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Cooperative governance allocates R1.4 billion to disaster management

The money will allow municipalities to rebuild structures damaged by floods, said Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
The Namibia Stop 8 Housing Project in Inanda, eThekwini, started in 2019, but to date only this RDP house has been completed. Photo by Tsoanelo Sefoloko

R120 million and 12 years later, eThekwini delivers three substandard houses to residents of Inanda’s Stop 8

The Auditor General of South Africa said the project cost had ballooned by R143 million because of poor planning and project management

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Storm waters cascade off the mountain above Kalk Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Cape Town, South Africa’s tourism hub, and the surrounding Western Cape province have been battered by torrential rains, howling winds and bush fires that caused extensive damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure. (Photo by Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance

As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
As voters, we have to scrutinise policies carefully and use our voting power to force parties to address the climate crisis. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Elections 2024: Consider the climate when making your cross

Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Cliffhanger: Buildings, roads and cars were destroyed as floods damage infrastructure across the eThekwini region in KwaZulu-Natal during April’s downpour in 2022 Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

Polluters could pay for deadly KZN flooding

South African law might be used to hold major carbon polluters to account for their role in damaging climate events This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Sheree Bega
1 min read
In 2022, KwaZulu-Natal was hit by the most catastrophic floods on record, which led to 459 fatalities. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Health cost of climate change will climb to $12.5 trillion by 2050

A new report from the World Economic Forum shows that Africa is most vulnerable to health-related losses

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
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Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm

Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Distress: A bridge (above) north of Durban was one of many destroyed by the 2022 floods. Infrastructure to roads alone is estimated at R5.6-billion. (Marco Longari/AFP)

Government budgets for natural disasters

A report by treasury and the World Bank estimated the average funding gap for financing disaster response in South Africa at R2.3 billion

  • Eyaaz
2 min read