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Putting the Multichoice decline in context

Lindsey Schutters

Mama Money debuts WhatsApp bank card at Pick n Pay

#BehindtheCampaign: Kia and OFYT drive the baby blues away in new ad

TFG opens first JD Sports store in Southern Africa at Canal Walk

Amanda Louw-Bester joins Carbon1 as director of strategic partnerships and data alliance

2024 Matric results to be withheld from newspapers, says Information Regulator

Homes are submerged in water after a massive flood in N'djamena, Chad, 14 October 2022. Reuters/Mahamat Ramadane/File Photo

Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loomMahamat Ramadane and Alessandra Prentice

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Social impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

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City of Johannesburg to implement water restrictions

Share a gift, share a smile: The 2024 Safripol Toy Campaign is here!

Share a gift, share a smile: The 2024 Safripol Toy Campaign is here!Safripol

A bird flies over a family of elephants walking in the Amboseli National Park, southeast of Kenya's capital Nairobi, 25 April 2016. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half centuryWill Dunham

Postbank has started introducing a new Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards were set to expire on 31 December, but Postbank has assured grant recipients that they will be able to access their money into the new year. Photo supplied by Sassa

Sassa Gold Cards will remain valid, says Postbank, as deadline loomsMarecia Damons

Creating a climate-smart workforce beyond the boardroom

Creating a climate-smart workforce beyond the boardroom

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HPAI virus suspected to have reached Marion Island

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World's largest single-site solar project begins commercial operations

World's largest single-site solar project begins commercial operations

12 Jul 2019

Packa-Ching recycling project launched in Thabazimbi, Limpopo

Packa-Ching recycling project launched in Thabazimbi, Limpopo

11 Jul 2019

Collective action needed in dealing with waste, water and food security

Collective action needed in dealing with waste, water and food security

11 Jul 2019

Paying it forward

Paying it forward

Kulani Chauke, SAICA 11 Jul 2019

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

10 Jul 2019

#CSIMonth: Q&A with surfer Rosy Hodge on the ban of single-use plastic with #ProtectParadise

#CSIMonth: Q&A with surfer Rosy Hodge on the ban of single-use plastic with #ProtectParadise

Ruth Cooper 10 Jul 2019

Tshiqi captions this: “I really struggle with taking pictures of myself; I never know what to do with my face but, here goes. Hoping I look semi-normal #crossingfingers.”

#BehindtheSelfie with... Bongiwe Tshiqi

Leigh Andrews 10 Jul 2019

We organised a conference for 570 people without using plastic. Here's how it went

We organised a conference for 570 people without using plastic. Here's how it went

Elizabeth Sinclair, Charlotte Birkmanis, and Robert Pemberton 10 Jul 2019

Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies

Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies

10 Jul 2019

#CSIMonth: Can you handle the heat? Try the #ChilliChallenge

#CSIMonth: Can you handle the heat? Try the #ChilliChallenge

Sindy Peters 10 Jul 2019

G-Star's latest collection is dyed using upcycled plant waste

G-Star's latest collection is dyed using upcycled plant waste

9 Jul 2019

Project Dignity yielding positive results, encouraging school attendance

Project Dignity yielding positive results, encouraging school attendance

9 Jul 2019

Spotlight on the 5050 by 2020 initiative and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's insights at the Women Deliver conference.

#FairnessFirst: Are we on track for 50/50 by 2020?

Leigh Andrews 8 Jul 2019

More than 200 litres of oil spilled in Algoa Bay

More than 200 litres of oil spilled in Algoa Bay

8 Jul 2019

Makalali Game Reserve joins Wild Dog Range Expansion Project

Makalali Game Reserve joins Wild Dog Range Expansion Project

8 Jul 2019

Funda Wande project director Nic Spaull (left) received the cheque from VWSA Chairman and Managing Director Thomas Schaefer and VWSA Community Trust manager Vernon Naidoo. Photo: Alicia Essop. Source:

VWSA supports literacy programme

8 Jul 2019

SCA halts fracking exploration in the Eastern Cape

5 Jul 2019

Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year

Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year

5 Jul 2019

How strategic is your CSI? Entries for the Trialogue Strategic CSI Award are now open

How strategic is your CSI? Entries for the Trialogue Strategic CSI Award are now open

Trialogue 5 Jul 2019

Sean Beautement: reaping the rewards by feeding his SDG passion

Sean Beautement: reaping the rewards by feeding his SDG passion

Leigh Andrews, SAICA 5 Jul 2019

Sappi becomes an International Stakeholder member of PEFC

Sappi becomes an International Stakeholder member of PEFC

Sappi 5 Jul 2019

From trash to cash: CA cleans up with new approach to socially responsible consumerism

From trash to cash: CA cleans up with new approach to socially responsible consumerism

SAICA 5 Jul 2019

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

4 Jul 2019

From left to right: Robert-Hatton Jones, GM: Commercial and Business Development at the CTICC, Julie-May Ellingson, Chief Executive Officer at the CTICC, and Aloysius Arlando, AIPC President.

CTICC awarded the delegate choice award for innovation at AIPC, Berlin

4 Jul 2019

Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia wins 2019 Ashden Award

Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia wins 2019 Ashden Award

4 Jul 2019

21 emerging artists to showcase work at Zeitz Mocaa

21 emerging artists to showcase work at Zeitz Mocaa

4 Jul 2019

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Daniel Dercksen 3 Jul 2019

Bill Moses, managing director of Kresge’s Education Program

Research reveals R1.7bn in donations to universities, but distribution severely skewed

3 Jul 2019

Advertising can lead the charge on climate change. Here's how

Advertising can lead the charge on climate change. Here's how

Andrew MacKenzie 3 Jul 2019

Gullan captions this: “Wake up with the birds. Do the hard stuff first. Give your best. Go for regular walks.”

#BehindtheSelfie with... Desiree Gullan

Leigh Andrews 3 Jul 2019

Africa news

World's largest single-site solar project begins commercial operations

World's largest single-site solar project begins commercial operations

12 Jul 2019

Collective action needed in dealing with waste, water and food security

Collective action needed in dealing with waste, water and food security

11 Jul 2019

New report: Climate change threatens progress across SDGs

New report: Climate change threatens progress across SDGs

11 Jul 2019

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

Twyg Awards to spotlight conscious Southern African fashion brands

10 Jul 2019

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#CSIMonth: Q&A with surfer Rosy Hodge on the ban of single-use plastic with #ProtectParadise

#CSIMonth: Q&A with surfer Rosy Hodge on the ban of single-use plastic with #ProtectParadise

Ruth Cooper 10 Jul 2019

Tshiqi captions this: “I really struggle with taking pictures of myself; I never know what to do with my face but, here goes. Hoping I look semi-normal #crossingfingers.”

#BehindtheSelfie with... Bongiwe Tshiqi

Leigh Andrews 10 Jul 2019

We organised a conference for 570 people without using plastic. Here's how it went

We organised a conference for 570 people without using plastic. Here's how it went

Elizabeth Sinclair, Charlotte Birkmanis, and Robert Pemberton 10 Jul 2019

Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies

Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies

10 Jul 2019

#CSIMonth: Can you handle the heat? Try the #ChilliChallenge

#CSIMonth: Can you handle the heat? Try the #ChilliChallenge

Sindy Peters 10 Jul 2019

G-Star's latest collection is dyed using upcycled plant waste

G-Star's latest collection is dyed using upcycled plant waste

9 Jul 2019

Project Dignity yielding positive results, encouraging school attendance

Project Dignity yielding positive results, encouraging school attendance

9 Jul 2019

Spotlight on the 5050 by 2020 initiative and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's insights at the Women Deliver conference.

#FairnessFirst: Are we on track for 50/50 by 2020?

Leigh Andrews 8 Jul 2019

More than 200 litres of oil spilled in Algoa Bay

More than 200 litres of oil spilled in Algoa Bay

8 Jul 2019

Makalali Game Reserve joins Wild Dog Range Expansion Project

Makalali Game Reserve joins Wild Dog Range Expansion Project

8 Jul 2019

Funda Wande project director Nic Spaull (left) received the cheque from VWSA Chairman and Managing Director Thomas Schaefer and VWSA Community Trust manager Vernon Naidoo. Photo: Alicia Essop. Source:

VWSA supports literacy programme

8 Jul 2019

SCA halts fracking exploration in the Eastern Cape

5 Jul 2019

Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year

Only 20% of global e-waste recycled each year

5 Jul 2019

How strategic is your CSI? Entries for the Trialogue Strategic CSI Award are now open

How strategic is your CSI? Entries for the Trialogue Strategic CSI Award are now open

Trialogue 5 Jul 2019

Sean Beautement: reaping the rewards by feeding his SDG passion

Sean Beautement: reaping the rewards by feeding his SDG passion

Leigh Andrews, SAICA 5 Jul 2019

Sappi becomes an International Stakeholder member of PEFC

Sappi becomes an International Stakeholder member of PEFC

Sappi 5 Jul 2019

From trash to cash: CA cleans up with new approach to socially responsible consumerism

From trash to cash: CA cleans up with new approach to socially responsible consumerism

SAICA 5 Jul 2019

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

International, pan-African organisations commit to collaboration on blue economy

4 Jul 2019

From left to right: Robert-Hatton Jones, GM: Commercial and Business Development at the CTICC, Julie-May Ellingson, Chief Executive Officer at the CTICC, and Aloysius Arlando, AIPC President.

CTICC awarded the delegate choice award for innovation at AIPC, Berlin

4 Jul 2019

Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia wins 2019 Ashden Award

Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia wins 2019 Ashden Award

4 Jul 2019

21 emerging artists to showcase work at Zeitz Mocaa

21 emerging artists to showcase work at Zeitz Mocaa

4 Jul 2019

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Daniel Dercksen 3 Jul 2019

Bill Moses, managing director of Kresge’s Education Program

Research reveals R1.7bn in donations to universities, but distribution severely skewed

3 Jul 2019

Advertising can lead the charge on climate change. Here's how

Advertising can lead the charge on climate change. Here's how

Andrew MacKenzie 3 Jul 2019

Gullan captions this: “Wake up with the birds. Do the hard stuff first. Give your best. Go for regular walks.”

#BehindtheSelfie with... Desiree Gullan

Leigh Andrews 3 Jul 2019

Ubuntu sustainability - a necessity in the design process

Ubuntu sustainability - a necessity in the design process

Bouwer Serfontein 3 Jul 2019

GBCSA chair Nkosinathi Manzana to sit on World Green Building Council board

GBCSA chair Nkosinathi Manzana to sit on World Green Building Council board

3 Jul 2019

South Africa's first SDG report card: How to move beyond ticking boxes

South Africa's first SDG report card: How to move beyond ticking boxes

Willem Fourie 3 Jul 2019

A worker makes coal chips for combustion in Calcutta. India’s demand for energy is growing fast. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY

Retire all existing and planned fossil fuel power plants to limit warming to 1.5°C

Marcelle McManus 3 Jul 2019

SA's green tech startups rebooting the green economy

SA's green tech startups rebooting the green economy

Terry Billson 2 Jul 2019

PPPs and recycling challenges to be addressed at IFAT Africa

PPPs and recycling challenges to be addressed at IFAT Africa

2 Jul 2019

Luisa Bravo joins Green Building Convention speaker lineup

Luisa Bravo joins Green Building Convention speaker lineup

2 Jul 2019

Pick n Pay, FoodForward SA launch Mandela Day Food Drive

Pick n Pay, FoodForward SA launch Mandela Day Food Drive

2 Jul 2019

Aerial view of Kariba dam. Dmitriy Kandinskiy/Shutterstock

Quick-fix solutions to Zimbabwe's huge electricity crisis

Moina Spooner 2 Jul 2019

Fortress REIT expands food security initiative to Western Cape

Fortress REIT expands food security initiative to Western Cape

1 Jul 2019

Distell, Separation at Source launch Khayelitsha-based recycling programme

Distell, Separation at Source launch Khayelitsha-based recycling programme

1 Jul 2019

The coal plant would be about 20km from Lamu town - a Unesco world heritage site. Shutterstock/Jen Watson

Court stops construction of Kenya's coal power plant. Here's why

Moina Spooner 1 Jul 2019

How micro-organisms can be used to clean SA's waters

How micro-organisms can be used to clean SA's waters

1 Jul 2019