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Thousands thrive through the Social Employment Fund

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

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Sustainability: South Africa shines as global superpowers waver

Dr Mavuso Msimang received the Eco-Logical Intelligence Lifetime Achievement Award. Image supplied.

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

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

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NBI’s new campaign unlocks the green economy for South African youth entrepreneurs

15 Oct 2025

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Mpact and Zeda team up for waste reduction efforts

14 Oct 2025

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Sassa's record year: Serving over 28 million people in 2024/2025

10 Oct 2025

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#FluxxAwards: PinkDrive CEO wins Social Impact Influencer award

9 Oct 2025

Britain's Prince Harry waves as he departs after his visit to the Community Recording Studio (CRS), a grassroots institution providing opportunities for young people, in Nottingham, Britain, 9 September 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Phil Noble

Prince Harry conservation charity in Chad "failed to protect wildlife"

8 Oct 2025

The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s jury selected the 33 finalists from 7,761 entries received across six categories. Image supplied.

Inmed South Africa is a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize

6 Oct 2025

InvestFest 2025 featured interactive business showcases, investor pitches, engaging panel discussions and extensive networking opportunities. Image supplied.

Anglo American's InvestFest 2025 | Building entrepreneurial resilience across Southern Africa

3 Oct 2025

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, prepares to board a flight to Tunisia to join the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 3, 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Siyabonga Sishi/File Photo

Global Sumud Flotilla: South Africa calls for release of activists

2 Oct 2025

British primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist Jane Goodall poses for a picture at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 15, 2024. Image credit: Reuters/Irina Dambrauskas

The world mourns Jane Goodall, champion of chimpanzees and climate change

Susan Heavey 2 Oct 2025

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How African companies are setting the stage for sustainable growth

30 Sep 2025

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Kumba Iron Ore hands over transformative community project

26 Sep 2025

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Children advocate for safe online environments

25 Sep 2025

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

23 Sep 2025

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

22 Sep 2025

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African businesses urged to unlock growth through disability inclusion

19 Sep 2025

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South Africa launches progressive project to tackle plastic pollution

18 Sep 2025

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Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms win Norwegian human rights award

17 Sep 2025

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How South African youth lead the green economy

17 Sep 2025

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Global Change Award 2026 calls for groundbreaking fashion innovation

15 Sep 2025

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South Africa urged to strengthen climate plans as 2030 deadline looms

12 Sep 2025

Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrating an early court victory against Shell in Makhanda in September 2022. Archive photo: Lucas Nowicki

Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt

Tania Broughton 12 Sep 2025

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Sassa and NDA make significant strides in improving South Africa's social services

11 Sep 2025

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

11 Sep 2025

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CapeNature’s new campaign tackles pollution in the Cape

8 Sep 2025

A protest outside the Civic Centre in Cape Town in August after the announcement that the Dial-a-Ride service would be cut back. Archive photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana

City of Cape Town pauses decision to cut Dial-a-Ride services

Tania Broughton and Mary-Anne Gontsana 8 Sep 2025

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#InternationalDayofCharity: The greater impact of NPOs in South Africa

5 Sep 2025

Matchbox reveals the future of urban mobility

Matchbox reveals the future of urban mobility

The Vibe Media 3 Sep 2025

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Santa Shoebox aims to fill 80,000 boxes in 2025

1 Sep 2025

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Entries open for V&A Waterfront’s Circular Innovation Challenge

1 Sep 2025

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The power of ethical compliance in shaping sustainable social investments

Thabo Qoako 27 Aug 2025

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