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Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soarsSteve Kretzmann

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Former Microsoft and Petronas HR head joins Seriti Green as CPO

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15 rescued big cats arrive safely at Lionsrock

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International rescue effort spanning three continents

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19 Aug 2026

Electra Mining Africa showcases the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industry

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When women lead together, everyone moves forward

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Zithande Mzansi schools programme celebrates youth sustainability leadership in Katlehong and Vosloorus

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Trialogue to launch inaugural Sustainable Business Tracker at Johannesburg symposium

Trialogue Trialogue to launch inaugural Sustainable Business Tracker at Johannesburg symposium

18 Aug 2026

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Arnot Power Station in Mpumalanga is one of Eskom’s coal-fired power plants. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Eskom in a coal mind: SA open to AI data centres, but at what electricity price?

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The $49bn question: Can Africa finally unlock women’s business potential?

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El Niño drought risk puts farmers on alert for 2026/27 season

El Niño drought risk puts farmers on alert for 2026/27 season

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VWGA partners with Leap to revive abandoned Eastern Cape school

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Arable Grow’s container farms reach Spar shelves in the W.Cape

31 Aug 2026

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Don’t be in Sassa’s black books: Deadline for Postbank black card switch arrives

31 Aug 2026

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Black is the new gold: 1.8 million grant beneficiaries make the Postbank switch

28 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga who addressed the launch of commemorative coins honouring South Africa’s women and their liberation legacy.

South Africa marks Charlotte Maxeke and Women’s March with new coins

28 Aug 2026

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SA companies can no longer afford to ignore extended producer responsibility

28 Aug 2026

Dr Carrie Minnaar and the modulated electro-hyperthermia device used in the landmark phase III randomised controlled trial at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital through Wits University on locally advanced cervical cancer. Image supplied.

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27 Aug 2026

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Maroefah Smith 27 Aug 2026

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27 Aug 2026

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Sassa’s R370-a-month grant has its day in the Supreme Court of Appeal

26 Aug 2026

A drone view shows solar panels in front of a mine as South Africa’s mining firms accelerate investment in renewable energy projects to diversify power supply, reduce costs and meet decarbonisation targets after decades of reliance on state utility Eskom, at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, southwest of Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Anglo American, Sibanye look to renewables to drop Eskom reliance

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nelson Banya 26 Aug 2026

The anti-femicide demonstration in Cape Town, South Africa, following the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana outside the Houses of Parliament whilst President Cyril Ramaphosa gives a speech. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Why South African businesses need to invest in GBVF prevention

Virginia Francis 25 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Engen’s Bongiwe Mkhwanazi isn’t afraid to dream big

Maroefah Smith 25 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Careen Mckinon, head of sales at ooba Home Loans.

A new buyer trend is reshaping South Africa’s coastal property market

24 Aug 2026

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Treasury targets unclaimed retirement benefits in proposed R88bn overhaul

24 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Empowered women are essential to a resilient circular economy

Patricia Pillay 24 Aug 2026

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#WomensMonth | Infinite Industries’ Maggie Bozic Infante is taking SA’s circular economy to infinity and beyond

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