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Ramaphosa said the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan has attracted about R250 billion in international pledges for large-scale manufacturing, infrastructure and skills development.

Ramaphosa pledges green growth, energy reform

The focus is on manufacturing green products for global markets and modernising the country’s power system, the president says

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
In Mpumalanga and Limpopo, the floods killed at least 38 people. The Kruger National Park was forced to close. (SANParks)

Climate change and La Niña drove deadly southern Africa floods, analysis finds

The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read