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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.

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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

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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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African Bank launches first-ever social bond, raising R700m for ESG goals

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Readers are leaders: 1,700 learners celebrate Literacy Month with stories and songs

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The contract between SASSA and Postbank is to be terminated this month. But Postbank has approached the court to get this set aside, saying it will have “severe consequences for vulnerable citizens”. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Court battle over the end of Postbank’s agreement with Sassa

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South Africa pushes for sustainable ocean economy at UN

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UFS’s new initiative plans to plant 400,000 trees across South Africa

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Safripol’s Sasolburg plant anchors Africa’s polymer future

Safripol’s Sasolburg plant anchors Africa’s polymer future

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How South Africa’s waste reforms and renewable energy are driving job creation

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South African networks urged to zero-rate PBO content for equal internet access

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Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

Meals that matter: Rainbow Rustenburg feeding futures

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Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry: here’s how

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Silverbacks and ImpactHER boost African fashion brands' global presence

Silverbacks and ImpactHER boost African fashion brands' global presence

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WWF South Africa has appointed Pavitray Pillay as its new head of business development and marketing. Source: Supplied.

Pavitray Pillay to lead marketing & business development at WWF SA

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FAO urges G20 to lead on agrifood transformation amid hunger and climate crises

FAO urges G20 to lead on agrifood transformation amid hunger and climate crises

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African businesses urged to unlock growth through disability inclusion

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Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

18 Sep 2025

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South Africa launches progressive project to tackle plastic pollution

18 Sep 2025

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Eskom's gas power project faces setback as court annuls permit

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Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms win Norwegian human rights award

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History in the making: What does it mean for women’s rugby in South Africa?

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About 200 activists marched to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday to support Wild Coast communities opposing seismic surveys and oil exploration rights granted to Shell and Impact Africa. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

Activists march against Shell’s oil exploration

Ihsaan Haffejee and Thamsanqa Mbovane 17 Sep 2025

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How South African youth lead the green economy

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Sassa says it has fixed most of its audit problems but gaps remain

Marecia Damons 16 Sep 2025

Midvaal opens groundbreaking skills development centre

Midvaal opens groundbreaking skills development centre

Heineken Beverages 16 Sep 2025

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Why environmentalists are battling the Karpowership project in court

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South Africa strengthens global ties in pursuit of sustainable fuels

16 Sep 2025

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Hunger among South African students: study shows those studying remotely need financial aid for food

Angelo Fynn 16 Sep 2025

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Mayor Morero outlines new strategies to combat Johannesburg’s water crisis

15 Sep 2025

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15 Sep 2025

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Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025 opens nominations

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Solaja Mayowa Oludele 22 Sep 2025

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African businesses urged to unlock growth through disability inclusion

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Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms win Norwegian human rights award

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African leaders unite to fund $50bn yearly climate initiative despite global setbacks

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