https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html South Africa news 15 Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html en-us Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:39:02 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-national-petroleum-company-bill-flagged-as-climate-blind-301908a Calling it “climate-blind”, an environmental justice group is calling for the withdrawal of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. 1-270253 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/we-support-humanity-initiative-unveiled-to-reshape-south-african-retail-523810a A new retail-focused initiative is encouraging South African businesses to place human rights, ethical sourcing and consumer awareness at the centre of their operations, as The Coalition for Good (TC4G) rolls out its national Retail Programme. 1-270066 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/racism-at-the-world-cup-is-an-ugly-reality-how-to-understand-where-it-comes-from-397188a No African teams made it past the quarter-finals of the 2026 men’s football World Cup, but their strategic and tactical play left a lasting impression. 1-269983 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-finance-first-standard-bank-pioneers-29m-helios-towers-facility-286037a Standard Bank has launched its first social documentary credit facility, providing Helios Towers with a $29m trade finance solution structured under the Loan Market Association's social loan principles. 1-269920 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/proudly-south-african-and-aranda-show-the-impact-of-buying-local-this-mandela-month-064255a Buying local can do more than support South African businesses. This Mandela Month, a partnership between Proudly South African and local blanket manufacturer Aranda is showing how everyday shopping decisions can also help provide warmth and comfort to vulnerable children 1-269887 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mr-price-foundation-opens-applications-for-bindzu-youth-fund-286407a Mr Price Foundation is inviting young South African entrepreneurs to apply for the second cohort of the Bindzu Youth Fund by 17 July 2026. 1-269840 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massive-payment-change-sarbs-qr-could-simplify-checkout-nationwide-620801a South Africa's digital payments landscape is set for a significant overhaul as the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) rolls out a new national QR payment standard designed to make digital transactions simpler, more interoperable and more accessible for consumers and businesses alike. 1-269801 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-woolies-next-the-world-as-nonhle-matsebula-gets-ready-to-take-a-beauty-global-408529a Having conquered Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 and the South African retail space, Nonhle Matsebula is ready to take A-Beauty (African Beauty) global with her haircare brand, Girl Boss Africa. 1-269745 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/israeli-interest-in-offshore-oil-and-gas-exploration-off-sas-west-coast-raises-questions-064125a Environmental justice group The Green Connection has issued an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa after reports that Navitas Petroleum LP, an Israeli oil and gas firm, is poised to operate offshore exploration of Block 1 CBK in the Orange Basin off South Africa’s West Coast. 1-269737 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pinelands-residents-get-more-time-to-fight-controversial-6700-home-plan-842203a The City of Cape Town has extended the public comment deadline for its proposed high-density mixed-use development in Pinelands, following concerns from affected stakeholders over the scale and impact of the plan. 1-269639 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa