#BestofBiz 2024: ESG & Sustainability

We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2024 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's ESG & Sustainability site over the past year below.

17 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: ESG & Sustainability

Most-read stories

1	Opposition to open cast coal mining in Midvaal - Ihsaan Haffejee	29 Oct 2024
2	New app to help Western Cape social workers - Marecia Damons	25 Jul 2024
3	R350 grant to increase in April	14 Mar 2024
4	Proposed coal mine in Mpumalanga grasslands back in court - John Yeld	02 May 2024
5	Court orders Gauteng government to pay non-profit organisations - Masego Mafata	24 May 2024
6	Shoprite Foundation donates robotics labs worth R1.6m to KZN schools	02 Feb 2024
7	Cheslin Kolbe launches foundation aimed at community outreach - Moonsport	02 Jul 2024
8	Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through Durban - Nokulunga Majola	19 Jul 2024
9	Final warning: NPOs that don't comply with regulations will be deregistered	25 Oct 2024
10	SPCA Roodepoort gets a sustainable makeover with Eco Paws initiative - Dumisani Khumalo - Fibre Circle	04 Sep 2024
11	Why schools should be exempt from load shedding	26 Feb 2024
12	South African lion breeders face uncertain future after ban - Sfundo Parakozov and Sisipho Skweyiya	02 Sep 2024
13	City of Johannesburg to implement water restrictions	12 Nov 2024
14	Cape Town’s ocean-bound sewage options unveiled - Steve Kretzmann	09 Feb 2024
15	Pesticides are polluting Western Cape rivers all year round - Steve Kretzmann	12 Jun 2024
16	Why your ESG strategy should include data governance - Mohammed Sayed	20 May 2024
17	Sewage pollutes KwaZulu-Natal’s popular south coast lagoons - Steve Kretzmann	15 May 2024
18	Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect - Dalit Anstey	18 Jul 2024
19	First for Africa R300m PET recycling plant to add 15,000 tons capacity annually; critical for export-oriented industries	17 Sep 2024
20	R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges	22 Apr 2024

Most-read contributors

1	Gisela Kruger
2	Kate Stubbs

Most-viewed press offices

1	Trialogue
2	Propelair SA
3	Safripol
4	Project codeX
5	Shift Social Development
6	Next Generation

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Top stories

Photos of the living conditions, taken by inspectors from the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry, at Drake Clothing in KwaZulu-Natal. Inspections are carried out with SARS, immigration officials and the police. There have been some arrests for breaking immigration law. Photos supplied (GroundUp)

LegalKZN sweatshops sued for labour law violations

Tania Broughton 13 hours

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Marketing & MediaCould an alcohol ad encourage children to climb into washing machines?

Karabo Ledwaba 13 hours

Living with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

AutomotiveLiving with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: Strong range, minor flaws

Imran Salie 5 hours

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HR & ManagementCan disciplinary chairpersons reject plea deals? LAC ruling sheds light

Andries Kruger and Bhekithemba Mbatha 5 hours

Entries open for 2026 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards

Logistics & TransportEntries open for 2026 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards

7 hours

Bellville’s award-winning Buy-Back Centre is a new model for South Africa’s unemployment crisis

ESG & SustainabilityBellville’s award-winning Buy-Back Centre is a new model for South Africa’s unemployment crisis

The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 8 hours

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Legal

SA merger filing thresholds set for major overhaul: What businesses need to know

Avias Ngwenya 8 hours

Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals

Retail

Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals

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SA's product recall trend reflects a healthy regulatory environment

Retail

SA's product recall trend reflects a healthy regulatory environment

12 hours

Stellenbosch Uni's Erick Strauss to lead next-gen antibiotics research in Africa

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Stellenbosch Uni's Erick Strauss to lead next-gen antibiotics research in Africa

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Wessa pilots Braille signage at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

ESG & Sustainability

Wessa pilots Braille signage at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve

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Education

South Africa's Stem paradox: More women graduates, fewer leaders

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#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

Energy & Mining

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

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Legal

#BizTrends2026 | Bowmans' Richard Bryce & Nazeera Mia: How Africa’s new competition laws could reshape its business landscape

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SANBWA warns that South Africa is on the verge of “water bankruptcy”

ESG & Sustainability

SANBWA warns that South Africa is on the verge of “water bankruptcy”

12 hours

Adventure tourism delivers R25bn boost to SA economy

Tourism & Travel

Adventure tourism delivers R25bn boost to SA economy

13 hours

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

Automotive

SA’s auto industry enters defining moment amid EV pressure

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Keegan Skinner, Deputy Head – Academics, Reddam House Waterfall

Education

#BizTrends2026 | Reddam's Keegan Skinner: Redefining the pursuit of excellence

Keegan Skinner 2 days

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Lifestyle

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