ESG & Sustainability South Africa

South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming newsSteve Kretzmann

Kenneth Shelembe from Mahlungulu near Nondweni in rural KwaZulu-Natal says he has been able to make a living wage as a waste picker. Photos: Bongane Motaung / GroundUp

Waste management project is changing lives in rural KwaZulu-NatalBongane Motaung

Kenneth Shelembe from Mahlungulu near Nondweni in rural KwaZulu-Natal says he has been able to make a living wage as a waste picker. Photos: Bongane Motaung / GroundUp

Waste management project is changing lives in rural KwaZulu-Natal

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Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

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South African pharmaceutical wholesaler UPD adds 42 electric vans to fleet

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Trump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks

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Bikes handed over to thrilled senior learners at Tsakane Primary School, Krugersdorp

Bikes handed over to thrilled senior learners at Tsakane Primary School, Krugersdorp

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South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

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Empowering young learners of Mapaleni Primary School

Empowering young learners of Mapaleni Primary School

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W Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience

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The crucial role of fisheries observers in sustainable deep-sea management

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SA Harvest, logistics partners tackle food insecurity in Eastern Cape

SA Harvest, logistics partners tackle food insecurity in Eastern Cape

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Sparking imagination in the classroom

Sparking imagination in the classroom

Coronation 17 Feb 2025

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

17 Feb 2025

Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

PROPAK AFRICA 2025 17 Feb 2025

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Women Ministry condemns brutal murder of gay activist Imam

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Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s future

John Yeld 17 Feb 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

14 Feb 2025

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Werner Joubert, ASUS 14 Feb 2025

The new Postbank Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards will expire on 28 February 2025 and social grant beneficiaries are urged to get their new cards before then. Photo supplied by Sassa

Sassa Gold cards to stop working on 28 February 2025 - beneficiaries urged to replace them

13 Feb 2025

Propelair: One shade of green

Propelair: One shade of green

Propelair SA 13 Feb 2025

Mr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

Mr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

13 Feb 2025

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Davos panel unveils $1tn opportunity by addressing women's health gap

Katja Hamilton 12 Feb 2025

Plastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

Plastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

Soapbox 12 Feb 2025

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

Dumisani Khumalo, Fibre Circle 12 Feb 2025

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Social Development issues notices of non-compliance to NPOs

12 Feb 2025

Rising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

Rising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 11 Feb 2025

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Government publishes National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11 Feb 2025

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025

Phillip de Vos – Waterfall City Precinct Manager at Attacq, Doug Woolley – Dell Technologies, Ashley du Plooy – CEO of ERA, Natasha Moyo - Manager Technical Support Services at Dell Technologies and Mischa Tessendorf – Sustainability Project Manager at Attacq cutting the ribbon to celebrate the ERA bin placement at Waterfall Corner Shopping Centre.

E-waste recycling drop point now at Waterfall City

11 Feb 2025

Beaches along the West Coast were soiled with oil spilling from the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy which ran aground in July 2024. Photo: Annalize Barnard / GroundUp

Wreck of MV Ultra Galaxy confirmed as source of West Coast oil spill

John Yeld 10 Feb 2025

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USAID workforce reduced by 97%

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

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"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Feb 2025

Laurent Muschel, HERA Director General, and Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General, stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5 September 2024. Reuters/Justin Makangara/File Photo

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Jennifer Rigby 6 Feb 2025

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

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

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US exits UN-HRC

5 Feb 2025

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SA's solar boom poses new environmental threat: What to do with your old Li-ion batteries

5 Feb 2025

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Stone 5 Feb 2025

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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025

Laurent Muschel, HERA Director General, and Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General, stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5 September 2024. Reuters/Justin Makangara/File Photo

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Jennifer Rigby 6 Feb 2025

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

3 Dec 2024

Source: G20 South Africa - @g20org

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

Katja Hamilton 3 Dec 2024

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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityIcebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 11 hours

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareSouth African pharmaceutical wholesaler UPD adds 42 electric vans to fleet

Nqobile Dludla 1 day

Kenneth Shelembe from Mahlungulu near Nondweni in rural KwaZulu-Natal says he has been able to make a living wage as a waste picker. Photos: Bongane Motaung / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityWaste management project is changing lives in rural KwaZulu-Natal

Bongane Motaung 1 day

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Construction & EngineeringRethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Roman Mornau 1 day

Source: Reuters.

HealthcareTrump's aid cuts stop South African HIV vaccine trials in their tracks

Catherine Schenck 2 days

Bikes handed over to thrilled senior learners at Tsakane Primary School, Krugersdorp

ESG & SustainabilityBikes handed over to thrilled senior learners at Tsakane Primary School, Krugersdorp

Adopt-a-School 3 days

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

ESG & SustainabilitySouth Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

KLA 3 days

Empowering young learners of Mapaleni Primary School

ESG & SustainabilityEmpowering young learners of Mapaleni Primary School

Adopt-a-School 3 days

Bringing stories to life

ESG & SustainabilityBringing stories to life

Coronation 3 days

Image source: Jean van der Meulen from

ESG & SustainabilityW Cape unveils key strategies to boost environmental resilience

3 days

Image supplied. Credit: Manoj Nawoor

AgricultureThe crucial role of fisheries observers in sustainable deep-sea management

3 days

SA Harvest, logistics partners tackle food insecurity in Eastern Cape

Logistics & TransportSA Harvest, logistics partners tackle food insecurity in Eastern Cape

3 days

Sparking imagination in the classroom

ESG & SustainabilitySparking imagination in the classroom

Coronation 17 Feb 2025

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

AgricultureNew Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

17 Feb 2025

Sustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

RetailSustainability of plastic packaging highlighted at Pro-Plas Expo 2025

PROPAK AFRICA 2025 17 Feb 2025

Source: X.com /

ESG & SustainabilityWomen Ministry condemns brutal murder of gay activist Imam

17 Feb 2025

Conservation groups want new “sweet spot” no-fishing zones around African Penguin breeding colonies, arguing current zones are inadequate to prevent the species’ extinction. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityMajor showdown in court over African Penguin’s future

John Yeld 17 Feb 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

ESG & SustainabilityDeadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

14 Feb 2025

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

ICTLooking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Werner Joubert, ASUS 14 Feb 2025

The new Postbank Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards will expire on 28 February 2025 and social grant beneficiaries are urged to get their new cards before then. Photo supplied by Sassa

ESG & SustainabilitySassa Gold cards to stop working on 28 February 2025 - beneficiaries urged to replace them

13 Feb 2025

Propelair: One shade of green

PropertyPropelair: One shade of green

Propelair SA 13 Feb 2025

Mr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

RetailMr Price Foundation, Zapper partner to combat youth unemployment

13 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

HealthcareDavos panel unveils $1tn opportunity by addressing women's health gap

Katja Hamilton 12 Feb 2025

Plastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

EducationPlastics SA and Captain Fanplastic ignite the school year with eco-education at Westlake Primary

Soapbox 12 Feb 2025

Fibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

ESG & SustainabilityFibre Circle and Good Work Foundation launch partnership to promote environmental education

Dumisani Khumalo, Fibre Circle 12 Feb 2025

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ESG & SustainabilitySocial Development issues notices of non-compliance to NPOs

12 Feb 2025

Rising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

ESG & SustainabilityRising food, fuel, and electricity prices put further pressure on struggling households

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 11 Feb 2025

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ESG & SustainabilityGovernment publishes National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11 Feb 2025

Phillip de Vos – Waterfall City Precinct Manager at Attacq, Doug Woolley – Dell Technologies, Ashley du Plooy – CEO of ERA, Natasha Moyo - Manager Technical Support Services at Dell Technologies and Mischa Tessendorf – Sustainability Project Manager at Attacq cutting the ribbon to celebrate the ERA bin placement at Waterfall Corner Shopping Centre.

ESG & SustainabilityE-waste recycling drop point now at Waterfall City

11 Feb 2025

Beaches along the West Coast were soiled with oil spilling from the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy which ran aground in July 2024. Photo: Annalize Barnard / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityWreck of MV Ultra Galaxy confirmed as source of West Coast oil spill

John Yeld 10 Feb 2025

Source: Pexels.

HealthcareUSAID workforce reduced by 97%

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Source:

Finance"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Retail#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Feb 2025

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ESG & SustainabilityThe impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Retail#BizTrends2025: Twyg's Jackie May - Is sustainable fashion possible?

Danette Breitenbach 5 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

HealthcareUS exits UN-HRC

5 Feb 2025

Image: supplied

ESG & SustainabilitySA's solar boom poses new environmental threat: What to do with your old Li-ion batteries

5 Feb 2025

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

ESG & SustainabilityPegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Stone 5 Feb 2025