The fight over South Africa's future energy mix is heading back to court next week. The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear a challenge by environmental and youth organisations against government's plans to procure one-thousand-five-hundred megawatts of new coal-fired power. The organisations say the decision failed to adequately consider the impact of coal pollution on health, the environment and children's constitutional rights. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more..

The fight over South Africa's future energy mix is heading back to court next week. The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear a challenge by environmental and youth organisations against government's plans to procure one-thousand-five-hundred megawatts of new coal-fired power. The organisations say the decision failed to adequately consider the impact of coal pollution on health, the environment and children's constitutional rights. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more..

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SA coal power plans face court challenge over health, environmental and children’s rights concerns

Mozambique is seeking to attract more investment from South Africa into its natural gas sector as it works to advance major energy projects and strengthen regional economic ties. The country has substantial gas reserves, but security concerns, financing challenges and the need for reliable infrastructure remain obstacles to developing the industry. Innocent Semosa reports.

Mozambique is seeking to attract more investment from South Africa into its natural gas sector as it works to advance major energy projects and strengthen regional economic ties. The country has substantial gas reserves, but security concerns, financing challenges and the need for reliable infrastructure remain obstacles to developing the industry. Innocent Semosa reports.

Mozambique Seeks South African Investment to Unlock Natural Gas Potential and Boost Regional Energy Cooperation

The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Niño season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.

The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Ni&ntilde;o season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.

SADC Countries Assess Disaster Readiness for 2026–2027 El Niño Season at Johannesburg Workshop

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says recurring military coups in the Sahel are partly driven by public frustration over political power remaining in the hands of a few influential families, despite regular elections. He was speaking at a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the university's Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Friday. Channel Africa's Michael Mbewe reports.

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says recurring military coups in the Sahel are partly driven by public frustration over political power remaining in the hands of a few influential families, despite regular elections. He was speaking at a biannual conversation hosted by the University of South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at the university's Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Friday. Channel Africa's Michael Mbewe reports.

SA coal power plans face court challenge over health, environmental and children’s rights concerns

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