Business

Sustainable economic growth in SA will come from renewables, not coal: what our model shows

Andrew Phiri, Nelson Mandela University Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa’s electricity, making the country the... Read more

14 Feb

Business

End of coal in SA: what 100,000 workers will need when their jobs go

Francois Steenkamp, University of Cape Town South Africa’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... Read more

23 Oct, 2024

Business

SA’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining

Thokozani Chilenga-Butao, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after... Read more

18 Sep, 2024

Business

SA’s coal workers face an uncertain future – Mpumalanga study flags they’re being left out of the green transition

Nthabiseng Mohlakoana, Stellenbosch University South Africa is on the path to decarbonisation – doing away with burning coal and... Read more

2 Sep, 2024

Business

Glencore urged to stop selling coal to Israel

Protestors in Johannesburg called on Glencore to stop exporting coal to Israel. Photos: Silver Sibiya By Silver Sibiya Unions... Read more

23 Aug, 2024

Countries

Three males found dead after allegedly sleeping with fire coals

Cape Town – Limpopo police are investigating the deaths of three males, aged 14 to 22, found dead in Morongoa... Read more

7 Jul, 2024

Countries

SA risks 15 000 deaths by 2050 if green transition delayed – study

Johannesburg – More than 15 000 people could die by 2050 from air pollution-related conditions if coal-dependent South Africa... Read more

25 Oct, 2023

Countries

Catholic Church fights class action against coal mines

Johannesburg – The Catholic Church said on Wednesday it is shepherding a class action against mining companies in South... Read more

17 Aug, 2023

Business

There is no shortage of coal in SA – Mantashe

Cape Town — Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says Eskom should rethink how coal is transported to... Read more

4 May, 2023

Countries

Truck driver arrested for allegedly stealing coal from Eskom power station

Cape Town – A Mpumalanga man has been charged with fraud and theft after he allegedly delivered R30 000... Read more

23 Nov, 2022