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Happening in Parliament this week
25th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Annual Address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Questions to the Economics Cluster Ministers, debates on... →
Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice – legal scholar
22nd November 2024 Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi (“plug the hole”), South African authorities... →
The new UPRDA from an environmental perspective
20th November 2024 On 25 October 2024, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Upstream Resources Development Bill (now the Upstream Petroleum... →
Operation Vala Umgodi should strike a balance between right to life and duty to fight crime in Stilfontein – Committee chair
19th November 2024 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Mikateko Mahlaule, has called on the roleplayers in Operation... →
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th November 2024 Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on... →
Egypt reaffirms 42% renewable energy goal for 2030, but urges international help
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Egypt is still aiming for renewable energy to reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but that goal will be at risk without more... →
SA: Gwede Mantashe: Address by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mintek 90 Conference (11/11/2024)
12th November 2024 This is a momentous conference because we are not only celebrating the 90th anniversary of Mintek, but we have come together as stakeholders to... →
Happening in Parliament this week
11th November 2024 Ministerial statements, debates on issues of national importance, questions for oral replies, consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation... →
