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Miners worry about South Africa’s lagging transition, looming electricity cost increases
By: Schalk Burger 4th October 2024 South Africa is far behind in its work to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050, and the significant proposed electricity tariff... →
Building for Africa’s water security
By: In On Africa IOA 4th October 2024 Water shortages have either created or exacerbated humanitarian crises in Africa, stalling economic development. Climate change, through worsening... →
Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa: new policies are needed to keep the peace
4th October 2024 Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent rainfall and dry spells in southern Africa have caused loss and damage to agriculture, livestock,... →
SACP statement on the 79th anniversary of the World Federation of Trade Unions
4th October 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the working-class across the world in celebrating the 79th anniversary of the World Federation of... →
Dissolving dysfunctional metros to hold fresh elections not the solution to local govt challenges
3rd October 2024 Not so long ago, there has been some arguments in the public discourse about what to do with dysfunctional municipalities. This dysfunctionality is... →
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
2nd October 2024 Taxes are important. They’re a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and social... →
Daily Podcast – October 01, 2024
1st October 2024 October 01, 2024. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is Polity’s Daily Podcast. →
Gauteng Housing Department fails to meet key targets, faces 70-year backlog
1st October 2024 The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS) continues to demonstrate its incompetence in providing housing for vulnerable residents in... →
