biodiversity Institute
Deputy President Mashatile visits North West Province, as part of the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Taung, Sekhing Village
Minister Creeccy Announces The Appointment Of Mr Peter Mbelengwa As New Head Of Communication And Spokesperson For The Department Of Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment
“Free access to National Parks inspires people to take pride in Cultural Heritage while spending time with nature,” says Creecy
Minister Barbara Creecy launches SA National Parks week in Pretoria
Deputy Minister Sotyu to deliver Keynote address at the 17th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla
Deputy Minister Sotyu to deliver keynote address at the 17th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla
Agreement On Prioritising Foraging Grounds For African Penguins Through Limiting Fishing In Algoa Bay
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment considers PAIA application from just share and the Amabhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism
Archived

2021

2021-11-25 Opening remarks by Minister Ms Barbara Creecy at the SA Banking Association Sustainable Finance Conference
2021-11-24 Minister Creecy addresses the Custodians of Professional Hunting and Conservation  South Africa (CPHC-SA) annual general meeting (AGM)
2021-11-09 Remarks by Minister Creecy on the occasion of the launch of the South African pavilion at UNFCCC COP 26 in Glasgow, Scotland
2021-11-08 Remarks by Minister Creecy during the launch of the Northern Cape green hydrogen strategy and Sasol as anchor investor at COP 26
2021-10-22 Minister Creecy briefs media ahead of The Glascow International Climate Talks
2021-10-04 Minister Creecy’s opening keynote address at the  Standard Bank Climate Summit: Africa’s journey to Net Zero, in partnership with SOAS
2021-10-03 Statement by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, at the release of the UPL Compliance Profile Report
2021-09-16 Address by Minister Creecy during part one of the 18th ordinary session of the African Ministerial Conference On The Environment (AMCEN) virtual meeting on 16 September 2021
2021-08-26 Speech by Minister Barbara Creecy in response to the debate in the National Assembly on the report by the Portfolio Committee of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries on its oversight visit post the civil unrest to KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
2021-06-23 Speech by Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu: UNEP Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Symposium, 2021
2021-06-05 Address by Minister Creecy during celebration of World Environment Day and 25-year DFFE-UNDP cooperation
2021-05-25 Address by the Deputy Minister Ms Makhotso Sotyu during the NCOP policy debate on budget vote 32
2021-05-25 Minister Barbara Creecy, delivers budget speech to National Council of Provinces
2021-05-14 Minister Barbara Creecy delivers 2021/22 Budget Vote speech to National Assembly
2021-05-14 Address by Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu during 2021/22 Budget Vote 32 plenary
2021-05-02 Statement by Minister Creecy: Release of report of high-level panel 2 May 2021
2021-04-15 Address by Minister Barbara Creecy during the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) + Climate, African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA)
2021-04-14 Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment keynote speech ceremonial launch of the FOREST21 workshop launch event virtual conference
2021-03-31 Speaking notes for Minister Barbara Creecy for the Climate and Development Ministerial hosted by the incoming COP 26 Presidency
2021-03-29 Remarks by Ms. Makhotso Sotyu, Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries celebrated the International Day Of Forests, held virtually on the 25th of March 2021.
2021-03-23 Statement delivered by minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Barbara Creecy during the 5th ministerial meeting on climate action
2021-03-23 Keynote address by Minister Barbara Creecy World Meteorological Day 2021
2021-03-23 Speech by Minister Barbara Creecy at the Indalo Inclusive South Africa Symposium 23 March 2021
2021-02-22 Minister Creecy delivers the African group statement at the opening session of UNEA-5.1
2021-02-17 Address by Minister Barbara Creecy during debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA)
2021-01-25 Minister Barbara Creecy pays tribute to Minister Jackson Mthembu

2020

2020-12-10 Speech delivered by Minister Creecy during the Blue Justice Conference: Norwegian Government
2020-12-04 Speech delivered by Minister Creecy at the 8th special session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment
2020-12-01 Deputy Minister Ms Makhotso Sotyu’s welcoming address to the online Sustainability Summit 2020
2020-11-23 Acting Director-General, Mr Ishaam Abader's speech on the occasion of the planting ceremony for the Bapedi ancestral flower
2020-11-17 Address by Minister Barbara Creecy, MP, during the Expert Panel Review of South Africa’s National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks
2020-11-17 Address by Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu, MP, during the first annual general meeting (AGM) of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA)
2020-11-15 Address by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Barbara Creecy, MP, at the Launch of SA National Parks Week
2020-11-12 Speech delivered by Minister Creecy at the Plastic Colloquium feedback session
2020-10-28 Speech by Minister Creecy during the APPG Summit hosted by China in Kunming as biodiversity
2020-10-26 Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa and President of the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN) statement for the high-level launch of the 2019 state of the climate in Africa
2020-10-01 Minister Barbara Creecy’s speech delivered at the Resilience, Gender and Global Climate Action Round table
2020-09-29 Food loss and waste voluntary agreement virtual launch: Word of support address delivered by Minister Creecy
2020-09-19 Keynote address by Minister Creecy at the 2020 International Coastal Clean-Up event and the launch of Inkwazi Isu Project
2020-09-17 Speech delivered by Minister Creecy during the 2020 Waste Management Officer’s Khoro in Pretoria
2020-09-16 Speech by Deputy Minister Sotyu during the virtual celebration of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer awareness event.
2020-09-14 Statement by Minister Creecy during Circular Economy Webinar in celebration of SA Recycling Week
2020-09-01 Speech by Deputy Minister Sotyu at launch of Arbor Month Campaign
2020-07-23 Minister Creecy's speech during budget plenary on revised DEFF budget and annual performance plan 2020/21
2020-07-23 Deputy Minister Sotyu’s speech during budget plenary on revised DEFF annual performance plan 2020/21
2020-03-11 Speech delivered by Minister B Creecy during a Parliament debate on climate change.
2020-03-09 Deputy Minister Sotyu’s speech at the 22nd African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) and the sixth African Wildlife Week
2020-03-06 Minister Barbara Creecy launches Eastern Cape oceans economy master plan and hands over permits to small-scale fishers
2020-02-27 Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu's speech to Working on Fire Programme graduates
2020-02-18 Address by Minister Creecy in response to SONA in the National Assembly
2020-01-30 Oceans and Coast DDG Ms Judy Beaumont addresses launch of South Africa Plastic Pact, on behalf of Minister Barbara Creecy

2019

2019-12-10 Statement by Minister Barbara Creecy at the High-Level Segment of the UNFCCC CoP25/CMP15/CMA2
2019-12-08 Minister Barbara Creecy’s closing remarks at AMCEN briefing during UNFCCC CoP 25
2019-12-04 Keynote address by Barbara Creecy at the Antarctica Season launch and seminar
2019-11-22 Speech by Minister Barbara Creecy at the opening of the Plastics Colloquium.
2019-11-15 Closing remarks by H.E. Barbara Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa at the 17th ordinary session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN).
2019-11-14 Key note address by Ms Barbara Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa on the opening of 17th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN)
2019-11-01 ​Speech by Minister Creecy at the signing ceremony and launch of rooibos traditional knowledge industry-wide benefit-sharing agreement
2019-10-29 Speech by Minister Barbara Creecy at the official opening of the Global Wildlife Programme Annual Conference
2019-10-03 Speech by Minister Creecy at launch of SA’s NBA and IPBES Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
2019-10-01 Keynote address by Minister Barbara Creecy’s at 10th Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC2019)
2019-08-28 Deputy Minister Sotyu’s remarks at the 10th Women In Environment Dialogue 2019
2019-08-16 Opening remarks for the 28TH BASIC Ministerial Coordination Meeting
2019-08-15 Minister Creecy’ Opening Remarks at 5th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Environment Ministers Meeting
2019-08-08 Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Maggie Sotyu, congratulates Youth Environmental Services graduates
2019-08-07 Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu addresses regional meeting to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) CoP 14.
2019-07-31 Minister Creecy honours rangers on World Ranger Day 2019 at Kruger National Park
2019-07-30 Minister Barbara Creecy’s address welcoming Working On Fire team home from fighting fires in Canada
2019-07-23 Director-General, Ms Nosipho Ngcaba’s opening remarks on behalf of the Minister Barbara Creecy during the IUCN Regional Conservation Forum in Johannesburg
2019-07-11 Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu’s speech on the occasion of the Department of Environmental Affairs 2019/20 Budget Vote
2019-07-11 Minister Barbara Creecy tables the Department of Environmental Affairs Budget Policy statement 2019/20 
2019-06-28 Minister Ms Barbara Creecy’s keynote address at the launch of the Coca Cola Foundation Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN)
2019-06-05 Minister Ms Barbara Creecy’s address at the Ecologic Awards at Table Bay hotel, Cape Town
2019-03-08 Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of the Good Green Deeds Campaign
2019-01-21 Opening address by the Deputy Director-General to the delegates of the First Lead Author Meeting of Working Group II of Assessment Report Six (AR6)
2019-01-10 Minister Ms Nomvula Mokonyane officially opens the 3rd Partnership For Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Conference in Cape Town

2018

2018-11-26 Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande’s statement of commitment to the High Level Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy
2018-10-06 Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official funeral of former Minister Edna Molewa
2018-09-09 MEC for LEDET, Mr Seaparo Sekoati opens SANParks Week on behalf of Minister Edna Molewa
2018-09-07 Minister Molewa’s lecture presented at Tsinghua University: Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development
2018-08-25 President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses launch of Biodiversity Economy Operation Phakisa
2018-08-23 Deputy Minster Ms Barbara Thomson’s speech at the 9th Women in Environment Indaba
2018-08-23 Minister Edna Molewa’s keynote address at the opening of the South African National Talanoa Dialogue
2018-08-14 Deputy Minister Thomson’s key note address at Greenest Municipality Competition Award ceremony
2018-08-10 Minister Molewa keynote address during handover of five asbestos free class rooms at Sealane Primary School and 8km asbestos free road at Mafefe, Limpopo
2018-08-07 Minister Edna Molewa’s speech at the 2018 African Ranger Awards, Cape Town
2018-07-31 Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson’s speech at the celebration and commemoration of the World Ranger Day
2018-07-29 Minister Edna Molewa’s speech at the funeral of the late Field Ranger, Mr Respect Mathebula in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
2018-07-18 Minister Edna Molewa’s speech at the informal Plenary Meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day
2018-07-14 Minister Molewa’s acceptance speech: The bestowing of the Légion D’Honneur Award by the government of France
2018-07-10 Minister Molewa addresses launch of Sisulu Circle at Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
2018-06-19 Speech delivered on behalf of Minister Molewa at Adaptation Futures 2018 Conference
2018-06-05 Deputy Minister, Ms Barbara Thomson’s speech at the announcement of the Sustainable Packaging Commitment: Unilever South Africa
2018-05-16 Deputy Minister Ms Barbara Thomson’s Budget Vote s speech
2018-05-16 Minister Edna Molewa tables the Department of Environmental Affairs 2018/19 Budget Policy Statement
2018-05-04 Speech at the occasion of receiving black rhino from South Africa, marking reintroduction after 46 years of the extinction of the western black rhino in Chad
2018-05-03 Speech by Minister Molewa to see off endangered black rhino being translocated to chad
2018-04-12 Deputy Minister Barbara Thomson's speech at the launch of Mayibuye Game Reserve Wildlife Economy pilot project
2018-04-11 Tribute to Mama Madikizela Mandela by Minister Molewa at combined Women’s Manyano of Welkom
2018-04-04 Minister Edna Molewa opens the 4th Multi-Lateral Meeting of the Defence and Security Chiefs on anti-poaching
2018-03-26 Minister Edna Molewa’s speech on the occasion of the of the inauguration of the World’s largest oxygen production unit at Sasol, Secunda
2018-03-22 Minister Molewa addresses launch of Lekwa Radar Climate Change Monitoring project
2018-03-15 Keynote address by Ms Ntsoaki Mngomezulu, Chairperson of the SAWS on behalf of Minister Edna Molewa at the 2018 Weathersmart Science Symposium
2018-03-08 Speech by Minister Molewa during official opening of 3rd Biodiversity Indaba
2018-03-07 Minister Edna Molewa’s keynote address at the launch of Double Drift community wildlife project in the Eastern Cape

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