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, 05 Oct 2026 20:21:59 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-sustainability-award-for-sa-film-on-coastal-communities-fighting-offshore-oil-exploration-964754a The South African short feature documentary Spoiled has won the Terres de l’Ebre Award for Best Film Promoting Sustainability at the 10th Terres Travel Festival in Tortosa, Spain. 1-271964 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growthpoint-and-etana-energy-are-wheeling-clean-energy-to-cape-town-742932a Following the initial renewable electricity wheeling pilot launched in 2023, Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties, and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties within the city’s municipal network. 1-271862 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/captain-fanplastic-targets-r100k-for-cape-town-ocean-literacy-308558a On International Coastal Cleanup Day (Saturday, 19 September 2026), Captain Fanplastic will launch #TheMascotMarathon, a high-energy campaign combining beach cleanups with an urgent nationwide fundraising drive. Ruben Hazelzet, founder of Captain Fanplastic, will put on the official mascot suit to cover 10 iconic Cape Town beaches in a single day, rallying local volunteers and driving support for an online crowdfunding goal. 1-271833 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/city-of-cape-town-under-fire-over-plan-to-cage-baboons-186326a The City of Cape Town’s plans to permanently cage around 60 chacma, or Cape, baboons have triggered a bitter dispute over whether wildlife adapted to city life should be confined, culled, or allowed to coexist with residents. 1-271828 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stop-sardine-fishing-warn-conservationists-520760a Government has limited sardine catches until 2 October because of the ongoing mass sardine die-off. But conservationists say fishing should stop until scientists know how much of the stock remains. Scientists warn that dwindling sardine stocks could put further pressure on the critically endangered African Penguin, particularly ahead of their annual moult. The South African Pelagic Fishing Industry Association says that if small pelagic fishing were to be entirely halted at this point, there would be a revenue loss of over R400-million. 1-271826 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/activists-appeal-cape-town-data-centre-approval-308448a Civil society groups say Equinix’s data centre was approved without considering its impact on nearby communities. 1-271723 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pig-farm-vs-power-station-south-african-court-tells-stateowned-eskom-to-clean-up-its-pollution-742162a About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. 1-271672 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa