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On Monday, fishers and environmental activists picketed outside the Cape High Court on the first day of a case against the government granting environmental authorisation for seismic surveys off the West Coast. Photo: Liezl Human.

Fishers in court to stop West Coast oil searchLiezl Human

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Western and Eastern Cape brace for disruptive rain, flooding and snow

The Gauteng Department of Social Development will no longer fund non-South African social workers. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Gauteng cuts funding for non-South African social workersSeth Thorne

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Sassa grant beneficiaries urged to switch to Black Cards before end August

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The Gauteng Department of Social Development will no longer fund non-South African social workers. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

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Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food – how South Africa’s ban can work better

Anusha Rajkaran and Conrad Sparks 25 Aug 2025

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Uber Assist expands accessibility for SA riders

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Protesters gathered outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s offices in Cape Town on Thursday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch

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Matthew Hirsch 22 Aug 2025

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

Maroefah Smith 21 Aug 2025

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Catchwords 21 Aug 2025

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Boost for community heroes: Iwisa No. 1 raises 2025 competition prize to R400,000

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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

Kimberly Mutandiro 20 Aug 2025

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

Melanie MacGregor 20 Aug 2025

Tourism leaders call for ESG reform to reflect Southern Africa realities

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Kumba Iron Ore launches maternity PPE for pregnant miners

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African universities urged to spearhead climate research

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Source: . The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) comprises a system of several large dams and tunnels throughout Lesotho, which delivers water to the Gauteng region of South Africa via the Vaal River System. It is the largest water transfer scheme in Africa.

Ninety One's infrastructure credit fund hits R2bn, boosting South Africa's growth path

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Captain Fanplastic releases 2022–2024 Impact Report, with global reach in environmental education

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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

18 Aug 2025

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SA’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard

Luke Sinwell 18 Aug 2025

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Inside SA’s multi-million rand plan to fill US funding void

Jesse Copelyn 15 Aug 2025

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One symbol, one stand: Dentsu Creative SA and POWA unite against GBV

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Dentsu 15 Aug 2025

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Sassa issues urgent warning against illegal social grant deductions

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Source: GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged that water investment be central to finance discussions at the AU-AIP Water Summit 2025, which aligns with the launch of the Rand Water Zuikerbosch System Purification Plant in Vereeniging which he attended last week.

Global leaders unite in Cape Town to transform water investment strategy

14 Aug 2025

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Western Cape court halts TotalEnergies' offshore drilling over EIA failings

14 Aug 2025

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Child malnutrition is a sign of conflict to come: Nigerian study links climate change, food and violence

Marina Mastrorillo, Chun Song, Grazia Pacillo and Victor Villa 14 Aug 2025

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