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WC Social Development opens LGBTQIA+ and men’s GBV shelter

Four months ago, final environmental authorisation was given for the construction of a second nuclear power plant for South Africa at Duynefontein, which currently hosts the 1,940-megawatt (MW) Koeberg nuclear facility, pictured above. Photo: Brent Meersman

Eskom starts environmental assessment for a third nuclear power stationJohn Yeld

Community leader Vuyani Madikane opens a tap at Ethembeni informal settlement, Khayelitsha, to show that they have not had consistent water since the taps were installed earlier this year. Photo: Vincent Lali

Illegal connections leave hundreds of Cape Town households without waterVincent Lali

Smart washroom solutions: Propelair’s IoT-driven facility management

Smart washroom solutions: Propelair’s IoT-driven facility managementPropelair SA

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Sustainable mining is key to a clean, just energy transitionAlastair Bovim

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Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: Meet the 2025 winners

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Empowering women in waste: Vhonani Nemukondeni's story

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UP, Eskom, and SANEDI to solve SA’s energy challenges with AI

Four months ago, final environmental authorisation was given for the construction of a second nuclear power plant for South Africa at Duynefontein, which currently hosts the 1,940-megawatt (MW) Koeberg nuclear facility, pictured above. Photo: Brent Meersman

Eskom starts environmental assessment for a third nuclear power station

By John Yeld 1 hour

Community leader Vuyani Madikane opens a tap at Ethembeni informal settlement, Khayelitsha, to show that they have not had consistent water since the taps were installed earlier this year. Photo: Vincent Lali

Illegal connections leave hundreds of Cape Town households without water

By Vincent Lali 1 day

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UCT’s Children’s Institute publishes 2025 Child Gauge report

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Hot 102.7FM listeners show their heart and their muscle, powering Teddython to R31.5m

Hot 102.7FM listeners show their heart and their muscle, powering Teddython to R31.5m

HOT 102.7FM 5 Nov 2025

Shoprite and Checkers host Market Day 2025 to empower community farmers

Shoprite and Checkers host Market Day 2025 to empower community farmers

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Thousands thrive through the Social Employment Fund

Thousands thrive through the Social Employment Fund

Thula Zondi, The Social Employment Fund 4 Nov 2025

The Impact Series by Thinkerneur presents: Drivers Of A Sustainable Future

The Impact Series by Thinkerneur presents: Drivers Of A Sustainable Future

Thinkerneur 4 Nov 2025

How FMs can avoid restroom greenwashing: 10 red flags

How FMs can avoid restroom greenwashing: 10 red flags

Propelair SA 4 Nov 2025

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Global backing for GAIA climate fund reaches $600m at first close

4 Nov 2025

Why the "glass is greener" belief is misleading in packaging design

Why the "glass is greener" belief is misleading in packaging design

4 Nov 2025

Unilever, Knorrox and DBE train food handlers to boost flavour and cut waste in school meals

Unilever, Knorrox and DBE train food handlers to boost flavour and cut waste in school meals

Knorrox 3 Nov 2025

TEARS Soul City Bang Your Pot

TEARS Soul City Bang Your Pot

TEARS Foundation 3 Nov 2025

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Sustainability: South Africa shines as global superpowers waver

3 Nov 2025

97 SA coastal sites recognised in 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards

97 SA coastal sites recognised in 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards

3 Nov 2025

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Parametric insurance for smallholder farmers launches in South Africa

Elias Sekoboane 31 Oct 2025

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Inclusion as a design principle: The future of urban living

Gerard Abrahamse 31 Oct 2025

TLC Worldwide Africa champions responsible marketing through TLC Gives Back initiative

TLC Worldwide Africa champions responsible marketing through TLC Gives Back initiative

TLC Worldwide Africa 31 Oct 2025

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#WorldCitiesDay: Smart cities need smart waste management

31 Oct 2025

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

31 Oct 2025

Inkosi Thathezakhe Special School in the Mzinyathi District will stay closed until its needs are fully met, says Dudu Moloi, chair of the School Governing Body. Photo: Bongane Motaung / GroundUp

KwaZulu-Natal Premier promises funds for special schools

Bongane Motaung and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 30 Oct 2025

Africa’s biggest sustainability event sparks a movement – not just a conversation

Africa’s biggest sustainability event sparks a movement – not just a conversation

ESG Africa Conference 30 Oct 2025

Steyn City celebrates 14 years of delivering happiness to Diepsloot

Steyn City celebrates 14 years of delivering happiness to Diepsloot

Grapevine Communications 30 Oct 2025

Think before you throw: Join The Glass Recycling Challenge this November

Think before you throw: Join The Glass Recycling Challenge this November

JNPR 30 Oct 2025

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South Africa's eco-champions win big at 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

30 Oct 2025

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CapeNature goes cashless at key nature reserves

30 Oct 2025

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Sassa denies social grant double payment claims

30 Oct 2025

Tembisa West Secondary School crowned champions of 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

Tembisa West Secondary School crowned champions of 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

Samsung 29 Oct 2025

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Up&Up Group inspires mindful giving with Street Store pop-up

29 Oct 2025

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South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Jennifer Lee Broadhurst, Brett Cohen and Jesse Burton 29 Oct 2025

DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment

DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment

29 Oct 2025

Emergency mission underway in Argentina to help over 60 zoo animals

Emergency mission underway in Argentina to help over 60 zoo animals

FOUR PAWS 28 Oct 2025

Pack hope, restore dignity: How your company can make a real difference this 16 Days of Activism

Pack hope, restore dignity: How your company can make a real difference this 16 Days of Activism

TEARS Foundation 28 Oct 2025

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Captain Fanplastic sets sail in Equatorial Guinea for a new partnership with Unicef

Soapbox 3 Oct 2025

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How African companies are setting the stage for sustainable growth

30 Sep 2025

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

Solaja Mayowa Oludele 22 Sep 2025

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African businesses urged to unlock growth through disability inclusion

19 Sep 2025

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