South Africa’s green transition is creating jobs, but lasting employment depends on manufacturing, localisation and new industries
Billions are available for South Africa’s just transition, but the real challenge is building a pipeline of credible projects
The fallout from ArcelorMittal’s closure extends far beyond the factory gates, threatening entire local economies
The president’s address shows a government that wants to manage climate impacts without fully taking responsibility for their causes
As the province’s coal sector contracts, jobs evaporate and transition support stalls, municipalities like Steve Tshwete are bleeding revenue
South Africa has a climate finance credibility problem – a vague funding plan. Lenders need clarity if they’re to finance a rewiring of the economy
R300m in funds meant for South Africa’s just energy transition have ended up in the accounts of consulting and audit firms
Sasol seems to have fudged both its tax contribution and jobs claims as it pushes back against National Treasury’s carbon tax plans
South Africa is lobbying for stronger climate financing commitments. It’s a hard sell in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility to environmental concerns
Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech looked like a leap forward for renewable energy. But take a deeper dive, and it’s less convincing
South Africa’s just energy transition is at risk of being torpedoed by murky deals and a flawed energy plan being driven by mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede…