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#See: Africa Tech Week Awards 2025 celebrates innovation

#See: Africa Tech Week Awards 2025 celebrates innovation

#See: Hertex HAUS reopens reimagined Bellville Showroom

#See: Hertex HAUS reopens reimagined Bellville Showroom

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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

Image supplied. Andiswa Mkhize, manager, org design and EE; Pontsho Matshediso, talent acquisition specialist; Thando Kondowe, graduate; Msizi Gantsho, graduate; Angela Stofile, HR graduate; Sandi Jama, graduate.

"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

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

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SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection

Cotton On Foundation launches Literacy Drive

Cotton On Foundation launches Literacy Drive

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New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

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Africa's future in food security relies on cooling infrastructure

Africa's future in food security relies on cooling infrastructure

Samuel Jacobs 16 May 2025

AfriGIS launches 'Resolve Water' - A game-changing digital platform to help navigate Africa’s water and climate future

AfriGIS launches 'Resolve Water' - A game-changing digital platform to help navigate Africa’s water and climate future

AfriGIS 15 May 2025

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Empowering digital futures: Netstar donates R500k to Redtank ICT Academy

15 May 2025

Urgent appeal: Help feed the homeless in Johannesburg's inner city

Urgent appeal: Help feed the homeless in Johannesburg's inner city

The Noise Factory 14 May 2025

A report by shareholder activist organisation Just Share has shown that South Africa’s largest polluters pay so little carbon tax that it barely has any impact on their greenhouse gas emissions. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Corporate lobbying derailed South Africa’s climate goals, report finds

Liezl Human 14 May 2025

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Athlone Power Station's redevelopment hits roadblock

14 May 2025

#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

Evan-Lee Courie 13 May 2025

Work has been suspended on the 38km tunnel between the Polihali and Katse dams. Photo: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (fair use).

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

Sechaba Mokhethi 13 May 2025

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

MultiChoice 13 May 2025

Checkers Sixty60 partners with Blind SA for a more inclusive shopping app

Checkers Sixty60 partners with Blind SA for a more inclusive shopping app

12 May 2025

Sauce Advertising wins Gold at the Smarties Awards

Sauce Advertising wins Gold at the Smarties Awards

Sauce Advertising 12 May 2025

For the past four years, Streetscapes has been running a self-sufficient laundry at its urban farm in the city centre. The organisation plans to replicate the solar- and rainwater-powered laundromat and showers at the new site to cut operational costs and reduce pressure on municipal infrastructure. Photos: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Plan to use properties owned by City of Cape Town for homeless project

Marecia Damons 12 May 2025

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Copyright amendments to be read into Act with immediate effect - ConCourt

9 May 2025

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How South Africa’s conservation efforts can thrive with Indian partnership

Dr Nomfundo N.V. Mnisi 9 May 2025

Food price survey shows shocking surges amid affordability crisis

Food price survey shows shocking surges amid affordability crisis

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 9 May 2025

Smartfill revolutionises food safety in informal markets amid alarming contamination crisis

Smartfill revolutionises food safety in informal markets amid alarming contamination crisis

DY/DX 9 May 2025

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Global conference calls for action on women’s financial inclusion under G20 framework

8 May 2025

Closing the gender gap in the ICT industry through mentorship

Closing the gender gap in the ICT industry through mentorship

Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen, Stone 8 May 2025

DStv Schools Netball Challenge returns for 2025 season with Bestmed Medical Scheme as new partner

DStv Schools Netball Challenge returns for 2025 season with Bestmed Medical Scheme as new partner

MultiChoice 8 May 2025

Organisations funded by the Gauteng Department of Social Development are facing late payments and have concerns over contracts. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Gauteng welfare organisations worried about late payments

Joseph Bracken 8 May 2025

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South Africa launches Transformation Fund to drive economic inclusivity

7 May 2025

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Orasecom Climate Resilient Investment Conference to drive funding for vital water infrastructure

7 May 2025

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Youth energy innovations shine at TCS Sustainathon

7 May 2025

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Smarter choices, greener homes: how your next appliance can shape the planet

6 May 2025

Small but mighty: How SMEs are leading the ESG revolution

Small but mighty: How SMEs are leading the ESG revolution

icandi CQ 6 May 2025

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Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Philiswa Nomngongo 6 May 2025

CILTSA ESG Conference to tackle sustainability, regulation and risk in supply chains

CILTSA ESG Conference to tackle sustainability, regulation and risk in supply chains

6 May 2025

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Sustained pressure on SA rhino populations

5 May 2025

Schneider Electric at AATF 2025: Demonstrating true industry innovation

Schneider Electric at AATF 2025: Demonstrating true industry innovation

The Publicity Workshop 5 May 2025

A waste picker in Johannesburg. Archive photo: Masego Mafata / GroundUp

Evicted waste pickers must be allowed to earn a living, court rules

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 5 May 2025

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#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

Evan-Lee Courie 13 May 2025

Source: © Impact SRK Consulting considers the risk that illegal artisanal miners pose in the management of tailings dams in many parts of Africa

Illegal mining: A key risk to tailings dams management and mine closure

2 May 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025