dam safety regulations

Cape Town Naval Tragedy: A Tale of Bravery Amidst Nature’s Fury

In September 2023, a routine South African Navy drill turned into a tragedy when an abnormal wave hit the SAS…

2 months ago

“Spearheading Safety: South Africa’s Revised Electric Fence Regulations”

South Africa's Bureau of Standards has updated regulations for electric fences, with new rules requiring the use of premiumgrade materials,…

3 months ago

A Sunny Interlude: Prolonged Daily Access to Community Pools Until February’s Close

The Cape Town Parks and Recreation Department has extended the opening hours of community swimming pools until the end of…

10 months ago

IARC to classify aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic”

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a subsidiary of the World Health Organization (WHO), is reportedly preparing to…

1 year ago

South African Ministers Observe World Food Safety Day

On June 7th, South African Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, and Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development,…

1 year ago

The Importance of Verifying Login Details in the Admissions Process

The admissions process can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for parents, especially those applying for the first time. However,…

1 year ago

Public Comments Sought on Draft Regulations for Recreational Use of State-Owned Dams

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has put forward draft regulations that outline guidelines for the recreational use of…

1 year ago

South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation: An In-Depth Analysis of the 2023/24 Budget Vote

South Africa, a waterscarce country, faces several challenges in providing its citizens with access to clean water and sanitation services.…

1 year ago

Proposed Amendments to Regulations on Spatial Tools and Environmental Management Instruments

Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, Ms. Barbara Creecy, has released an invitation for public input on the proposed amendments…

1 year ago

Military Veterans Pension Rollout in South Africa

On April 26, 2023, the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa announced the rollout of the longawaited…

1 year ago

Minister Thulas Nxesi to Release Regulations on Employment Equity Targets

On Friday, Employment and Labour Minister T.W. Nxesi will announce regulations on Employment Equity (EE) targets. These regulations follow the…

1 year ago

South African Mining Houses Urged to Register Tailings Dams for Compliance with Dam Safety Regulations

Mining houses in South Africa are urged to register their tailings dams to ensure compliance with dam safety regulations. The…

2 years ago