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Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge can help South Africa build a fairer, climate-resilient economy. This article examines why heritage should be integrated into the country’s just transition and protected from climate and development pressures.
HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Heritage and just transition – Affirming the role of traditional knowledge systems

Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge can help South Africa build a fairer, climate-resilient economy. This article examines why heritage should be integrated into the…

  • Blessing Manale
4 min read
Lyra Energy has secured a Norad-backed payment guarantee aimed at reducing customer-payment risk and attracting private capital for renewable-energy projects in South Africa.
LYRA ENERGY

Lyra Energy secures Norwegian backed guarantee to scale renewable power trading in South Africa

Lyra Energy has secured a Norwegian state backed payment guarantee designed to reduce payment risk and help mobilise private capital for renewable energy generation in South…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Illustration of a hydrogen economy lifecycle
RENEWABLE ENERGY

Green hydrogen moves from strategy to projects in South Africa

The race for a new energy industry is on.

  • Edward West
5 min read
Record renewable-energy investment and major solar and transmission projects are being presented as evidence that South Africa can deliver complex infrastructure at scale — although key investment figures require clearer sourcing.
RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable-energy projects show South Africa can deliver complex infrastructure

Record renewable-energy investment and major solar and transmission projects are being presented as evidence that South Africa can deliver complex infrastructure at scale —…

  • Danie Möller
5 min read
If there was a sudden increase in BEV ownership in South Africa like the iCAUR, it does not mean the grid will collapse.
ELECTRIC CARS

Will EVs break Eskom? The surprising 10% reality

Millions of electric cars on South African roads sound like a grid nightmare, but experts say total power demand will rise by only 10% - if we charge smart.

  • Willem van de Putte
5 min read
South Africa’s renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, but projects such as Impofu show why private investment in transmission infrastructure will be critical to unlocking the country’s wind potential.
WIND ENERGY

Renewable energy expansion highlights private grid infrastructure

South Africa’s renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, but projects such as Impofu show why private investment in transmission infrastructure will be critical to unlocking…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Exxaro Resources CEO Ben Magara
COAL

Exxaro CEO says freight rail improvements are encouraging

Exxaro's CEO, Ben Magara, expresses optimism about improvements in South Africa's logistics and energy sectors, despite a 20% drop in interim headline earnings per share. The…

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read
Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic opportunities for all.
PRESIDENTAL CLIMATE COMMISSION

Science, technology and innovation for a decarbonised economy

Discover South Africa's ambitious vision for 2050, where low-carbon choices are not just a dream but a reality, fostering cleaner energy, healthier environments, and economic…

  • Blessing Manale
5 min read