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Albert Mthembu stands near a former neighbour’s home, which was knocked down to prevent its use after the residents moved away, in Magog, KwaZulu-Natal. Image credit: Reuters/Rogan Ward

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA’s push for cleaner energy comes at a cost for its farmers

4 Aug 2026

Wearing his creative direction hat, South African designer Wanda Lephoto recently worked on a project for Soccer Bible and Adidas, showcasing Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup kit in a three-chapter visual narrative mirroring the adidas three stripes, moving from street and Zulu heritage to everyday community life. Image credit:

ESG & Sustainability

#AfricaTextileTalks: Africa’s not new to sustainable fashion; it’s true to it

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

The Bill establishes the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as a single state-owned national champion by merging PetroSA, iGas, and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF). Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Coal, Oil & Gas

SA National Petroleum Company Bill flagged as “climate-blind”

28 Jul 2026

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Mining

Mining companies and land rights in South Africa: how environmentalists have used the law to defend communities

Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba 26 Mar 2026

Nigerian farmers talk about how climate change is affecting staple food crops – and what can help

Agro-processing

Nigerian farmers talk about how climate change is affecting staple food crops – and what can help

Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso and Mojirayo Ayodele 28 Jan 2026

Dr Mario Landman, Executive of Education Technology and Innovation at the Independent Institute of Education

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | The IIE's Dr Mario Landman: Tremors and quakes - trends shifting education

Mario Landman 15 Jan 2026

Exploring Africa’s livestock and climate change debate

Agriculture

Exploring Africa’s livestock and climate change debate

Talentus Mthunzi 22 Dec 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour

Narnia Bohler-Muller 5 Dec 2025

Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: New trends that can boost insurance for African farmers

Agriculture

Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: New trends that can boost insurance for African farmers

Berber Kramer and Ruth Vargas Hill 17 Nov 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

New King V Code takes the throne: What to expect

3 Nov 2025

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Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa’s coal mines are leaking methane – and no one knows how much

Jennifer Lee Broadhurst, Brett Cohen and Jesse Burton 29 Oct 2025

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Higher Education

Are business schools priming students for a world that no longer exists?

Carla Liuzzo and Mimi Tsai 24 Oct 2025

Sustainability and ethics - How South Africans see the future in 2025

ESG

Sustainability and ethics - How South Africans see the future in 2025

Issued by KLA 22 Oct 2025

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Climate Change

‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is corporate gaslighting – the real change must come from the fossil fuel industry

Alex Lenferna 22 Oct 2025

Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s 'bold', 'progressive' new energy blueprint

Higher Education

Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s 'bold', 'progressive' new energy blueprint

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 21 Oct 2025

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Climate Change

Visionaries discuss fighting climate change on new PMI, Time Studios doccie series

14 Oct 2025

The Guardian launches major marketing campaign to boost US presence

Newspapers

The Guardian launches major marketing campaign to boost US presence

23 Sep 2025

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Climate Change

South Africa urged to strengthen climate plans as 2030 deadline looms

12 Sep 2025

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Coal, Oil & Gas

South African environmental groups push to block Shell’s new wells – how world court opinion might help

Angela van der Berg 10 Sep 2025

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Climate Change

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

Nick Bernards 9 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Following the inaugural M20 Summit, the Johannesburg Declaration has been formulated with the aim of prioritising information integrity for the public good

Media Freedom

Johannesburg Declaration unapologetic in addressing threats to journalism

5 Sep 2025

The missing link in SA’s climate agenda: Food loss and waste

Food, Water & Energy Security

The missing link in SA’s climate agenda: Food loss and waste

Issued by FoodForward SA 28 Aug 2025

About 80 people gathered in Rosebank to protest against Standard Bank and TotalEnergies’ investment in fossil fuels. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro

Climate Change

Climate protesters demand reparations from Standard Bank for fossil fuel investments

Kimberly Mutandiro 20 Aug 2025

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Climate Change

Entries for the 2025 Climate Media Awards are open

4 Aug 2025

#MandelaMonth: Rising temperatures, rising to the challenge

Food, Water & Energy Security

#MandelaMonth: Rising temperatures, rising to the challenge

Nicole Biondi 16 Jul 2025

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Coal, Oil & Gas

NGO considers appealing Shell's oil project approval

16 Jul 2025

#IFATAfrica: Water at heart of SA’s innovation

Food, Water & Energy Security

#IFATAfrica: Water at heart of SA’s innovation

9 Jul 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

Melise Panetta 7 Jul 2025

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Nuclear Power

New report calls for nuclear-free Africa

27 Jun 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation joins the Climate Philanthropy Pledge

23 Jun 2025

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

ESG

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

9 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama.

Construction & Engineering

Beyond bricks and mortar: How SA’s construction industry can prioritise going green

24 Apr 2025

Africa set to leapfrog developed nations in packageless retail

Design

Africa set to leapfrog developed nations in packageless retail

Issued by DY/DX 27 Jan 2025

Advertising

Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next

Freddie Daley 14 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

South African philanthropists unite for climate action with new pledge

Shan Radcliffe 28 Feb 2025

The isolation pandemic

Mental health

The isolation pandemic

Issued by Sonja Smith Elite Funeral Group 25 Feb 2025

Climate Change

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

Source: Ben April, Associate Director: ESG leader for KPMG in Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: COP29 reflections and the importance of sustainable finance and investment

Ben April 4 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

SA calls on US to reconsider withdrawal from Paris Agreement

24 Jan 2025

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Climate Change

Historic climate change advisory: What the case before the International Court of Justice might mean

Zunaida Moosa Wadiwala 27 Dec 2024

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Construction & Engineering

SAICE inaugurates 2025 president, on path to net zero

20 Dec 2024

Can SA speed up its EV transition to combat record-high emissions?

Fuel & Energy

Can SA speed up its EV transition to combat record-high emissions?

Joubert Roux 10 Dec 2024

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala at the awards ceremony ahead of the Indaba

Sustainable Development

Municipalities enter the climate crisis chat at built environment indaba

Lindsey Schutters 9 Dec 2024

Source: G20 South Africa - @g20org

Finance

South Africa makes historic leap as first African nation to head the G20

Katja Hamilton 3 Dec 2024

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Climate Change

SA welcomes $300bn commitment for climate finance

26 Nov 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Earthshot Prize 2025: Entries close soon

21 Nov 2024

Call for entries: The Earthshot Prize 2025 – seeking groundbreaking solutions to restore our planet

ESG

Call for entries: The Earthshot Prize 2025 – seeking groundbreaking solutions to restore our planet

Issued by MultiChoice 21 Nov 2024

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Climate Change

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 22 Nov 2024