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This factsheet by Natural Justice outlines the traditional knowledge of the San and Khoi people regarding the rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) and the legal framework for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) in South Africa to ensure these indigenous communities benefit from the commercialization of the species.

This report documents the proceedings of a conference titled 'Civil Society – Defeating State Capture and Rebuilding the State', held on 23 October 2019 in Johannesburg. Hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI), the event brought together civil society representatives and academics to analyze the effects of state capture in South Africa and propose reforms to insulate the public service from political interference. The report details discussions on the findings of various commissions of inquiry, strategies for state reform, the role of 'lawfare', parliamentary oversight, and public advocacy, culminating in a 'Civil Society Charter' that outlines a collective commitment to rebuilding democratic institutions.

This report by the Public Affairs Research Institute analyzes the financial and operational crisis facing South African municipal electricity distribution and proposes integrating existing rooftop solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a pathway to reduce bulk costs and improve reliability.

The South African Youth Gender Action Plan (SA YGAP) is a youth-led framework designed to guide decision-makers, civil society, and the private sector in creating a gender-inclusive society in South Africa. Developed by young people aged 13-30, the plan identifies gaps in existing national and global policies and proposes a seven-pillar approach to dismantle patriarchal and heteronormative structures across education, health, safety, and sustainable transformation.

The 'Jeug GIDS VIR NOODGEREEDHEID' is a guide developed by children and young people aged 13-25 across South Africa, in partnership between UNICEF and Youth@SAIIA. It provides a foundation for young citizens to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies, focusing on building social resilience and community capacity rather than professional first-responder training.

This guide, developed by UNICEF and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in collaboration with South African youth aged 13 to 25, provides a framework for young people to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. It focuses on building community resilience, identifying hazards, creating emergency plans, and navigating the recovery process following disasters such as floods, fires, and civil unrest.

This guide from the Stockholm Environment Institute provides a framework for implementing energy-efficient lighting in cities, focusing on the transition from incandescent bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), LEDs, and efficient fluorescent tubes. It details the technical and financial benefits of these technologies, identifies implementation barriers, and provides case studies from South Africa and international examples to illustrate potential energy and carbon savings.

A statement by WWF South Africa arguing that the country must urgently accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation efforts due to increasing extreme weather events and high per-capita emissions.

This report presents the thematic analysis of an anonymous online survey conducted by WWF South Africa to understand citizen perspectives on groundwater use, regulation, and information needs in Cape Town. Based on responses from 74 participants, the document explores motivations for borehole installation, the perceived need for regulation to prevent over-abstraction, and recommendations for a public information dashboard.

This report by WWF South Africa documents the formation and evolution of the Table Mountain Water Source Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to improve collaborative groundwater governance in the Table Mountain Strategic Water Source Area. It details the transition from a project-led initiation funded by AB InBev and the Royal Danish Embassy to a self-governing partnership with a rotating chairperson and a dedicated secretariat.

This document summarizes a learning and strategy event held by the WWF South Africa Freshwater team from 7 to 9 February 2022. The event focused on integrating groundwater management into WWF's freshwater work, specifically within Strategic Water Source Areas, and defining the organization's role in partnerships to address the perceived lack of groundwater governance in South Africa.

This 2021 guide by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) details the control of four invasive Hakea species in South Africa. It advocates for an integrated management approach combining mechanical removal, limited chemical use (Tebuthiuron), and biological control using specific insects and fungi to manage these prohibited category 1b weeds.

The Sustainable Landscape Finance Coalition Survey 1 results indicate that a plurality of conservation stakeholders face significant funding shortages, with 44.44% reporting insufficient financing. Key barriers include a reliance on short-term donor cycles and limited access to diverse funding streams. Respondents emphasized the importance of stakeholder collaboration and the integration of community needs to achieve long-term financial and environmental sustainability.