https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/750.html South Africa news 15 ESG & Sustainability news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/750.html en-us Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:15:02 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anglo-american-sibanye-look-to-renewables-to-drop-eskom-reliance-742742a South African mining companies are accelerating investment in renewable energy to diversify power sources, cut costs, and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of reliance on the state utility Eskom. 1-271152 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-businesses-need-to-invest-in-gbvf-prevention-964974a South Africa is dealing with a gender-based violence and femicide problem, and the numbers don’t lie. According to the Human Sciences Research Council, one in three South African women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. In contrast, one in four has experienced emotional abuse, and more than half have experienced controlling behaviour. 1-271144 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electra-mining-africa-showcases-the-technologies-shaping-tomorrows-industry-290007a As industrial technologies continue to evolve at pace, mining, manufacturing and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen safety, reduce operating costs and meet growing sustainability expectations. 1-270940 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanbi-appoints-first-woman-curator-at-kirstenbosch-garden-290027a The South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) has appointed Nondumiso Magija as the first woman to lead the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town as curator. 1-270910 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zithande-mzansi-schools-programme-celebrates-youth-sustainability-leadership-in-katlehong-and-vosloorus-856073a Fibre Circle, Tiger Brands, and SMME partner Greener Pastures empower learners from five primary schools to drive the circular economy through creative waste recycling challenges. 1-270879 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nicole-malan-appointed-head-africa-power-systems-schneider-electric-412659a Schneider Electric has appointed Nicole Malan as its new Vice President: Power Systems and Infrastructure for sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening its leadership as the region navigates the energy transition. 1-270825 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exxaro-partners-with-south-africa-leading-business-schools-to-build-the-next-generation-of-leaders-967194a Exxaro Resources has announced a strategic leadership development partnership with three of Africa's leading business schools to strengthen leadership capability across its Mining and Renewable Energy businesses as the company continues to execute on its Sustainable Growth and Impact (SG&I) strategy. 1-270814 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-gugubygugu-to-foodforward-sa-meet-the-2026-eco-logic-award-finalists-745972a Now in its 15th year, the Eco-Logic Awards recognise the tremendous efforts made by South Africa’s green leaders. The year’s finalists are no exception and include luxury sustainable fashion brand GuguByGugu, FreeMe Wildlife, Project 90 by 2030, Nature Connect’s Sustainable Schools Online Hub, FoodForward SA, Wessa, and Reforest Fest by Greenpop. 1-270812 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/impact-is-not-just-a-word-for-sab-foundations-sarah-mthintso-967064a Sarah Mthintso knows a thing or two about making a meaningful impact. She’s made her mark on South Africa — across the NGO, government, and corporate sectors — through a collaborative spirit, clarity of purpose, and a passion for equity. 1-270754 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowering-people-to-prosper-inside-empacts-first-sustainability-report-290367a Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey indicates that the country’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.6%. At the heart of any business are its people, and many South Africans are confronting a difficult reality. This is why Empact Group, a food services and support solutions company, focused on its employees in its first sustainability report. 1-270700 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa