https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/628.html South Africa news 15 Environment & Natural Resources news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/628.html en-us Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:50:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-defender-and-bryan-habana-are-helping-the-litterboom-project-tackle-plastic-pollution-525640a Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges facing our oceans, but what if some of that waste could be stopped before it ever reaches the sea? Through its international Defender Awards, Defender is supporting The Litterboom Project, a South African initiative tackling river pollution while exploring how recovered plastic can create environmental and economic value. 1-272776 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/no-excuses-for-environmental-harm-sca-mandates-eskom-action-plan-for-kusile-858983a In a recent ruling, Topigs Norsvin (Pty) Ltd v Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and Others, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered whether pollution downstream of the Kusile Power Station (Kusile) justified court orders compelling Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Eskom) and the responsible authorities to comply with their environmental duties. 1-272719 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-construction-at-the-lesotho-highlands-water-project-polluting-rivers-636041a Concern continues about pollution flowing through the Sekoai River in Mokhotlong near a Lesotho Highlands Water Project construction site. The contractor responsible for the site was allowed to resume work last year following a suspension for dumping acidic and oily wastewater into nearby rivers and the Katse reservoir. 1-272641 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/environmental-concerns-over-totalenergies-exploration-in-sa-dismissed-303738a The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, has dismissed a challenge lodged by conservationists against an environmental authorisation to allow exploration in TotalEnergies-operated Block 3B/4B off the country’s West Coast. 1-272613 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/living-planet-report-2026-why-biodiversity-matters-for-business-181686a Despite significant declines in global wildlife populations, WWF’s latest Living Planet Report (LPR) shows that nature loss is not inevitable. Recovery is possible, and business has a critical role to play in shaping a nature-positive future. 1-272558 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hm-adidas-join-coalition-to-improve-post-consumer-textile-flows-858733a The Or Foundation estimates that Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest second-hand clothing markets, recirculates 25 million garments each month. To address the post-consumer textile flows at that scale, the foundation launched the Apparel Recovery Coalition (ARC) there, in partnership with Adidas, H&M Group, Inditex (Zara’s owner), and Danish fashion company Bestseller. 1-272489 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-urged-to-rethink-household-costs-as-easy-savings-dry-up-858743a South African households are running out of easy expenses to cut as rising borrowing costs and soaring fuel prices put mounting pressure on already stretched budgets. 1-272469 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolies-ralph-jewson-to-chair-sa-plastics-pacts-new-steering-committee-525180a Woolworths sustainability project manager Ralph Jewson will chair the South African Plastics Pact’s new steering committee. The committee will represent members’ interests, guide the work of the secretariat, GreenCape, and make strategic decisions as the initiative works towards its ambitious 2030 targets. 1-272296 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-biodiversity-faces-a-cruel-summer-as-el-nino-raises-wildfire-risk-414439a The Western Cape is expected to face a fiery summer as El Niño brings dry, hot conditions and a heightened wildfire risk across the province. The latest Western Cape State of Conservation report found a significant increase in fire-affected areas at a precarious time. 1-272175 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-stadium-urine-recycling-innovator-selected-for-2026-africa-prize-747712a South African chemical engineer Dyllon Randall, who co-founded a modular urine-to-fertiliser recovery system at the Cape Town Stadium, is among four innovators selected from a shortlist of 16 to compete for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. 1-272102 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa