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Albert Mthembu stands near a former neighbour’s home, which was knocked down to prevent its use after the residents moved away, in Magog, KwaZulu-Natal. Image credit: Reuters/Rogan Ward

SA’s push for cleaner energy comes at a cost for its farmers

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objections

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objectionsSharon Kimathi

The Bill establishes the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as a single state-owned national champion by merging PetroSA, iGas, and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF). Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

SA National Petroleum Company Bill flagged as “climate-blind”

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objections

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objections

By Sharon Kimathi 29 Jul 2026

The Bill establishes the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as a single state-owned national champion by merging PetroSA, iGas, and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF). Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

SA National Petroleum Company Bill flagged as “climate-blind”

28 Jul 2026

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3 SA innovators selected for 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge

29 Jul 2026

Harvesting pine trees in the Dennedal compartment of Lower Tokai on 30 August 2016. Work was halted later that day by an urgent High Court interdict. Photos: John Yeld

New battle looms over future of Tokai and Cecilia pine plantations

John Yeld 28 Jul 2026

“This Textile Innovation Challenge is about discovering ideas that could help shape Africa’s textile future,” says Jackie May, founder of Twyg and co-founder of Africa Textile Talks. Image credit: The Dollie House

Africa’s sustainable fashion future to be unveiled at Twyg’s Africa Textile Talks

24 Jul 2026

A Sudanese refugee girl displaced by clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army at the Tine transit camp in eastern Chad. Image credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

El Niño, Strait of Hormuz deadlock threaten strides made to end global hunger

Giselda Vagnoni and Oriana Boselli 21 Jul 2026

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Volkswagen charges up Kariega component plant with 1,410 solar panels

21 Jul 2026

Hot Cares helps protect both elephants and communities with R79,000 donation to Elephants Alive

Hot Cares helps protect both elephants and communities with R79,000 donation to Elephants Alive

HOT 102.7FM 20 Jul 2026

Shaz Ballim, CEO, Kwality Holdings, holds recycled plastic pellets used to manufacture the bags in one hand and a finished Waste2Wear shopping bag in the other, illustrating how discarded plastic is transformed into high-quality, verified recycled products. Image supplied.

SA entrepreneurs bring blockchain-verified recycling to Mzansi

13 Jul 2026

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Can climate shocks change how people feel about paying taxes?

Enrico Nichelatti 10 Jul 2026

WWF South Africa’s Mandela Day campaign calls on South Africans to dedicate their 67 minutes to nature close to home or even at home. Image supplied.

WWF South Africa’s Mandela Day campaign asks SA to sweep before Mother Nature’s door

8 Jul 2026

Hill in siliciclastic strata (mud or siltstones capped by solid sandstone) of Teekloof or Abrahamskraal formation (Beaufort Group) of the main Karoo Basin. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

SA shale gas exploration on shaky ground as UCT study uncovers earthquake risk

7 Jul 2026

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#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into fashion

Maroefah Smith 7 Jul 2026

Dewald Visser travels to De Hoop Nature Reserve and MPA in the new kykNET series Hey Skipper. Image supplied.

Western Cape coastline to make waves in new kykNET series

3 Jul 2026

TotalEnergies logos are seen in a gas station in Nice, France. Image credit: Reuters/Eric Gaillard/File Photo

TotalEnergies taken to court in France

America Hernandez and Isaac Anyaogu 2 Jul 2026

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False Bay seabed acts as a “storage reservoir for pollution”

24 Jun 2026

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UCT develops world’s first early biodiversity heat warning system

22 Jun 2026

The Green Youth Network claimed the Circular Economy Facilitation award for its work in mobilising young people as active participants in the circular economy. Image supplied.

SA’s circular economy champs clean up at the 2026 Petco Awards

19 Jun 2026

Growthpoint reaches milestone of 12 net-zero carbon certifications

Growthpoint reaches milestone of 12 net-zero carbon certifications

Catchwords 19 Jun 2026

KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said. Image supplied.

Tanzanian duo win H&M Foundation’s 2026 Global Change Award

18 Jun 2026

The 2026 Vodacom Eco-Warriors, St John Paul II Secondary School in Elandskop, KZN. Image supplied.

2026 Vodacom Eco-Warriors: SA’s Gen Zs solving the country’s sustainability challenges

17 Jun 2026

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The future of sustainable fashion is Africa at Twyg’s Africa Textile Talks

12 Jun 2026

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South Africa's power utility enters its clean energy era with Eskom Green

11 Jun 2026

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Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

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AI in nature conservation: powerful tool or dangerous shortcut?

Jeran Cloete, Dian Spear, Jessica da Silva, Lavhelesani Dembe Simba, and Peter J Carrick 10 Jun 2026

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SA's energy needs and environmental protection square off in court

5 Jun 2026

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Barry Callebaut warns El Niño could add thousands to cocoa prices

Paolo Laudani 4 Jun 2026

Topco Media spearheads Environment Month with the 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability

Topco Media spearheads Environment Month with the 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability

Topco Media 3 Jun 2026

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Woolies pays tribute to fynbos' resilience with limited-edition Veld Fire bouquet

3 Jun 2026

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