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Power Struggle: Why Rolling Blackouts Continue – Isaac Malgas
16th August 2024 An engineer and perennial scholar on power sector reforms in developing countries has just published his debut book, which aims to present the most... →
The challenge ahead: Fact-checking South Africa’s new lawmakers as parliament kicks off
By: Africa Check 13th August 2024 Following a historic election, president Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening of parliament address on 18 July 2024, marking the start of the... →
South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances
17th July 2024 South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the... →
Casting doubts and casting votes - the real-world effects of false election fraud claims
By: Africa Check 12th July 2024 South Africa’s May 2024 elections were widely acknowledged as pivotal for the country. After 30 years in power, the ruling African National... →
UCT in top 100 for the first time in THE impact rankings
3rd July 2024 The University of Cape Town (UCT) has UCT broken into the top 100 for the first time, ranking 77th in the world – among 1 963 universities – in the... →
South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope
26th June 2024 In the aftermath of South Africa’s recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be... →
Connecting GST outcomes and COP28 workstreams
25th June 2024 Every five years, the Global Stocktake (GST) assesses collective progress towards the Paris Agreement’s long-term goals. Examining mitigation,... →
Mother City: a tough, passionate film about the battle for affordable housing in Cape Town
19th June 2024 A third of the way into Mother City there’s a scene that characterises this tough, passionate film about Cape Town and its paradoxes of beauty and... →
