Access to electricity is a critical input supporting economic growth and development: there is almost no economic activity that does not require a reliable and affordable source of electricity. Load shedding is, therefore, a substantial obstacle to increasing growth and reducing poverty in South Africa.
This policy brief was developed by PARI’s Energy Transition programme, whose overarching goal is to contribute to the successful implementation of a Just Energy Transition (JET) in South Africa; a transition that will contribute both to decarbonisation goals and an equitable energy system that reduces poverty and inequality.
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George "Geweld" Thomas, the notorious leader of the 28s gang, has been moved from Helderstroom Prison in Caledon to a different maximum-security facility. This decision comes after a strong public outcry regarding the potential for increased gang violence in the Western Cape. Suidkaap News & Advertising
Ramaphosa Declare His ‘RESIGNATION’ GoodBye South Africans!
A party under siege on all fronts is now hoping to regain lost electoral ground and support.
The ANC says it wants a decisive majority to govern alone in municipalities.
The party says coalition governments have failed. It is set to launch its election manifesto on 27 September in Tshwane, a city it’s not governing.
eNCA senior reporter Siphamandla Goge has the details in the video above.
The Gauteng Education MEC says he’s in consultation with those implicated in the Special Investigating Unit's preliminary report into PPE corruption.
This is in connection with the more than R431-million PPE scandal that's rocked the department.
Panyaza Lesufi says his department met with the SIU earlier this week where management was advised who to act against.
The department says it has a duty to also protect some who may turn witness in the SIU investigation.
With the 2021 Municipal Elections set to take place on 1 November 2021, political parties are gearing up on the ground with their manifestos. We bring you a 'Make Me Your Mayor' debate between two Johannesburg mayoral candidates, the Democratic Alliance’s Mpho Phalatse and ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403
The controversial Digital Vibes scandal could see the health department crack the whip on some senior officials. The R150m contract awarded to the company for communications work landed the, now, former minister Zweli Mkhize in trouble, among others. It was alleged these millions were paid to his close allies. Online newspaper Maverick Citizen has confirmed that the SIU has now made several referrals. #eNCA speaks to the newspaper's Editor Mark Heywood. Courtesy #DStv403
The ANC says it will prioritise women and youth leaders during its selection of candidates for the local government elections.
The party’s so-called list conference has kicked off on Saturday, after provinces finalised the list for the polls.
This is the first time the ANC has selected candidates through community meetings.
PPE Fruad: The Special Investigative Unit has confirmed the arrest of a senior official from the Health Laboratory Services.
He is allegedly involved in PPE tender corruption.
The official is being processed by police.
Zuma back in court on state funding his legal cost.
