https://www.bizcommunity.com/ESG-Sustainability South Africa ESG & Sustainability news 15 ESG & Sustainability news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/ESG-Sustainability en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:49:56 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vaal-sez-smart-city-positions-construction-sector-for-major-growth-392088a South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. 1-267383 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-secures-800m-sustainability-linked-loan-625321a Standard Bank has closed a $800m sustainability-linked syndicated loan, drawing strong interest from global investors, marking one of the most significant funding deals by an African bank this year. 1-267361 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-services-continuing-despite-mthatha-fire-says-mabuyane-403139a The cause of a fire that destroyed much of Mthatha’s iconic Botha Sigcau building on Tuesday, 24 March is still under investigation. 1-267375 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-this-free-sustainable-design-turns-ac-waste-into-water-for-urban-birds-736452a If you’ve ever wondered how to reuse the water that drips from the air conditioner, a new innovative design from Machine_ and Leo Burnett Ukraine has the answer. They’ve designed a bird waterer that lets those droplets serve as a much-needed water source for our little feathered friends. 1-267342 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thyspunt-recommended-for-eskoms-new-nuclear-power-station-958694a A draft environmental scoping report has recommended Thyspunt, between Oyster Bay and Cape St Francis, as the preferred site for Eskom’s proposed 5,200MW nuclear plant. Thyspunt is already owned by Eskom and has better access to the power grid than rival site Bantamsklip, partly because wind farms have already brought new powerlines to the area. However, in January 2025 the SA Heritage Resources Agency provisionally declared Thyspunt a Grade I Cultural Landscape – a protection that may stay in place until at least February 2027. 1-267314 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/workshop17-and-vintage-with-love-blend-fashion-with-philanthropy-069635a Thrifting has gained traction in recent years as the cool-kid way to shop, as Gen Z places greater emphasis on slow fashion. In line with this desire for fashion with a cause, Workshop17 and Vintage with Love are hosting two pop-up thrift markets in Cape Town and Johannesburg in April and May to raise funds for childhood education in underserved communities. 1-267297 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/x3m-ideas-leads-africa-as-a-top-force-in-sustainable-creative-campaigns-514180a Warc has named Nigeria's X3M Ideas as the only African agency to reach the top five of those pushing purposeful and sustainable work. 1-267296 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sip-for-a-cause-with-the-kolisi-foundation-new-campaign-514120a To mark its sixth anniversary, the Kolisi Foundation has teamed up with South African restaurants to introduce the First Cup Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting childhood development. From 9 April to 9 May 2026, buying a warm drink at participating venues nationwide, including Tiger’s Milk and Old Town Italy restaurants, will help fund programmes dedicated to daily nutrition, safe learning environments, and access to resources for young children. 1-267256 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-anthem-drive-south-africas-largest-solar-pv-infrastructure-project-403029a South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector has reached a new milestone with the financial close and rollout of the Notsi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, the largest single-phase solar development in the country to date. 1-267245 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-goodwill-how-volunteering-can-bridge-the-employability-gap-847463a Volunteering is often framed as an act of goodwill rather than a pathway to professional growth. This view misses an important point. In many cases, volunteering is one of the most effective ways to build capability, credibility, and leadership. 1-267249 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa