As the world races to cut carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, coal, one of the oldest fuels, continues to defy predictions of its demise. Global demand hit record highs following energy uncertainty caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The debate over the future of coal took prominence on the second day of the Joburg Mining Indaba, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday. Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and filed this report.

As the world races to cut carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, coal, one of the oldest fuels, continues to defy predictions of its demise. Global demand hit record highs following energy uncertainty caused by Russia&rsquo;s war in Ukraine. The debate over the future of coal took prominence on the second day of the Joburg Mining Indaba, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday. Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and filed this report.

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A charter flight carrying 153 Palestinian refugees has safely landed and passengers have been allowed to disembark at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport.

The flight, which arrived from Nairobi on Thursday morning, initially faced delays because many of the refugees' passports lacked exit stamps, making them inadmissible under South African immigration rules. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which facilitated the flight, says the missing stamps were deliberately withheld by Israeli authorities. South Africa's government intervened, allowing the refugees to enter the country and seek asylum.

Joining us is Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, to explain the situation and the support being provided to the refugees.

A charter flight carrying 153 Palestinian refugees has safely landed and passengers have been allowed to disembark at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The flight, which arrived from Nairobi on Thursday morning, initially faced delays because many of the refugees' passports lacked exit stamps, making them inadmissible under South African immigration rules. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which facilitated the flight, says the missing stamps were deliberately withheld by Israeli authorities.&nbsp;South Africa's government intervened, allowing the refugees to enter the country and seek asylum.
Joining us is Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, to explain the situation and the support being provided to the refugees.

Over 150 Palestinian refugees land in SA

The Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa (SA) says it has noted with grave concern the escalation of violence and civilian killings in Sudan's El Fasher city since late October, following the takeover of the city by the Rapid Support Forces after an 18-month siege.

It says it notes reports received by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office of "summary executions, mass killings, rapes, attacks against humanitarian workers, looting, abductions, and forced displacement" that have been carried out.  

To talk to us further on this is Lutfiyah Suliman, Senior Researcher in the dialogue and advocacy department at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa (SA) says it has noted with grave concern the escalation of violence and civilian killings in Sudan's El Fasher city since late October, following the takeover of the city by the Rapid Support Forces after an 18-month siege.
It says it notes reports received by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office of "summary executions, mass killings, rapes, attacks against humanitarian workers, looting, abductions, and forced displacement" that have been carried out. &nbsp;
To talk to us further on this is Lutfiyah Suliman, Senior Researcher in the dialogue and advocacy department at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

SA’s Mandela Foundation voices concern over El Fasher siege

The 7th Annual International Public Health Conference 2025 has wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), bringing together leading health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the continent. 

The gathering, organised by the Africa Institute of Public Health Professionals, focused on building resilient health systems and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage in Africa.

Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, filed this story.

The 7th Annual International Public Health Conference 2025 has wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), bringing together leading health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the continent.&nbsp;
The gathering, organised by the Africa Institute of Public Health Professionals, focused on building resilient health systems and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage in Africa.
Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, filed this story.

Joburg Mining Indaba debates the future of coal amid energy uncertainty

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