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Descendants of indigenous peoples, the San and the Khoikhoi, as original custodians of South Africa's biodiversity-rich eco-regions, today share this responsibility with the nations, tribes and peoples of South Africa.

The Marula tree is an indigenous plant to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, as well as in neighboring countries. The Southern African Marula industry is committed to the sustainable development of the sector, and recognises Marula’s value ...

In celebration of International Tea Day, it is important that consumers, businesses, and policymakers around the world continue supporting ethical and sustainable choices in the tea they drink.

Building stronger entrepreneurial ecosystems across South Africa Across South Africa, a vibrant network of problem solvers is growing - one that’s transforming how local businesses and entrepreneurs are supported.

Gcwalisa, launches a pioneering method to tackling food security in South Africa while solving the issue of waste in food packaging.

State Secretary Morgan (Federal Foreign Office Germany) will visit South Africa to assess climate policy, the energy transition, and related structural changes in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and rural areas.

In honour of the valiant protest against oppressive apartheid laws by approximately 20 000 women of all races on 09 August 1956 in Tshwane, South Africa; the Republic of South Africa commemorates the day annually as National Women’s Day...

Johannesburg, June 25 - 26: At the Operation Vulindlela conference, government and private sector experts gathered to discuss the unit's priorities under the seventh administration.

Internship programmes continue to serve as an important bridge between academic learning and real-world employment, and a pathway for professional development.

On April 19, 2024, the newly formed National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA), with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), launched a series of consultative workshops ...

On April 10, 2024, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH formalised years of positive collaboration in South African energy regulation...

In recent years, South Africa has experienced a substantial uptake of embedded generation.

During Dr. Heike Kuhn's recent visit to South Africa, excellent examples of the tangible impact of development cooperation were showcased.