Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa’s environmental laws

Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees

President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]

Civil society says officials should break the cycle of grand promises and weak follow-through if Johannesburg is to be rebuilt into a world-class city

Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say

The Bill, open for comment until 31 August, proposes an extension of the timeframe within which irregular appointments must be rectified

Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate