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From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartonsZahra Fridie, Fibre Circle

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashingDr. Stephan Helary

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

South African environmental governance tested as govt reviews offshore drilling appeals

South African environmental governance tested as govt reviews offshore drilling appeals

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

New Gauteng campaign aims to boost recycling of used beverage cartons

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Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

By Dr. Stephan Helary 1 day

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It’s here! The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns

East Coast Radio It’s here! The 22nd Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk returns

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8 days to South Africa’s premier sustainability forum: Engage directly with ministers and industry leaders

Topco Media 8 days to South Africa’s premier sustainability forum: Engage directly with ministers and industry leaders

6 hours

A new chapter begins for young readers in South Africa

Cotton On Foundation A new chapter begins for young readers in South Africa

1 day

Philanthropy to 2030: A structural reset underway

Next Generation Philanthropy to 2030: A structural reset underway

1 day

Investment in women-led ECD programmes delivers measurable development impact

Rainbow Chicken Investment in women-led ECD programmes delivers measurable development impact

10 Mar 2026

Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

DY/DX Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

10 Mar 2026

After-School Arts Programme empowers learners in 5 Gauteng schools

Adopt-a-School After-School Arts Programme empowers learners in 5 Gauteng schools

10 Mar 2026

Beyond ESG compliance: The case for catalytic capital in South Africa

Next Generation Beyond ESG compliance: The case for catalytic capital in South Africa

9 Mar 2026

Sustainability Talks podcast series sponsored by RMB – now live

Broad Media Sustainability Talks podcast series sponsored by RMB – now live

4 Mar 2026

Unilever supports 315 SA youth with employment through Yes partnership

Unilever South Africa Unilever supports 315 SA youth with employment through Yes partnership

3 Mar 2026

Propelair on why public washrooms are emerging as one of the biggest water-saving opportunities for 2026

Propelair SA Propelair on why public washrooms are emerging as one of the biggest water-saving opportunities for 2026

2 Mar 2026

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Trafigura to help Venezuela's Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing programme

Polina Devitt 10 hours

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

13 Mar 2026

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How younger buyers are driving growth in South Africa’s real estate market

12 Mar 2026

South African environmental governance tested as govt reviews offshore drilling appeals

South African environmental governance tested as govt reviews offshore drilling appeals

12 Mar 2026

Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources

Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources

Seth Thorne 12 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Chris Smith, senior vice president for MEA and APAC at RIB Software.

Why South Africa’s construction delays could signal systemic failures

11 Mar 2026

Transforming retail governance: How pragmatism and purpose are reshaping the future

Transforming retail governance: How pragmatism and purpose are reshaping the future

Phumlani Dyini 11 Mar 2026

Why Gen Z’s views on gender roles are more complex than we think

Why Gen Z’s views on gender roles are more complex than we think

Jessica Gbedemah 11 Mar 2026

South Africa set to modernise environmental governance with major EIA reforms

South Africa set to modernise environmental governance with major EIA reforms

10 Mar 2026

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Wool makes a comeback: The natural choice for healthier interiors

10 Mar 2026

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

10 Mar 2026

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

Angela van der Berg 10 Mar 2026

Africa news

International Women’s Day | 4 South African women included in KFC's Africa female firsts

International Women’s Day | 4 South African women included in KFC's Africa female firsts

6 Mar 2026

Vodacom launches new cohort of UN SDG innovation accelerator

Vodacom launches new cohort of UN SDG innovation accelerator

6 Mar 2026

Innovations from Uganda and Tanzania selected for H&M’s Global Change Award 2026

Innovations from Uganda and Tanzania selected for H&M’s Global Change Award 2026

4 Mar 2026

#AfricaEnergyIndaba: Africa’s mineral wealth at the centre of the global energy transition

#AfricaEnergyIndaba: Africa’s mineral wealth at the centre of the global energy transition

4 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. The KSB Pumps and Vlves building in Activia Park is near to completion.

KSB Pumps' new eco-friendly headquarters unveiled

9 Mar 2026

The liver transplant unit at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital received a major upgrade following a R9.5m donation from the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation. Image supplied.

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

9 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied | EGF Chairperson John Arvanitakis presents his talk at Meetings Africa 2026

From connection to competitiveness: Sustainability as a commercial imperative for African events

John Arvanitakis 9 Mar 2026

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The heartbeat of NGOs: Advocating for frontline workers’ well-being

9 Mar 2026

“These are not just stories of individual achievement,” says Akhona Qengqe, general manager of KFC Africa. Image supplied.

International Women’s Day | 4 South African women included in KFC's Africa female firsts

6 Mar 2026

Matimba Mbungela | image supplied

Vodacom launches new cohort of UN SDG innovation accelerator

6 Mar 2026

The Universal Basic Income Coalition has warned that government’s efforts to generate billions in savings in social grants risks leaving vulnerable people without support. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Activists criticise social grant “savings”

Marecia Damons 6 Mar 2026

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