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Grid infrastructure holds potential for South Africa if properly leveraged – expert
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 2nd August 2024 Power and energy expert Vally Padayachee has emphasised the untapped potential and critical importance of optimising the country’s grid system,... →
South Africa still owns highly enriched uranium, report says
By: Bloomberg 2nd August 2024 South Africa still has a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Netwerk24 reported, citing Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede... →
Africa has much to gain from a more contained BRI
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th July 2024 Despite the Belt and Road’s mixed record in Africa, careful involvement in China’s smaller, greener projects could be beneficial. China’s Belt and... →
South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist
17th July 2024 There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment.... →
FUL June Newsletter: Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
16th July 2024 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
Nuclear Regulator grants Eskom permission to extend life of Koeberg Unit 1 to July 2044 
By: Terence Creamer 15th July 2024 South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1, but has deferred a decision on the... →
Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation
12th July 2024 In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at... →
SA: Gwede Mantashe: Address by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, during the Budget Vote 34 Department of Mineral Resources And Energy, National Assembly (11/07/2024)
12th July 2024 Today, we table Budget Vote 34 of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) when the Department is being reconfigured into two... →
