https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html South Africa news 15 Food, Water & Energy Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html en-us Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:14:18 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuels-still-dominate-in-africas-electricity-future-study-tracks-3139-power-plants-408159a Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation. 1-269325 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/false-bay-seabed-acts-as-a-storage-reservoir-for-pollution-731362a Researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found widespread contamination — including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and metals linked to urban development, wastewater discharges, and harbour activities — in False Bay. 1-269272 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-injects-r123bn-to-tackle-water-crisis-and-boost-infrastructure-286217a Government is stepping up efforts to tackle South Africa’s deepening water and sanitation challenges, with the Department of Water and Sanitation allocating R12.3bn in infrastructure grants to municipalities this financial year. 1-269170 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-vodacom-eco-warriors-sas-gen-zs-solving-the-countrys-sustainability-challenges-175466a Following Youth Day in South Africa, which celebrates the power of young people, Vodacom has announced the winners of its 2026 Eco-Warrior Sustainability competition. 1-269088 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tiger-brands-powers-ahead-with-renewable-energy-rollout-as-seven-manufacturing-sites-generate-solar-energy-519860a Tiger Brands has reached a milestone in its renewable energy journey, with solar power now operational at seven of its manufacturing sites across South Africa, helping to reduce the company's reliance on non-renewable energy sources while lowering its carbon footprint. 1-269026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-bulk-water-infrastructure-aims-to-stabilise-supply-for-durban-residents-064305a The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is advancing a series of major water-infrastructure projects worth more than R12bn as it works to strengthen water security, improve service delivery and stabilise supply across the city. 1-269017 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-power-utility-enters-its-clean-energy-era-with-eskom-green-067885a South Africa's power utility, which has traditionally relied on coal to generate electricity, has entered its renewable energy era with the launch of Eskom Green. 1-268947 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-lovers-market-collects-16-million-meals-for-foodforward-sa-067255a Food Lover’s Market’s 10th annual Hunger Month campaign in May 2026 collected 16,357,829 meals or R7.7m — 50% above its initial 10-million-meal target — for FoodForward SA. 1-268887 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/energy-needs-and-environmental-protection-square-off-in-court-956024a The battle over oil and gas exploration in South Africa intensified this week, as environmentalists took seismic survey approvals to the Western Cape High Court. While judgment is pending, the case highlights the urgent balancing act between energy needs and environmental protection. 1-268794 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa