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A constitutional court case brought by communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is to be heard by the Lesotho High Court. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Human Rights Law

The human cost of SA’s water lifeline: Lesotho communities go to court

Sechaba Mokhethi 1 day

The finalists were announced on 9 July 2025. Source: Supplied

IAB Bookmarks Awards

All the 2025 Bookmark Awards finalists

9 Jul 2025

Affordable & Social Housing

Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 8 Jul 2025

Banking

EXCLUSIVE: Nedbank's Vision 2100 – Armageddon or beacon of hope? The power’s in our hands

Khensani Nobanda 7 Jul 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

CapeNature looks at WC's state of conservation in new report

1 Jul 2025

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

Media

All the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards

1 Jul 2025

Source: Holland & Associates (fair use). The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam was illegally enlarged in 2017.

Construction & Engineering

Illegal enlargement of West Coast farm dam condoned

John Yeld 27 Jun 2025

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Social housing at Salt River Market moves one step forward

Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn 24 Jun 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

The writes and wrongs of disciplinary hearings

Riona Kalua 23 Jun 2025

What happens when SA’s brightest creatives are all in one room? This is how you can show up

Education

What happens when SA’s brightest creatives are all in one room? This is how you can show up

Issued by Red & Yellow 20 Jun 2025

A lack of refuse removal services in Caledon’s Riemvasmaak informal settlement results in waste being dumped at the bottom of the hill on the bank of the Bath River. Riemvasmaak resident Anele Boyce said the dumping problem could be reduced if the municipality supplied bin bags and a skip. Photos: Steve Kretzmann

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Sewage, garbage, dirty water: Theewaterskloof is in a mess after years of bad management

Steve Kretzmann 17 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Maroefah Smith 18 Jun 2025

Wilderness Usawa enhances safari offerings with new Serengeti locations

Hospitality

Wilderness Usawa enhances safari offerings with new Serengeti locations

10 Jun 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank's AI ad with a forward-thinking vision

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Nedbank's AI ad with a forward-thinking vision

Brendan Seery 9 Jun 2025

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

ESG

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

9 Jun 2025

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Tourism

SA safari lodges lead solar shift to future-proof tourism

6 Jun 2025

Newmark expands African safari luxury with 2 new lodges

Hospitality

Newmark expands African safari luxury with 2 new lodges

5 Jun 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 2 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2025 finalists announced

2 Jun 2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o has passed away at 87. Source: Reuters.

Art

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's remarkable journey ends at 87

George Obulutsa 30 May 2025

Presley Chweneyagae was recently known for his role as Cobra on The River. Source: Instagram.

Film

The River actor Presley Chweneyagae has passed away

27 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

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Launches & Reviews

Smart, Capable, Connected: The 2023 Ford Ranger XLT delivers power, tech, and versatility

Katja Hamilton 16 May 2025

Travel

Expat Explore turns 20: The South African-born travel brand comes home to celebrate

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 16 May 2025

Work has been suspended on the 38km tunnel between the Polihali and Katse dams. Photo: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (fair use).

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

Sechaba Mokhethi 13 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Sectional title is hot property for first-time buyers in Cape Town

13 May 2025

For the past four years, Streetscapes has been running a self-sufficient laundry at its urban farm in the city centre. The organisation plans to replicate the solar- and rainwater-powered laundromat and showers at the new site to cut operational costs and reduce pressure on municipal infrastructure. Photos: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Plan to use properties owned by City of Cape Town for homeless project

Marecia Damons 12 May 2025

South Africa's wine industry shines with 2025 vintage

Viticulture & Oenology

South Africa's wine industry shines with 2025 vintage

8 May 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Orasecom Climate Resilient Investment Conference to drive funding for vital water infrastructure

7 May 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Philiswa Nomngongo 6 May 2025

Nat Geo's Tucci in Italy takes audiences on a journey through food, culture and history

Streaming

Nat Geo's Tucci in Italy takes audiences on a journey through food, culture and history

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 6 May 2025

Source: VAAL DAM info.

Infrastructure & Utilities

North West flood crisis: Bloemhof residents face long recovery

5 May 2025

The unwavering dedication of palliative care providers

Palliative care

The unwavering dedication of palliative care providers

Issued by MANGO-OMC 2 May 2025

The Ritz-Carlton to launch luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara

Hospitality

The Ritz-Carlton to launch luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Sustainability

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

Source: Facebook. Grabouw Khoisan Council.

Property

Future of Khoisan settlement in Grabouw hangs in the balance

Liezl Human 24 Apr 2025

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

ESG

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

Issued by Levergy 8 Apr 2025

Infrastructure & Utilities

Hundreds at risk of flooding as Vaal Dam surpasses safe water levels

8 Apr 2025

Feathered crisis: How avian influenza is reshaping chicken prices in South Africa

Agriculture

Feathered crisis: How avian influenza is reshaping chicken prices in South Africa

Thulani Ningi and Moses Lubinga 28 Mar 2025

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

25 Mar 2025

Celebrating World Water Day: How private landowners are conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Environment & Natural Resources

Celebrating World Water Day: How private landowners are conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Hlengiwe Msibi, Issued by Sappi 24 Mar 2025

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, and the Rhodes University Centre for Biological Control (CBC) have released weevil species to tackle the invasive alien aquatic plant at Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West. Source:

Environment & Natural Resources

Action taken against Harties Dam invasive alien plant

19 Mar 2025

Food, Water & Energy Security

Water security ever more important this World Rivers Day

Issued by WWF South Africa 28 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Banking

EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war

14 Mar 2025

Source: Artist's rendition. The position and layout of Protea Village has been thoughtfully considered by the returning community, while the remainder of their land is divided between green belt, and the residential estate. Protea Village, situated on Erf 242, comprises 86 stands, each approximately 300m² in size.

Construction & Engineering

Construction of homes for Bishopscourt land claimants set to begin

Matthew Hirsch 13 Mar 2025

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Mar 2025

The newest instalment in Glenfiddich’s Challengers Club series, shot in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, celebrates the transformative power of water (Image supplied)

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Glenfiddich’s Challengers Club film a tribute to the essential role of water

12 Mar 2025