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The economics of trophy hunting
Some argue trophy hunting helps conservation and communities, others believe it is a ‘hobby for the rich that benefits the rich’ and is detrimental to both
Standard Bank ‘risks its reputation over East African oil pipeline
Standard Bank says it has insisted on good environmental assessments, resettlement plans and fair compensation
The Portfolio: Tommy Busakhwe
Photographer Tommy Busakhwe, a participant in the Communities of the Kalahari Advocacy Project, uses his camera to tell stories of home, land and the people who live and work on it
Community-driven planning provides a solution to water problems
When communities are involved in creating and maintaining water projects, it creates a sense of pride and ownership
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal
The mining industry in South Africa needs an inclusive model that builds on and improves shared value
Ikateleng empowers learners
Ikateleng enriches the lives of more than 20 000 children from disadvantaged communities.
Wise ways to use wetlands
Wise Use of Wetlands Project by the Association for Water & Rural Development is the winner of the Biodiversity Stewardship Award.
Off the “paraffin grid”
Khaya Power wins the Community Renewable Energy Award sponsored by Eskom.
Comment: Free healthcare is a human right
Healthcare that is accessible to all is the foundation on which an equitable and efficient system must be built.
The search is on to expose the nation’s top 10 secrets
The Right2Know campaign is compiling a list of South Africa’s top 10 secrets.