SA faces climate funding crisis as US exits Just Energy Transition Partnership

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 11 March 2025

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the multibillion-rand Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was yesterday described as a major setback by experts. Read More

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Vaal Dam at 97%, could it reach 100% milestone by the weekend?

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 March 2025

The Vaal Dam is rapidly approaching its maximum storage capacity, with current water levels standing at an impressive 97.73% as of Wednesday. Read More

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Cost of household food basket increases

Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 24 February 2025

Maize meal, cooking oil, sugar beans, spinach and wors. Read More

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SA’s unemployment rate drops to 31.9%

Nothando Magudulela, SABC News, 18 February 2025

The official unemployment rate has decreased to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read More

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Four provinces have snubbed reports into water challenges – SAHRC

Jeanette Chabalala, Sowetan Live, 11 February 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says four provinces have been slow in implementing its recommendations following inquiry reports into their water situation. Read More

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‘We will expropriate land and Trump’s threats won’t stop us’- Malema

Oratile Mashilo, The Citizen, 3 February 2025

EFF leader Julius Malema has taken shots at the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding to South Africa, saying as a sovereign country we should not be dictated to. Read More

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