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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

File photo: Ngagati Namaiduk from the Maasai pastoralist community affected by the worsening drought due to the failed rainy season, walks past his emaciated cattle during a dried-hay feeding program at their manyatta (traditional homestead) near Ilbisil settlement of Kajiado, Kenya 17 October 2022. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo/File Photo

Horn of Africa drought not possible without climate change - study

Gloria Dickie 28 Apr 2023

#FarmingfortheFuture: RegenAg SA - Advancing regenerative agriculture for soil, human and planet health

#FarmingfortheFuture: RegenAg SA - Advancing regenerative agriculture for soil, human and planet health

Robin Fredericks 28 Apr 2023

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

26 Apr 2023

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Just energy transition will need collaborative leadership to bring power to the people

Brian Eagar 25 Apr 2023

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Have your say on proposals for renewable energy tax incentives

24 Apr 2023

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Justin Platt 24 Apr 2023

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

21 Apr 2023

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Can behavioural science stop climate change?

19 Apr 2023

Image source: Quang Nguyen Vinh –

Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Mini and Red Bull roll out SA's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station

Mini and Red Bull roll out SA's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station

6 Apr 2023

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Image source: Kyryl Gorlov –

ESG in agriculture - why it needs to work

Lerato Molefi & Dalit Anstey 3 Apr 2023

FoodForward SA shows huge surge in impact, as SA food crisis deepens

FoodForward SA shows huge surge in impact, as SA food crisis deepens

FoodForward SA 29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

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Eskom temporarily allowed to bypass pollution rules

22 Mar 2023

Source: Tiger Brands

#WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 10 Mar 2023

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

10 Mar 2023

Voices of the poor: "We need people to know we are starving"

Voices of the poor: "We need people to know we are starving"

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 10 Mar 2023

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Lessons in collaboration to help strengthen SA's water governance

Margo Paterson and John Dini 9 Mar 2023

How greater investment in wind power can help tackle SA's energy crisis

How greater investment in wind power can help tackle SA's energy crisis

Janek Winand 8 Mar 2023

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

Mann Made 8 Mar 2023

Dr Gideon Idowu and Jonathan Oppenheimer

JWO Research Grant: Seeking Africa's next environmental innovator

7 Mar 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

6 Mar 2023

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Loyiso Dyongman 2 Mar 2023

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

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First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

26 Apr 2023

Image source: Scott Betts –

Just energy transition will need collaborative leadership to bring power to the people

Brian Eagar 25 Apr 2023

Image source: Singkham from

Have your say on proposals for renewable energy tax incentives

24 Apr 2023

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Justin Platt 24 Apr 2023

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

21 Apr 2023

Image source: skigh_tv from

Can behavioural science stop climate change?

19 Apr 2023

Image source: Quang Nguyen Vinh –

Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin 12 Apr 2023

Mini and Red Bull roll out SA's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station

Mini and Red Bull roll out SA's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station

6 Apr 2023

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Image source: Kyryl Gorlov –

ESG in agriculture - why it needs to work

Lerato Molefi & Dalit Anstey 3 Apr 2023

FoodForward SA shows huge surge in impact, as SA food crisis deepens

FoodForward SA shows huge surge in impact, as SA food crisis deepens

FoodForward SA 29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

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Eskom temporarily allowed to bypass pollution rules

22 Mar 2023

Source: Tiger Brands

#WorldWaterDay: Tiger Brands invests R35m in water infrastructure to mitigate load shedding impact

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 10 Mar 2023

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

10 Mar 2023

Voices of the poor: "We need people to know we are starving"

Voices of the poor: "We need people to know we are starving"

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 10 Mar 2023

Image source: Kelly L from

Lessons in collaboration to help strengthen SA's water governance

Margo Paterson and John Dini 9 Mar 2023

How greater investment in wind power can help tackle SA's energy crisis

How greater investment in wind power can help tackle SA's energy crisis

Janek Winand 8 Mar 2023

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

Metaverse helps bring water to Africa

Mann Made 8 Mar 2023

Dr Gideon Idowu and Jonathan Oppenheimer

JWO Research Grant: Seeking Africa's next environmental innovator

7 Mar 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

Sustainability trends that may impact the hospitality and food industry in 2023

6 Mar 2023

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Loyiso Dyongman 2 Mar 2023

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

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#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