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Mischka Moosa

Mischka Moosa is a data journalist at Good Governance Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University of Cape Town

New brooms sweep clean: Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, under fire for his recent spate of cleanup operations, says such societal maladies as the illegal connection of electricity and encroachment pose significant challenges in places like Alexandra township, which the City fathers are adamant they will not allow. Photos: Supplied
G20 LEADER S SUMMIT

Africa’s G20 Test: Finding balance between growth and governance

The continent is increasingly being looked at to drive global efforts to secure sustainable supply chains as economies transition to cleaner energy sources

  • Mischka Moosa
7 min read
The number of people facing severe food insecurity has increased for a sixth consecutive year, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crisis, with an estimated 15  million more people across sub-Saharan Africa that experienced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024 than in 2023. (Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters)
AGRICULTURE

Climate crisis drives SADC food insecurity

There is a yawing gap between countries acknowledging the risks and them implementing actions that that are effective

  • Mischka Moosa
6 min read
Reliable power is essential for economic growth in key sectors such as manufacturing, where growth is vital for absorbing labour and addressing high unemployment levels. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty Images)
BUDGET

What the budget and US climate policy shift mean for SA’s energy sector

The 2025 budget reflects a measured outlook on the energy landscape, highlighting progress that has been made and lingering problems

  • Mischka Moosa
5 min read
Of the 248 municipalities that Eskom supplies, more than half had overdue accounts, totalling R58.5 billion by March last year, with the majority of debt due to Eskom concentrated in 10 municipalities. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
DEBT

Power Play: New electricity law leaves municipalities in the dark on debt

If the amendment to the Electricity Act is to be effective, fiscal instability at local government level needs to be tackled

  • Mischka Moosa
7 min read
Voting with their feet: The turnout in last month’s election was the lowest since the dawn of democracy, a reflection of growing mistrust in South Africa’s democratic institutions. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM

Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism

Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account

  • Stuart Morrison
  • Mischka Moosa
7 min read
TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY PIERRE DONADIEU Soften the blow: The Sere wind farm near Vredendal in Western Cape. One of the main solutions to the lack of generation capacity is renewable energy sources for the national grid. (Rodger Bosch/AFP)
ENERGY CRISIS PLAN

Juggling act needed to end power crisis

Energy reforms must be considered alongside Eskom’s debt, alternative energy sources and environmental and social requirements

  • Busisipho Siyobi
  • Mischka Moosa
7 min read
Of the 248 municipalities that Eskom supplies, more than half had overdue accounts, totalling R58.5 billion by March last year, with the majority of debt due to Eskom concentrated in 10 municipalities. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANALYSIS

Shedding load: No power to the people, yet

Despite history of dealing with electricity woes, failing state entity still seems unable to provide

  • Busisipho Siyobi
  • Mischka Moosa
8 min read