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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:04 +0200 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 Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gsma-calls-for-investment-and-policy-reform-to-unlock-africas-digital-potential-286587a Africa’s mobile industry contributed $240bn to the continent’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, while supporting approximately 13 million jobs and generating $45bn in public revenues. 1-269060 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-the-youth-of-1976-gave-today-generation-953254a When we remember 16 June 1976, we often remember the photographs. 1-269064 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice 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 Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/1000-retirement-schemes-on-notice-after-shock-widower-eviction-defeat-390428a A 78-year-old widower nearly lost his Alberton home after a missing signature triggered an eviction dispute in a life-right retirement scheme. The High Court ultimately ruled against the scheme’s decision, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to spouses in such arrangements. 1-268773 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/leroy-merlin-opens-in-alberton-with-a-community-led-approach-178286a Leroy Merlin’s latest store opening in Alberton marks more than just geographic expansion - it signals a strategic move towards community-led retail growth, grounded in local relevance, accessibility and long-term impact. 1-268758 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/topco-media-spearheads-environment-month-with-the-8th-edition-of-esg-the-future-of-sustainability-734872a This important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability focuses on where we are in terms of the environment, society and governance - locally and globally - where we would like to be, and why we need a “whole of society “ approach to get there. 1-268712 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hm-donates-r1m-to-empower-south-african-youth-390438a H&M South Africa has kicked off Youth Month on an empowering note by donating R1m to the non-profit organisation and school programme Star for Life. 1-268713 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-2026-kantar-diva-curve-report-845923a On paper, South Africa has some of the strongest constitutional protections for LGBTQIA+ people in the world. Yet lived experience tells a far more complicated story around physical wellbeing, mental health and safety. Here’s what respondents to the 2026 Kantar-Diva-Curve report told us… 1-268709 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolies-pays-tribute-to-fynbos-resilience-with-limited-edition-veld-fire-bouquet-289367a Woolworths has teamed up with local flower supplier The Flowershed to create a limited-edition bouquet that pays tribute to the resilience of fynbos. The Veld Fire bouquet — available at selected Western Cape stores — uses fire-affected stems from veld areas severely impacted by recent fires. 1-268700 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa