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#MandelaMonth: Liberty employees pack 220,528 meals

Eastern Highlands bottled water selling at low prices, proceeds go to KZN's water relief efforts

Eastern Highlands bottled water selling at low prices, proceeds go to KZN's water relief efforts

Eastern Highlands bottled water selling at low prices, proceeds go to KZN's water relief efforts

Eastern Highlands bottled water selling at low prices, proceeds go to KZN's water relief efforts

24 Jul 2024

Citizens team up with scientists to find solutions to SA’s deteriorating water quality

Citizens team up with scientists to find solutions to SA’s deteriorating water quality

23 Jul 2024

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

Sindy Peters 1 Mar 2023

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

28 Feb 2023

French court to rule on landmark TotalEnergies Uganda case

America Hernandez 28 Feb 2023

Image: South Beach in Durban earlier this February after heavy rains. Much of it comes from rivers that empty into the sea. Photos: Lucas Nowicki | GroundUp

Call for government to save Durban's contaminated rivers

Lucas Nowicki 27 Feb 2023

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

Forrest Crellin and Sudip Kar-Gupta 27 Feb 2023

#Budget2023: Budget brings well-deserved relief to workers

Abigail Moyo 23 Feb 2023

Source: iStock.

#Budget2023: Fresh billions in debt relief for Eskom announced

Katja Hamilton 22 Feb 2023

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

22 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Government expenditure: accelerate a shift from consumption to investment

Patrick Buthelezi 21 Feb 2023

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

21 Feb 2023

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Klaus Hubacek, Jin Yan, Yuli Shan and Yuru Guan 17 Feb 2023

Source: Western Cape Government

#Sopa2023: Winde hits road running with R1bn commitment to energy resilience in WCape

Katja Hamilton 16 Feb 2023

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

Chetan Mistry 16 Feb 2023

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

14 Feb 2023

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

14 Feb 2023

DWS launches Brandvlei Dam Feeder Canal to boost water storage capacity

13 Feb 2023

Members of Earthlife Africa and the Eastern Cape Environmental Network protested on Wednesday outside TotalEnergies service station in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha. Photo: Joseph Chirume/GroundUp

"Total madness": Fishers protest against ocean drilling

Joseph Chirume 9 Feb 2023

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Environmentally sound waste management is vital as solar power dependence rises

7 Feb 2023

Supplied image: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with employees of the company displaying an example of the solar panels manufactured.

Girl power: Solar plant opens with all-female crew

6 Feb 2023

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Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

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Reconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Anja du Plessis 24 Jan 2023

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Duncan Miriri 18 Jan 2023

African Union member states pledge to improve nutrition and food security in Africa

29 Dec 2022

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With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

28 Feb 2023

French court to rule on landmark TotalEnergies Uganda case

America Hernandez 28 Feb 2023

Image: South Beach in Durban earlier this February after heavy rains. Much of it comes from rivers that empty into the sea. Photos: Lucas Nowicki | GroundUp

Call for government to save Durban's contaminated rivers

Lucas Nowicki 27 Feb 2023

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

New French fund with €87.5m targets African solar development

Forrest Crellin and Sudip Kar-Gupta 27 Feb 2023

#Budget2023: Budget brings well-deserved relief to workers

Abigail Moyo 23 Feb 2023

Source: iStock.

#Budget2023: Fresh billions in debt relief for Eskom announced

Katja Hamilton 22 Feb 2023

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

22 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Government expenditure: accelerate a shift from consumption to investment

Patrick Buthelezi 21 Feb 2023

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

21 Feb 2023

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Klaus Hubacek, Jin Yan, Yuli Shan and Yuru Guan 17 Feb 2023

Source: Western Cape Government

#Sopa2023: Winde hits road running with R1bn commitment to energy resilience in WCape

Katja Hamilton 16 Feb 2023

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

Chetan Mistry 16 Feb 2023

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

14 Feb 2023

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

14 Feb 2023

DWS launches Brandvlei Dam Feeder Canal to boost water storage capacity

13 Feb 2023

Members of Earthlife Africa and the Eastern Cape Environmental Network protested on Wednesday outside TotalEnergies service station in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha. Photo: Joseph Chirume/GroundUp

"Total madness": Fishers protest against ocean drilling

Joseph Chirume 9 Feb 2023

Image source: © Evgeniy Shkolenko –

Environmentally sound waste management is vital as solar power dependence rises

7 Feb 2023

Supplied image: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with employees of the company displaying an example of the solar panels manufactured.

Girl power: Solar plant opens with all-female crew

6 Feb 2023

Image source: Steve Johnson from

Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

Image source: Nyau Mimi from

Reconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Anja du Plessis 24 Jan 2023

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Duncan Miriri 18 Jan 2023

African Union member states pledge to improve nutrition and food security in Africa

29 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

Ukraine to boost diplomacy in Africa, other regions

Olena Harmash 28 Dec 2022

Nespresso's new store concept showcases brand's sustainability commitment

Danette Breitenbach 15 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

SRK completes UNCCD Global Land Outlook report for SADC

SRK completes UNCCD Global Land Outlook report for SADC

7 Dec 2022

Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Mark Maslin 7 Dec 2022

Nestlé invests in solar power at Hammanskraal factory

Nestlé invests in solar power at Hammanskraal factory

23 Nov 2022

Redefine launches rooftop HandPicked CityFarm at Kenilworth Centre

Redefine launches rooftop HandPicked CityFarm at Kenilworth Centre

23 Nov 2022

New desalination plant points towards Morocco's drought response

New desalination plant points towards Morocco's drought response

Ahmed Eljechtimi 22 Nov 2022

1 in 3 children living in food poverty: Food waste vs child wasting food donations policy for SA is critical

1 in 3 children living in food poverty: Food waste vs child wasting food donations policy for SA is critical

FoodForward SA 9 Nov 2022

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African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 2

4 Nov 2022

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

Irene Lauro 4 Nov 2022