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The Pretoria high court has overturned the government’s plans to add 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power to the national grid. (Guillem Sartorio/AFP)
CHILDREN S RIGHTS SOUTH AFRICA

Court overturns South Africa’s coal-fired power plans, protecting children’s health and the environment

1 500 megawatts of new coal power locked in landmark legal victory

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Critical mineral: South Africa ranks as the third-largest global producer of vanadium. Photo © Bushveld Minerals
POWERTRACKER

Running on empty: Mpumalanga’s energy transition needs juice

Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus

  • Sakhile Dube
9 min read