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Presidential Climate Commission outlines people-centred just transition for 2026–2030
Commissioners emphasise a people-centred just transition, focusing on rural communities, workers and climate-resilient economic planning
UPDATED: Komati illustrates the human cost of South Africa’s energy transition
What should have been a model for climate action has become a cautionary tale of what happens when communities are excluded from decisions that reshape their lives
Climate change: Prospects for women in 2035 in a ‘business as usual’ scenario
Lebogang Mulaisi of the Presidential Climate Commission used AI to generate this projection for South African women in the just energy transition based on the commission’s…
Climate Change Act: Key preparations underway for implementation
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
SA’s progress on climate and just transition hindered by incoherent policies, weak governance and inconsistency
The Presidential Climate Commission’s new report says progress is not happening at the pace and scale required This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get…
Ramaphosa signs crucial Climate Change Bill into law
The Climate Change Act is the country’s first comprehensive piece of legislation to encourage the development of an effective climate change response
Ramaphosa: Just energy transition will need R1.7 trillion
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but that will require finance and partnerships
The climate change bill must be signed into law as a matter of urgency
South Africa is a country with serious climate risks, and the bill would be a crucial step in response to these
Eskom’s decision to keep coal plants running until 2030 could cost R90 billion
The Presidential Climate Commission has warned that South Africa risks missing emission target deadlines amid postponed coal phaseout
New energy plan sends mixed signals to investors
The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
South Africa needs R334 billion a year to fully transition to renewable energy
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United position needed on future of Komati
Residents say different messages from ministers have cast doubt on the country’s just energy transition
Gordhan wants more talk about Just Transition and its impact on workers
The minister says a just transition should ensure no one is left behind
Mantashe: Coal must be a critical mineral
The minister said Africa needs a holistic approach to defining critical minerals which considers national and continental needs and global trends
Komati residents fired up over Ramokgopa’s remarks
People living around the power station are calling for it to be reopened