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City Lodge Hotels smashes fundraising goal, hands Cansa R144,258

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Adopt-a-School Foundation celebrates education excellence in Limpopo

Adopt-a-School Adopt-a-School Foundation celebrates education excellence in Limpopo

21 Aug 2026

15 rescued big cats arrive safely at Lionsrock

FOUR PAWS 15 rescued big cats arrive safely at Lionsrock

21 Aug 2026

#Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

Bizcommunity.com #Biz25years | To the next 25 years of business communications and conversations

20 Aug 2026

International rescue effort spanning three continents

FOUR PAWS International rescue effort spanning three continents

19 Aug 2026

Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

Electra Mining Africa Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

19 Aug 2026

When women lead together, everyone moves forward

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership When women lead together, everyone moves forward

18 Aug 2026

Zithande Mzansi schools programme celebrates youth sustainability leadership in Katlehong and Vosloorus

Fibre Circle Zithande Mzansi schools programme celebrates youth sustainability leadership in Katlehong and Vosloorus

18 Aug 2026

Trialogue to launch inaugural Sustainable Business Tracker at Johannesburg symposium

Trialogue Trialogue to launch inaugural Sustainable Business Tracker at Johannesburg symposium

18 Aug 2026

Exxaro partners with South Africa's leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders

Gordon Institute of Business Science Exxaro partners with South Africa's leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders

14 Aug 2026

World Lion Day 2026: United for lions

FOUR PAWS World Lion Day 2026: United for lions

13 Aug 2026

Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares invest in the future of one of Joburg’s most remarkable women’s shelters

HOT 102.7FM Hot 102.7FM and Hot Cares invest in the future of one of Joburg’s most remarkable women’s shelters

6 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Infinite Industries’ Maggie Bozic Infante is taking SA’s circular economy to infinity and beyond

21 Aug 2026

Circular economy entrepreneurs invited to compete for R250k investment

Circular economy entrepreneurs invited to compete for R250k investment

17 Aug 2026

From GuguByGugu to FoodForward SA: Meet the 2026 Eco-Logic Award finalists

14 Aug 2026

“Sustainability starts with a genuine commitment to want to achieve meaningful impact,” says Empact’s group sustainability executive Lara Barlow. Image supplied.

Empowering people to prosper: Inside Empact’s first sustainability report

Maroefah Smith 12 Aug 2026

Rubbish piles up near a park in Nyanga. Photos: Emihle Ngwane

Battle to stop illegal dumping in Cape Town’s townships

Emihle Ngwane 6 Aug 2026

Retailers urged to ditch plastic bags before 2027 deadline

Retailers urged to ditch plastic bags before 2027 deadline

30 Jul 2026

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3 SA innovators selected for 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge

29 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

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

Sustainability at Isanti Glass: Verified through Section 12L

Sustainability at Isanti Glass: Verified through Section 12L

Isanti Glass 10 Jul 2026

Food Lover’s Market turns flood-damaged Van Loveren bottles into hope

Food Lover’s Market turns flood-damaged Van Loveren bottles into hope

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

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#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into fashion

Maroefah Smith 7 Jul 2026

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SMMEs asked to waste no time in joining new national database

29 Jun 2026

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Coca‑Cola switches Stoney Ginger Beer to clear bottles to boost recyclability

26 Jun 2026

Fibre Circle rewards top recycling schools in Zithande Mzansi Back2School competition

Fibre Circle rewards top recycling schools in Zithande Mzansi Back2School competition

Fibre Circle 23 Jun 2026

FibreCoin: Bringing recognition and digital rewards to South Africa’s waste pickers

FibreCoin: Bringing recognition and digital rewards to South Africa’s waste pickers

Fibre Circle 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

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Consumers skeptical of aluminum recyclability despite industry advantage

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

Winning Schools

Fibre Circle celebrates young environmental champions in eThekwini

Dumisani Khumalo, Fibre Circle 10 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

South Africa's schools step up and deliver: Kiwi crowns Step Up to Step In winners

South Africa's schools step up and deliver: Kiwi crowns Step Up to Step In winners

OLC Through The Line Communications 1 Jun 2026

Schools recycling programme

Schools recycling programme

Safripol 22 May 2026

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Why SA's youth shouldn't waste the circular economy opportunity

Duduzile Mathabela 19 May 2026

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