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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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South Africa's $5.8bn Hive project aims to lead low-cost ammonia output

Wendell Roelf 12 Jun 2025

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

12 Jun 2025

Medical students open SA's first organ donor support unit at Tygerberg Hospital

Medical students open SA's first organ donor support unit at Tygerberg Hospital

12 Jun 2025

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Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

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 system

Marecia Damons 12 Jun 2025

New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

New species of rain frog discovered in South Africa

Bertie Jacobs, North-West University (NWU) 12 Jun 2025

Mandela Day 2025 - Uniting to combat poverty and inequity

Mandela Day 2025 - Uniting to combat poverty and inequity

Optimize Agency 12 Jun 2025

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Why South African animal welfare laws need an urgent overhaul

Charan Saunders 12 Jun 2025

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

Maroefah Smith 12 Jun 2025

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Coega Green Ammonia Project completes solar PV cluster development phase

12 Jun 2025

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

12 Jun 2025

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From funding to vision: Enabling Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Rentia van Tonder and Aadil Cajee 11 Jun 2025

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

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Eastern Cape government activates disaster teams in response to cold front

11 Jun 2025

Supplied image: Interns from universities across the country gathered at Inyathelo's Cape Town hub for the first workshop in the Case-Inyathelo Internship Programme for South Africa.

Case, Inyathelo partner to launch new internship programme in South Africa

11 Jun 2025

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UKZN empowers visually impaired students with AI glasses

11 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

Bakwena bursary, learnership programmes support youth along key logistics corridor

Bakwena bursary, learnership programmes support youth along key logistics corridor

11 Jun 2025

Avbob Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1,000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries

Avbob Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1,000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries

Oxford University Press 10 Jun 2025

Growing futures: Sappi’s Forestry Skills Centre opens in Richmond

Growing futures: Sappi’s Forestry Skills Centre opens in Richmond

Sappi 10 Jun 2025

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 Africa

Trialogue 10 Jun 2025

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SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection

10 Jun 2025

Release of a tagged speckled snapper in the iSimangaliso MPA (Photo credit: Bruce Mann).

3 research studies that show the positive impact of MPAs

10 Jun 2025

Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

9 Jun 2025

Key appointments to stabilise the Department of Social Development

Key appointments to stabilise the Department of Social Development

9 Jun 2025

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Fairvest sharpens focus on retail strategy serving low-income communities

9 Jun 2025

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Experts urge a new global agreement on carbon credit emission factors

9 Jun 2025

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

9 Jun 2025

Sowing the seeds of food security

Sowing the seeds of food security

Libstar 9 Jun 2025

Blind SA went to the high courts in Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg to appoint curators for two special schools it says are failing to adequately provide for learners with disabilities. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Blind SA takes schools to court over conditions for children with disabilities

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 9 Jun 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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