Newsletter South African president declares ‘state of disaster’ over power crisis President Cyril Ramaphosa, facing rising public wrath, on Thursday declared a “state of disaster” and pledged to end an energy crisis that threatens economic and political stability.
Politics Can South Africa transition to clean energy? A township’s battle over a new mine shows the challenge of a nation dependent on coal, but also desperate to leave it behind.
Causes Can South Africa transition to clean energy? A township’s battle over a new mine shows the challenge of a nation dependent on coal, but also desperate to leave it behind.
Newsletter South Africa floods: Death toll passes 306 The devastation fueled criticism that the government should have been better prepared for the weather after intense rain in 2017 and 2019.
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