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Although many might be eager to see Eskom go away, there are valid reasons for questioning how effective government reforms to the energy sector will actually be. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images
CONSULTATION

Presidential Climate Commission says no to new coal-fired power stations and nuclear energy

Local and international studies indicate that renewable energy systems, if well managed, are still a secure and least cost option

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
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CIVIL RIGHTS

Covid-19 a stress-test for legislative emergency provisions in African countries

Research by a Cape-based academic centre found that the implementation of legislative provisions was done selectively in South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia

  • Marcia Zali
3 min read
brewers warn that a festive season prohibition will negate any recovery in the sector
ALCOHOL BAN

Beer industry welcomes lifting of Covid-19 alcohol ban

But brewers warn that a festive season prohibition will negate any recovery in the sector

  • Marcia Zali
2 min read
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BOY LAMANI

Editorial: Are South Africa’s new names more than a mouthful?

There have been plenty of complaints about Port Elizabeth’s name change to Gqeberha, but citizens should be more active in speaking up during consultation processes

  • Editorial
2 min read
“We overly relied on the audited financial statements [of VBS],” said Kuben Naidoo.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Integrating stakeholder engagement with shared value creation

In this context, management’s ability to listen is truly vital

  • Staff Reporter
7 min read
COMMUNITIES

The search is on to expose the nation’s top 10 secrets

The Right2Know campaign is compiling a list of South Africa’s top 10 secrets.

  • Glenda Daniels
2 min read