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Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

Prince William, Prince of Wales meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, 6 November 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

A municipal worker attempts to unclog a flooded road in Newlands during heavy rains in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 July 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talksTim Cocks

Fishers in Port Nolloth are opposing TotalEnergies’ bid to explore for gas and oil off the West Coast. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Court bid to block TotalEnergies gas project off West Coast

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African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economistCarlos Lopes

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

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A municipal worker attempts to unclog a flooded road in Newlands during heavy rains in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 July 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks

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South African Loyalty Awards winners announced for 2021

18 Nov 2021

SA government taken to court over plan for new coal-fired plant

SA government taken to court over plan for new coal-fired plant

Alexander Winning 18 Nov 2021

Why solar energy holds huge potential for electric minibus taxis

Why solar energy holds huge potential for electric minibus taxis

17 Nov 2021

New partnership aims to improve Cape Town's water security

New partnership aims to improve Cape Town's water security

17 Nov 2021

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Timothy Welch 17 Nov 2021

The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

Tim Cocks 17 Nov 2021

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PepsiCo expands partnerships to advance food security in sub-Saharan Africa

17 Nov 2021

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) dives into African Industrialisation and all-round awareness this November

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) dives into African Industrialisation and all-round awareness this November

Topco Media 17 Nov 2021

World's first-ever virtual museum of plastic opens

World's first-ever virtual museum of plastic opens

... 16 Nov 2021

Taps run dry in the village of Mandela's childhood home

Taps run dry in the village of Mandela's childhood home

Mkhuseli Sizani 16 Nov 2021

Gauteng water shutdown, a result of planned maintenance work

Gauteng water shutdown, a result of planned maintenance work

16 Nov 2021

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Emily Tyler 16 Nov 2021

Glasgow Climate Pact: 5 things you need to know

Glasgow Climate Pact: 5 things you need to know

Simon Lewis 15 Nov 2021

New microplastics study a first for the African continent

New microplastics study a first for the African continent

Tatjana Baleta 15 Nov 2021

A view shows damage inside a shopping mall following protests that have widened into looting, in Durban, South Africa 13 July 2021, in this screen grab taken from a video. Courtesy Kierran Allen/via Reuters

SAHRC commences hearings into July unrest

15 Nov 2021

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Social Employment Fund critical for jobs, development

15 Nov 2021

Local primary schools help maintain value of waste

Local primary schools help maintain value of waste

dotGOOD 15 Nov 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

12 Nov 2021

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

12 Nov 2021

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Ken Chan 12 Nov 2021

Green-tech and 4IR: Supporting a sustainable future

Green-tech and 4IR: Supporting a sustainable future

Kristof Symons 12 Nov 2021

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

Ayakha Melithafa, Trialogue 12 Nov 2021

Little Kindness Heroes make Mzansi a sweeter place

Little Kindness Heroes make Mzansi a sweeter place

dotGOOD 12 Nov 2021

Andy Du Plessis, managing director of FoodForward SA. Source: Supplied

Food justice must be realised for people to be truly free

Andy du Plessis 11 Nov 2021

Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns

Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns

Garyn Rapson and Leanne Mostert 11 Nov 2021

We can't afford to just build greener. We must build less

We can't afford to just build greener. We must build less

Johannes Novy 11 Nov 2021

Namibia to licence production near Okavango Delta if Canadian firm finds oil

Namibia to licence production near Okavango Delta if Canadian firm finds oil

Wendell Roelf 10 Nov 2021

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

10 Nov 2021

Vodacom smashes ESG goals, claims top spot in Sustainalytics report

Vodacom smashes ESG goals, claims top spot in Sustainalytics report

10 Nov 2021

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Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Timothy Welch 17 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

PepsiCo expands partnerships to advance food security in sub-Saharan Africa

17 Nov 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Companies must advocate for LGBT rights everywhere in the world, not just where it's easy

Ken Chan 12 Nov 2021

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The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

The cost of coal in South Africa: dirty skies, sick kids

Tim Cocks 17 Nov 2021

World's first-ever virtual museum of plastic opens

World's first-ever virtual museum of plastic opens

... 16 Nov 2021

Taps run dry in the village of Mandela's childhood home

Taps run dry in the village of Mandela's childhood home

Mkhuseli Sizani 16 Nov 2021

Gauteng water shutdown, a result of planned maintenance work

Gauteng water shutdown, a result of planned maintenance work

16 Nov 2021

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Emily Tyler 16 Nov 2021

Glasgow Climate Pact: 5 things you need to know

Glasgow Climate Pact: 5 things you need to know

Simon Lewis 15 Nov 2021

New microplastics study a first for the African continent

New microplastics study a first for the African continent

Tatjana Baleta 15 Nov 2021

A view shows damage inside a shopping mall following protests that have widened into looting, in Durban, South Africa 13 July 2021, in this screen grab taken from a video. Courtesy Kierran Allen/via Reuters

SAHRC commences hearings into July unrest

15 Nov 2021

Image source: © zimmytws –

Social Employment Fund critical for jobs, development

15 Nov 2021

Local primary schools help maintain value of waste

Local primary schools help maintain value of waste

dotGOOD 15 Nov 2021

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

Spar applies circular approach to packaging

12 Nov 2021

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

12 Nov 2021

Green-tech and 4IR: Supporting a sustainable future

Green-tech and 4IR: Supporting a sustainable future

Kristof Symons 12 Nov 2021

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

Ayakha Melithafa, Trialogue 12 Nov 2021

Little Kindness Heroes make Mzansi a sweeter place

Little Kindness Heroes make Mzansi a sweeter place

dotGOOD 12 Nov 2021

Andy Du Plessis, managing director of FoodForward SA. Source: Supplied

Food justice must be realised for people to be truly free

Andy du Plessis 11 Nov 2021

Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns

Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns

Garyn Rapson and Leanne Mostert 11 Nov 2021

We can't afford to just build greener. We must build less

We can't afford to just build greener. We must build less

Johannes Novy 11 Nov 2021

Namibia to licence production near Okavango Delta if Canadian firm finds oil

Namibia to licence production near Okavango Delta if Canadian firm finds oil

Wendell Roelf 10 Nov 2021

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

Shoprite doubles solar capacity, striding towards renewable energy goals

10 Nov 2021

Vodacom smashes ESG goals, claims top spot in Sustainalytics report

Vodacom smashes ESG goals, claims top spot in Sustainalytics report

10 Nov 2021

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Rebecca Garland and Kristy Langerman 10 Nov 2021

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Puma to pilot biodegradable Re:Suede sneakers

9 Nov 2021

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

9 Nov 2021

Record 140 commercial buildings certified over past year - GBCSA

Record 140 commercial buildings certified over past year - GBCSA

9 Nov 2021

Woolworths trials electric vehicles for its online shopping deliveries

Woolworths trials electric vehicles for its online shopping deliveries

9 Nov 2021

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

ESG-related litigation looms for mining, oil, and gas companies

Merlita Kennedy, Garyn Rapson & Tobia Serongoane 9 Nov 2021

New data shows how badly polluted Cape Town's vleis are

New data shows how badly polluted Cape Town's vleis are

9 Nov 2021

Climate activists picket at parliament, accuse COP26 of excluding African farmers

Climate activists picket at parliament, accuse COP26 of excluding African farmers

Marecia Damons 8 Nov 2021

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Google.org announces funding recipients of Impact Challenge for Women and Girls

8 Nov 2021

Vodacom builds 4G towers for villages without network coverage since the 90s

Vodacom builds 4G towers for villages without network coverage since the 90s

8 Nov 2021

Phambano Technology Development Centre launches free Microsoft 365 packages to nonprofit organisations

Phambano Technology Development Centre launches free Microsoft 365 packages to nonprofit organisations

Overall Events & Communication 8 Nov 2021

Carbon reduction in construction - the time to act is now

5 Nov 2021

2021 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced

2021 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced

5 Nov 2021

Income and energy consumption go hand in hand: Taking a hard look at SDG 7

Income and energy consumption go hand in hand: Taking a hard look at SDG 7

Belinda Carreira, SAICA 5 Nov 2021

The proposed N2 Toll Road will cut through Sigidi village. Map: Lisa Nelson

Should the proposed N2 toll road through the Wild Coast be moved?

Daniel Steyn 4 Nov 2021

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Trialogue 4 Nov 2021