As I reflect on my experience at COP29, I am left with a sense of disappointment and frustration. The conference, which was supposed to be a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change, felt like a missed opportunity for meaningful action. One of the key agreements reached at COP29 was the [...]
As from 1 July 2024, the City of Cape Town and Eskom implemented new electricity tariffs, affecting households across various consumption levels. The tariff adjustments are a response to rising electricity generation costs from Eskom, coupled with ongoing issues related to load shedding and the need for infrastructure maintenance. This post outlines the most important [...]
JET In The News is a short summary recap of top events, relevant information and discussions, and articles on Just Energy Transition in South Africa from the last week. It aims to keep us all in the loop as it relates to our Just Energy Future! General: The South African Climate Change Act has been [...]
The Congolese Civil Society of South Africa hosted an event on nuclear and its legacy! The theme was the “Missing Link” highlighting the triangle of Shinnkolobwe’s uranium tragedy and the 79th anniversary of Japan’s bombing. Isaiha Mongombe Mombilio presentation shared: “ The nuclear burden originated from DRC to USA, where uranium waste of the Manhattan [...]
JET In The News is a short summary recap of top events, relevant information and discussions, and articles on Just Energy Transition in South Africa from the last week. It aims to keep us all in the loop as it relates to our Just Energy Future! General: Presidential Climate Commision Launches Recommendations for a Just [...]
15 July National Nuclear Regulator announces extension of Koeberg Unit 1 for 20 years. The new Government of National Unity (GNU) brought about changes to the Cabinet Ministers in June 2024. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two. Minister Mantashe only keeping control of mining and hydrocarbons, while the ANC’s Kgosientsho [...]
JET In The News is a short summary recap of top events, relevant information and discussions, and articles on Just Energy Transition in South Africa from the last week. It aims to keep us all in the loop as it relates to our Just Energy Future! General: New DFFE Minister mentions focusing on JET The [...]
As Youth Month in South Africa draws to a close, Project 90 by 2030 would like to take this opportunity to reflect on one of our amazing young climate leaders, Lisakhanya Mathiso! Having joined the YouLead Initiative programme in 2019, we have had the opportunity to watch and, in some ways, support Lisa's growth into [...]
JET In The News is a short summary recap of top events, relevant information and discussions, and articles on Just Energy Transition in South Africa from the last week. It aims to keep us all in the loop as it relates to our Just Energy Future! General: The Climate Justice Coalition in Mpumalanga holds the [...]
National Nuclear Regulator Hearings in June 2024. NNR hearings started 3 June onwards and for the first time, also included the communities in the Northern Cape. These were fortunately the same communities that Lydia had workshopped in May earlier in the year, so they were confident to attend and speak. The Northern Cape communities have [...]
