Localising the Just Energy Transition for Africans 

The success of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, will be in its ability to simplify approaches that...

Why political accountability matters for a fair electoral system

Political accountability, which concerns the relationship that citizens maintain with their elected officials and...

Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

Ahead of the 2024 elections, debate about coalition governments and their effect on political stability is...

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South Africa’s worsening water security crisis

South Africa’s worsening water security crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 19 September. He rightly said that many developing nations are unlikely to meet sustainable development goals. To address development challenges, he said, we “require targeted investment,...

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Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

Ahead of the 2024 elections, debate about coalition governments and their effect on political stability is proliferating because the ANC appears to be at risk of losing its majority of voter share both nationally and locally. We can therefore expect to see an increase...

The hidden (and not so hidden) injustice of coal

The hidden (and not so hidden) injustice of coal

A new class action lawsuit being brought against Exarro puts the role of coal in our society firmly in the spotlight. Depending on how one measures it at any given time, South Africa depends on coal for over 80 percent (or 42GW) of its electricity needs. The national...

Anticipating COP28 and its implications

Anticipating COP28 and its implications

The United Nations COP27, which concluded in November 2022, left behind mixed outcomes. Although there were some advancements, such as establishing a loss and damage fund, the overall progress fell short of the urgent action required to address the climate crisis as...

SA private sector boosts renewables

SA private sector boosts renewables

Another Energy Action Plan progress update was delivered by South African Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, this month (Nov 2023). It has been reported that policy and technical milestones have been achieved, particularly regarding financing to expand...

Thinking leftfield to solve democracy dissatisfaction

Thinking leftfield to solve democracy dissatisfaction

Youth unemployment is a significant global concern. It is especially concerning across African economies, given relatively high fertility rates and declining employment prospects. According to the United Nations, Africa will be home to four billion people by 2100. The...

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COP26: What should be at the top of Africa’s agenda?

In November, the United Kingdom will host the 26th annual United Nations (UN) global climate summit – called COP – or “Conference of the Parties” in Glasgow. COP26 (delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic) has a unique urgency and could prove to be one of the most important conferences of our time. Most experts agree that the…

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How will South Africans vote in 2024?

How will South Africans vote in 2024?

The 2024 national and provincial South African elections will likely prove the most important elections since the seminal 1994 elections. The country faces mounting socio-economic challenges including high unemployment, an energy crisis, water scarcity, high crime...

Why data matters for governance

Why data matters for governance

Data is becoming increasingly central to our daily lives, influencing both personal choices and broader societal decisions. From a governance perspective, improved access to and understanding of data can pave the way for evidence-based policymaking. While Africa does...

Eswatini post election: Time for a national dialogue

Eswatini post election: Time for a national dialogue

The Kingdom of Eswatini held its 2023 General Elections on 29 September. As the kingdom is an absolute monarchy under the rule of King Mswati III, elections do not considerably change the political landscape. Eswatini is the last absolute monarchy in Africa, where...

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