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#WomensMonth: Ener-G-Africa’s Louise Williamson on why people are central to conservationMaroefah Smith

About 80 people gathered in Rosebank to protest against Standard Bank and TotalEnergies’ investment in fossil fuels. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investmentsKimberly Mutandiro

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The global plastics treaty process has fallen flat. Here’s what went wrong, and how you can helpMelanie MacGregor

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African universities urged to spearhead climate research

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WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

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South Africa vows relentless fight against plastic pollution amid global treaty setback

About 80 people gathered in Rosebank to protest against Standard Bank and TotalEnergies’ investment in fossil fuels. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investments

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Cabinet sent basic income grant plan back to the drawing board

Marecia Damons 9 Jun 2025

Urgent action to stop violence, abuse, and neglect in schools

Urgent action to stop violence, abuse, and neglect in schools

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 6 Jun 2025

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#WorldEnvironmentDay: New recycling initiative to minimise SA's impact on Antarctica

6 Jun 2025

The Big Cover Up secures R295,000 in funds for winter aid

The Big Cover Up secures R295,000 in funds for winter aid

OFM Radio 6 Jun 2025

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Luxury home of Lottery “kingpin” frozen by Special Tribunal

Raymond Joseph 5 Jun 2025

Food gardens connect: Bridging the gap betwen poverty and economic opportunities

Food gardens connect: Bridging the gap betwen poverty and economic opportunities

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 5 Jun 2025

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#WorldEnvironmentDay: The cost of extinction - new tech calculates financial fallout of biodiversity loss

5 Jun 2025

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

5 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

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Profmed steps in as 1,800 qualified SA doctors face job and healthcare crisis

Katja Hamilton 4 Jun 2025

UP lecturer to take on Comrades Marathon to support missing-middle students

UP lecturer to take on Comrades Marathon to support missing-middle students

University of Pretoria 4 Jun 2025

A group of elephants walk near a solar panel at a watering hole inside Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, 23 October 2019. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Zimbabwe issues permits for cull of at least 50 elephants

Nelson Banya and Alessandro Parodi 4 Jun 2025

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

4 Jun 2025

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

From learning to earning: how to accelerate Africa’s digital economy

Trialogue 3 Jun 2025

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The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2025 is open for entry

3 Jun 2025

Source: Wikimedia/Lschefa, CC BY-SA 4.0. Lesotho’s capital.

Lesotho’s health system has been decimated by US funding cuts

Sechaba Mokhethi 2 Jun 2025

We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

We don’t just drive sustainability; we empower the masses to lead it

Propelair SA 2 Jun 2025

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Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

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Starlink's secret network uncovered in SA: Is it legal?

Katja Hamilton 30 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

Business practices to address food packaging waste

Justin Bott 30 May 2025

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Initiatives in Ennerdale highlights Air Products’ commitment to make a difference

Air Products South Africa 30 May 2025

From L-R: Alberto Giménez (Technical Director at Real Madrid Foundation EFP South Africa); Brendan Epstein (Marketing Director at Real Madrid Foundation EFP South Africa & Founder of Collab Advertising); Andrés Muntaner Borrajo (Director of the Real Madrid Foundation EFP); Jevron Epstein (President of the Real Madrid Foundation EFP South Africa & CEO of Generation Schools); Kerryn Ackermann (Senior Management at Generation Schools); Sandra De Abreu (Senior Management at Generation Schools); Jac Vos (Financial Director at Real Madrid Foundation EFP South Africa & Financial Director at Generation Schools), Kyle Savile (Senior Management at Generation Schools).

Real Madrid's 3rd SA youth football programme kicks off in Joburg

30 May 2025

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Govt pays R6m from spaza shop fund

29 May 2025

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Not just another caretaker: Why ECD educators need specialised training

Sigamoney Naicker 29 May 2025

This winter the Pick n Pay Hypermarket Soup for SA initiative encourages customers to donate a packet of soup costing just R5, aiming to collect over one million packs of soup (Image supplied)

Pick n Pay Hypermarket Soup for SA to collect 1m packets of soup

29 May 2025

Tshego Bokaba, CSI Manager at the Momentum Group Foundation

From dependency to empowerment: Why we need to transform CSI in Africa

Tshego Bokaba 29 May 2025

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Scholars Film 28 May 2025

Sinamuva Crèche has not received subsidy payments for two months. Photo: Joseph Bracken / GroundUp

KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches

Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 28 May 2025

community initiative in the lead up to Mandela Day 2025, Heroes Among Us by Mitchell’s Plain’s Liberty Promenade Mall aims to identify and celebrate unsung heroes and grassroots contributors who reflect the spirit of Mandela Day through ongoing acts of service. Pictured: Last year's campaign (Image supplied)

#MandelaDay2025: Heroes Among Us campaign celebrates heart of Mitchell’s Plain

27 May 2025

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

WWF South Africa 27 May 2025

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All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

All about YOU! Putting YOU in YOUth Month on Biz!

Bizcommunity.com 20 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

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

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Yellow Door Energy 24 Apr 2025

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