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Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

ESG & Sustainability

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter 22 Apr 2024

Image source: kozorog –

ESG & Sustainability

Call for a National Register of Polluters

15 Apr 2024

Source: WikiCommons. The common yellow commelina, one of the popular plants used to treat children.

Healthcare

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

T Ndhlovu, A O Omotayo, A O Aremu and W Otang-Mbeng 26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Property

Transforming informal settlements with modern drainage solutions

Olebogeng Manhe 5 Mar 2024

Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash

Construction & Engineering

Your solar panels could be performing better

Mark Williams-Wynn 19 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Northcliff property to benefit from new Johannesburg Surgical Hospital

Nicole Sherwin – founder Eco Diva Natural Superfood Skincare www.ecodiva.co.za 14 Feb 2024

Image source: shmergin –

ESG & Sustainability

Celebrating SA’s firefighters

28 Dec 2023

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

Property

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

22 Dec 2023

Construction begins on The Fynbos

Property

Construction begins on The Fynbos

19 Dec 2023

Image source: Jean van der Meulen from

ESG & Sustainability

Initiative seeks to combat alien species

20 Nov 2023

The Eco Green Wall is an example of a sustainable living wall system. Karen Botes

Agriculture

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities - new study

Karen Botes 8 Nov 2023

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

Agriculture

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

6 Nov 2023

Fire-smart farming: How the crops we plant could help reduce the risk of wildfires on agricultural landscapes

Agriculture

Fire-smart farming: How the crops we plant could help reduce the risk of wildfires on agricultural landscapes

Tim Curran, Md Azharul Alam, Tanmayi Pagadala and Thomas Maxwell 31 Oct 2023

Caleb Shepard: From intern to director

Marketing & Media

Caleb Shepard: From intern to director

Issued by TDMC 27 Oct 2023

New biodiversity research project launched

ESG & Sustainability

New biodiversity research project launched

19 Oct 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Property

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

Agriculture

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

8 May 2023

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

Construction & Engineering

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

3 May 2023

Maximising land use for food and green energy could better support industry, society

Energy & Mining

Maximising land use for food and green energy could better support industry, society

Karen King 20 Apr 2023

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Tourism & Travel

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Issued by Irvine Partners 10 Mar 2023

A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished on 16 January after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous firefighters. The quick response ensured the fire didn’t cause major damage. (GroundUp)

ESG & Sustainability

Climate change almost doubles the risk of wildfires in Cape Town, study shows

Steve Kretzmann 7 Mar 2023

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

Construction & Engineering

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

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

Alwi Suleiman, lead marketer at Muslim Ad Network, says never been a generation that is as passionate about sustainability and equality as Gen Z

Marketing & Media

#BizTrends2023: If you want to win over Gen Z, be an unapologetic brand

Alwi Suleiman 13 Jan 2023

UP-US study maps roaming habits of elephants in Southern Africa to boost conservation efforts

Education

UP-US study maps roaming habits of elephants in Southern Africa to boost conservation efforts

Issued by University of Pretoria 29 Nov 2022

The battle against the River Club development may well be over after Tuesday’s scathing court finding that activist Tauriq Jenkins (photographed) made fraudulent representations to the court. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Legal

River Club interdict obtained by fraud, three judges rule

Tania Broughton 8 Nov 2022

Heineken makes major investment in solar power at Sedibeng brewery

Retail

Heineken makes major investment in solar power at Sedibeng brewery

27 Oct 2022

Jendamark Automation purchases 120ha Seaview Predator Park in NMB

ESG & Sustainability

Jendamark Automation purchases 120ha Seaview Predator Park in NMB

26 Oct 2022

Image supplied: Garden Town Stellenbosch opens this month

Lifestyle

Garden Town Stellenbosch flowers this October

3 Oct 2022

Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year 2022 winner announced

Agriculture

Toyota Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year 2022 winner announced

22 Sep 2022

Golden Gate Dinosaur Interpretive Centre nearing completion

Construction & Engineering

Golden Gate Dinosaur Interpretive Centre nearing completion

4 Aug 2022

KZN yellowfish re-introduced to Baynespruit in environmental rehabilitation project

ESG & Sustainability

KZN yellowfish re-introduced to Baynespruit in environmental rehabilitation project

6 Jul 2022

SA needs to climate-proof its road network, making it more resilient to stress factors

Construction & Engineering

SA needs to climate-proof its road network, making it more resilient to stress factors

Solomon Kganyago 4 Jul 2022

Are you ready for an island adventure in the magical Maldives?

Lifestyle

Are you ready for an island adventure in the magical Maldives?

Sindy Peters 27 Jun 2022

#KZNflooding: Integrated planning, resilient infrastructure key to future urban development

Construction & Engineering

#KZNflooding: Integrated planning, resilient infrastructure key to future urban development

22 Apr 2022

Cape Town residents can visit any nature reserve for free this Friday

Tourism & Travel

Cape Town residents can visit any nature reserve for free this Friday

20 Apr 2022

Enviro champs and eco rangers doing their bit for World Water Day

ESG & Sustainability

Enviro champs and eco rangers doing their bit for World Water Day

Issued by Sappi 25 Mar 2022

EcoTraining celebrates World Wildlife Day

Marketing & Media

EcoTraining celebrates World Wildlife Day

Issued by Our Salad Mix 3 Mar 2022

Parliament passes environmental bills

ESG & Sustainability

Parliament passes environmental bills

3 Mar 2022

Clean-up campaign shows that removing water pollutants drops E. coli levels

ESG & Sustainability

Clean-up campaign shows that removing water pollutants drops E. coli levels

23 Feb 2022

ESG: Good for business and the environment

ESG & Sustainability

ESG: Good for business and the environment

7 Mar 2022

Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science

ICT

Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science

Nyameko Royi 26 Jan 2022

Chamber coalition aims to tackle NMB Metro's climate change challenges

ESG & Sustainability

Chamber coalition aims to tackle NMB Metro's climate change challenges

24 Jan 2022

Adopting nature-based approaches in tailings dam design

Construction & Engineering

Adopting nature-based approaches in tailings dam design

26 Nov 2021

#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'

Construction & Engineering

#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'

Sindy Peters 24 Nov 2021

#Climate360: Delivering real answers to the climate crisis

ESG & Sustainability

#Climate360: Delivering real answers to the climate crisis

24 Nov 2021

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Energy & Mining

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Rebecca Garland and Kristy Langerman 10 Nov 2021

What SA needs to achieve a carbon neutral food supply chain

Agriculture

What SA needs to achieve a carbon neutral food supply chain

18 Oct 2021

Coega launches its second plant rescue initiative

ESG & Sustainability

Coega launches its second plant rescue initiative

7 Oct 2021