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Cape Town unites with world coastal regions to tackle sea rise

Many recipients of the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant say they are battling with SASSA’s online verification system. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with Sassa’s systemMarecia Damons

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Healthcare, poverty alleviation at the heart of Bill Gates' final philanthropic pushMaroefah Smith

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"Skills development is not just a business strategy, it’s a national imperative" – Engen

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Eastern Cape government activates disaster teams in response to cold front

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Pioneering accessibility on SA campuses, UKZN empowers visually impaired students with AI glasses

Breaking silos: Bold call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development in South Africa

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SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection

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Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

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Cotton On Foundation launches Literacy Drive

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New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

17 Feb 2025

Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

PROPAK AFRICA 2025 17 Feb 2025

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Women Ministry condemns brutal murder of gay activist Imam

17 Feb 2025

Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s future

John Yeld 17 Feb 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

14 Feb 2025

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Werner Joubert, ASUS 14 Feb 2025

The new Postbank Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards will expire on 28 February 2025 and social grant beneficiaries are urged to get their new cards before then. Photo supplied by Sassa

Sassa Gold cards to stop working on 28 February 2025 - beneficiaries urged to replace them

13 Feb 2025

Propelair: One shade of green

Propelair: One shade of green

Propelair SA 13 Feb 2025

Mr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

Mr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

13 Feb 2025

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Davos panel unveils $1tn opportunity by addressing women's health gap

Katja Hamilton 12 Feb 2025

Plastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

Plastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

Soapbox 12 Feb 2025

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

Dumisani Khumalo, Fibre Circle 12 Feb 2025

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Social Development issues notices of non-compliance to NPOs

12 Feb 2025

Rising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

Rising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 11 Feb 2025

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Government publishes National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11 Feb 2025

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025

Phillip de Vos – Waterfall City Precinct Manager at Attacq, Doug Woolley – Dell Technologies, Ashley du Plooy – CEO of ERA, Natasha Moyo - Manager Technical Support Services at Dell Technologies and Mischa Tessendorf – Sustainability Project Manager at Attacq cutting the ribbon to celebrate the ERA bin placement at Waterfall Corner Shopping Centre.

E-waste recycling drop point now at Waterfall City

11 Feb 2025

Beaches along the West Coast were soiled with oil spilling from the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy which ran aground in July 2024. Photo: Annalize Barnard / GroundUp

Wreck of MV Ultra Galaxy confirmed as source of West Coast oil spill

John Yeld 10 Feb 2025

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USAID workforce reduced by 97%

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

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"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Feb 2025

Laurent Muschel, HERA Director General, and Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General, stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5 September 2024. Reuters/Justin Makangara/File Photo

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Jennifer Rigby 6 Feb 2025

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The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

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US exits UN-HRC

5 Feb 2025

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SA's solar boom poses new environmental threat: What to do with your old Li-ion batteries

5 Feb 2025

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Stone 5 Feb 2025

Aware.org named a top 20 brand in Africa – A game-changer in purpose-driven impact

Aware.org 4 Feb 2025

Alchemy Law partner Morné van der Merwe

#MiningIndaba: White paper explores whether Mining Charter is ESG change agent or stumbling block

4 Feb 2025

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Permanent desalination plant for Cape Town - have your say

4 Feb 2025

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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025

Laurent Muschel, HERA Director General, and Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General, stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5 September 2024. Reuters/Justin Makangara/File Photo

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Jennifer Rigby 6 Feb 2025

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

3 Dec 2024

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South Africa makes historic leap as first African nation to head the G20

Katja Hamilton 3 Dec 2024