https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/648.html South Africa news 15 Sustainability news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/648.html en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:48:12 +0200 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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-fuel-shortages-to-come-warns-africas-biggest-oil-refinery-075445a Fuel shortages are expected to persist long after the US war with Iran due to the damage inflicted on refineries and the need to replenish stocks, the chief executive officer of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters. 1-271607 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-more-to-see-learn-and-experience-520490a Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry. But for visitors, the value extends well beyond the exhibition floor. 1-271406 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/former-microsoft-and-petronas-hr-head-joins-seriti-green-as-cpo-186836a Jasmin Pillay will join renewable energy company Seriti Green as its new chief people officer (CPO), bringing more than 20 years of international experience in people strategy, organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, and cultural transformation. 1-271338 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engens-vanessa-moorthi-moodley-is-giving-women-a-seat-at-the-petroleum-table-853463a “Eldest daughter syndrome” is the informal term describing the pressure firstborn girls often face to act as caregivers, mediators, and role models from a young age. While it is sometimes framed negatively, it also means the eldest daughter develops resilience and leadership early on, setting the stage for Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley’s rise in the South African petroleum sector. 1-271249 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-digs-deep-anti-illegal-mining-operation-prospers-297297a South Africa has made progress in tackling illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa said while answering questions about Operation Prosper from the National Assembly. 1-271150 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-check-eskom-check-engen-ultimate-dream-check-bongiwe-mkhwanazi-isnt-afraid-to-dream-big-297237a She’s handled big projects like Transnet’s 700 km underground pipeline and Eskom’s Medupi Power Station. But there’s no stopping Bongiwe Mkhwanazi. 1-271120 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-tvet-centre-to-equip-youth-for-renewable-energy-careers-742712a Workplace skills required by South Africa's green economy are set to receive a much-needed boost through the Renewable Energy Training Centre located in the Eastern Cape. 1-271102 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability South Africa