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The World Bank has said that it’s in South Afica’s best interest to move from coal to renewables. (Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Energy subsidies tripled since 2017, hitting R172-billion in 2020

The social costs of fossil fuel combustion are about R550-billion a year, according to a new report

Despite the country’s globally significant biodiversity, ecosystems across terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine and marine environments are under escalating pressure.

Tackle climate change and biodiversity loss together, not separately, scientists say

Some climate adaptation and mitigation projects end up harming the natural environment and people, a new report warns

University of the Witwatersrand.

More than 1 200 academics plead with government to address funding crisis

Open letter to President Jacob Zuma, higher education minister Blade Nzimande, and finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

​The state must invest in rental stock for people earning less than R3 200 a month

Informal settlements, ‘bad’ buildings and overcrowding will increase without this government intervention.

SAA doubles back in subsidy saga

And questions remain about whether taxpayers are funding not just one but two loss-making airlines.

Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.

Subsidies won’t make a dent

Experience around the world shows they don’t create jobs. South Africa must look elsewhere.

Hunger in Africa persists not primarily because of a lack of science, but because the connective tissue between evidence, policy and implementation is weak.

Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy

A decision by Zambia’s president to slash a key food subsidy threatens to hit the poor, stoke inflation and spark a revolt against his government.

Private schools to be probed for alleged subsidy abuse

The names of 14 independent schools have been handed to police as part of a probe into possible abuse of government subsidies, says an official.

Car makers cash in on subsidies

Car makers cash in on subsidies

Industrial incentives are costing taxpayers billions, with vehicle subsidies — the largest expense — totalling more than R51-billion.

US subsidies ‘poison’ emerging market talks

The US subsidies for failing industries risk ”killing” American attempts to discuss trade with developing nations, a US official said on Friday.

Govt to pay bus subsidies in full

The first portion of a total of R1,2-billion in bus subsidies is to be paid next week, the Pretoria High Court heard on Friday.

Bus subsidy dispute rolls on

Legal arguments over the outstanding payment of R1,2-billion in bus subsidies will be heard on Friday, the Pretoria High Court has ruled.

Satawu: Bus operators broke

Bus operators can only afford to pay their staff wages for the next two weeks because of a subsidy shortage, it was reported on Wednesday.