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The Umgeni River mouth is a popular recreation area in Durban, but is chronically polluted by sewage. Photo: Nokulunga Majola / GroundUp

Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through DurbanNokulunga Majola

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Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expectDalit Anstey

Image: Flooding in Cape Town recently -

"New system" is needed to deal with natural disasters in SA

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

By Dalit Anstey 1 day

Image: Flooding in Cape Town recently -

"New system" is needed to deal with natural disasters in SA

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Why impact assessments should be built on human values

Why impact assessments should be built on human values

27 Jun 2018

New air quality rules may curb Eskom's 'head-in-the-sand strategy'

New air quality rules may curb Eskom's 'head-in-the-sand strategy'

27 Jun 2018

Battle for Bo-Kaap's future remains ongoing

Battle for Bo-Kaap's future remains ongoing

Aidan Jones 27 Jun 2018

SA must focus on its kids to meet UNSDG targets

SA must focus on its kids to meet UNSDG targets

Winnie Sambu and Lucy Jamieson 27 Jun 2018

Plans unveiled for new cable car line in Amsterdam

Plans unveiled for new cable car line in Amsterdam

27 Jun 2018

A million Sassa beneficiaries swap to new card

A million Sassa beneficiaries swap to new card

27 Jun 2018

New phase of Climate and Development Knowledge Network launched

New phase of Climate and Development Knowledge Network launched

26 Jun 2018

L to R: Emilar Gandhi, Public Policy Manager SADC at Facebook Africa; deputy minister of communications, Pinky Kekana; Ebele Okobi director of public policy Facebook, Africa; Sherry Dzinoreva, public policy programs manager Facebook EMEA. © Strike A Pose Photography.

Facebook hosts first-ever South Africa NGO Day

26 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

#FairnessFirst: Why SDGs are at the (Lion)heart of #CannesLions2018

#FairnessFirst: Why SDGs are at the (Lion)heart of #CannesLions2018

Leigh Andrews 25 Jun 2018

Partnership sees coding introduced at previously disadvantaged schools

25 Jun 2018

Small Projects IPP developers left in the dark with no answers

Small Projects IPP developers left in the dark with no answers

25 Jun 2018

How African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

Favour Nnabugwu 25 Jun 2018

Big winners on the final night of #CannesLions2018!

#CannesLions2018: Good, Film and Impact Lions winners!

22 Jun 2018

Mining companies in South Africa are legally obligated to set aside money to rehabilitate the environment when their mines cease operating. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Full Disclosure: Are mining companies repairing the damage they cause?

John Yeld 22 Jun 2018

3 ways that cities can adapt to changing climates

3 ways that cities can adapt to changing climates

Anna Taylor 22 Jun 2018

Cause marketing for millennials

Cause marketing for millennials

mamahlatse marokane 21 Jun 2018

SANPark's 2018 Kudu Awards now open for entries

21 Jun 2018

Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

Rosa Freedman 21 Jun 2018

Scientists create new building material out of fungus, rice and glass

Scientists create new building material out of fungus, rice and glass

Tien Huynh and Mitchell Jones 21 Jun 2018

City and provincial officials met with Parkwood community leaders on Tuesday to discuss potential sites for social and affordable housing. Photo: Barbara Maregele

Western Cape government identifies seven possible housing sites

Barbara Maregele 21 Jun 2018

#CannesLions2018: SDG Lions shortlist

#CannesLions2018: SDG Lions shortlist

21 Jun 2018

Red & Yellow School launches Mandela Day Challenge to corporates

Red & Yellow School launches Mandela Day Challenge to corporates

Red & Yellow 21 Jun 2018

From top left: Allan van der Meulen, Sizwe Zim, Trevor Lwere, Nolo Mokoena, Ayanda Charlie, Sipho Hlongwane, Shahil Juggernath, Alexandra Flusk, Zulaikha Patel, Nthato Moagi, Wandisile Nqeketho
From bottom left: Ayabonga Cawe, Busi Mkhumbuzi, Lana Mazahreh, Tracey Henry, Sandile Kubheka, Peter Setou

Millennials get serious about social investment at local conference

20 Jun 2018

SA moves to reduce climate change vulnerability

20 Jun 2018

Woolworths teams up with FoodForward SA to tackle food waste

Woolworths teams up with FoodForward SA to tackle food waste

20 Jun 2018

Volunteering matters to business - here's why

Volunteering matters to business - here's why

19 Jun 2018

EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

19 Jun 2018

Field rangers arrested for suspected rhino poaching

Field rangers arrested for suspected rhino poaching

19 Jun 2018

Africa news

Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

Favour Nnabugwu 25 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

How African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

Cause marketing for millennials

Cause marketing for millennials

mamahlatse marokane 21 Jun 2018

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New phase of Climate and Development Knowledge Network launched

New phase of Climate and Development Knowledge Network launched

26 Jun 2018

#FairnessFirst: Why SDGs are at the (Lion)heart of #CannesLions2018

#FairnessFirst: Why SDGs are at the (Lion)heart of #CannesLions2018

Leigh Andrews 25 Jun 2018

Partnership sees coding introduced at previously disadvantaged schools

25 Jun 2018

Small Projects IPP developers left in the dark with no answers

Small Projects IPP developers left in the dark with no answers

25 Jun 2018

Big winners on the final night of #CannesLions2018!

#CannesLions2018: Good, Film and Impact Lions winners!

22 Jun 2018

Mining companies in South Africa are legally obligated to set aside money to rehabilitate the environment when their mines cease operating. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Full Disclosure: Are mining companies repairing the damage they cause?

John Yeld 22 Jun 2018

3 ways that cities can adapt to changing climates

3 ways that cities can adapt to changing climates

Anna Taylor 22 Jun 2018

SANPark's 2018 Kudu Awards now open for entries

21 Jun 2018

Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

Why the US left the UN Human Rights Council - and why it matters

Rosa Freedman 21 Jun 2018

Scientists create new building material out of fungus, rice and glass

Scientists create new building material out of fungus, rice and glass

Tien Huynh and Mitchell Jones 21 Jun 2018

City and provincial officials met with Parkwood community leaders on Tuesday to discuss potential sites for social and affordable housing. Photo: Barbara Maregele

Western Cape government identifies seven possible housing sites

Barbara Maregele 21 Jun 2018

#CannesLions2018: SDG Lions shortlist

#CannesLions2018: SDG Lions shortlist

21 Jun 2018

Red & Yellow School launches Mandela Day Challenge to corporates

Red & Yellow School launches Mandela Day Challenge to corporates

Red & Yellow 21 Jun 2018

From top left: Allan van der Meulen, Sizwe Zim, Trevor Lwere, Nolo Mokoena, Ayanda Charlie, Sipho Hlongwane, Shahil Juggernath, Alexandra Flusk, Zulaikha Patel, Nthato Moagi, Wandisile Nqeketho
From bottom left: Ayabonga Cawe, Busi Mkhumbuzi, Lana Mazahreh, Tracey Henry, Sandile Kubheka, Peter Setou

Millennials get serious about social investment at local conference

20 Jun 2018

SA moves to reduce climate change vulnerability

20 Jun 2018

Woolworths teams up with FoodForward SA to tackle food waste

Woolworths teams up with FoodForward SA to tackle food waste

20 Jun 2018

Volunteering matters to business - here's why

Volunteering matters to business - here's why

19 Jun 2018

EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

19 Jun 2018

Field rangers arrested for suspected rhino poaching

Field rangers arrested for suspected rhino poaching

19 Jun 2018

Mossel Bay factory goes drought-friendly by extracting water from cow's milk

Mossel Bay factory goes drought-friendly by extracting water from cow's milk

18 Jun 2018

The first ever #MoreLikeMe Cannes Lions attendees.

#FairnessFirst: Why you'll see #MoreLikeMe from #CannesLions2018

Leigh Andrews 18 Jun 2018

#CannesLions2018: Glass Lions shortlist

#CannesLions2018: Glass Lions shortlist

18 Jun 2018

Western Cape MEC for Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela addressed the spate of land occupations in a press conference on Thursday, 14 June. Photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana

We can't house everyone, says Bonginkosi Madikizela

Mary-Anne Gontsana 18 Jun 2018

Solar Turtle takes first prize in Nation Builder Challenge

Solar Turtle takes first prize in Nation Builder Challenge

18 Jun 2018

Building the Shared Value ecosystem in Africa - Insights from 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Building the Shared Value ecosystem in Africa - Insights from 2018 Africa Shared Value Summit

Shift Social Development 18 Jun 2018

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

Image by Daniel Ladenhauf – Flick/CC BY-NC

Aim for cities of all sizes to give everyone a fair go

Somwrita Sarkar 15 Jun 2018

Educational partnership to create tomorrow's coders

Educational partnership to create tomorrow's coders

15 Jun 2018

Rapid Incubator set to boost young entrepreneurs

Rapid Incubator set to boost young entrepreneurs

15 Jun 2018

As the world prevaricates over climate action, Antarctica’s future is shrouded in uncertainty. Hamish Pritchard/British Antarctic Survey

Antarctica has lost 3-trillion tonnes of ice in 25 years

Steve Rintoul and Steven Chown 14 Jun 2018

#YouthMonth: GirlCode seeks to narrow tech industry gender gap with AWS

#YouthMonth: GirlCode seeks to narrow tech industry gender gap with AWS

Sindy Peters 14 Jun 2018

Eskom Business Investment Competition entrant Eden All Naturals CEO Brighton Matake and staff packaging peanut butter.

Trialogue and Eskom partner to promote enterprise development

Trialogue 14 Jun 2018

What are the new amendments to Cape Town's Water By-law?

What are the new amendments to Cape Town's Water By-law?

14 Jun 2018

Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Zero Mass Water launches Source Hydropanels in SA

Zero Mass Water launches Source Hydropanels in SA

13 Jun 2018

Shoprite aims to empower 12,000 youths through job-readiness initiative

Shoprite aims to empower 12,000 youths through job-readiness initiative

13 Jun 2018