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 [...]
A reflection on a conversation with Centre for Environmental Rights, Climate Advocacy Lawyer, Brandon Abdinor - "This is a Call for Radical Truth and Community Empowerment" As we embark on the pivotal journey of transitioning our energy systems, it’s crucial that we pause and reflect on the often-overlooked element of justice. When we speak of [...]
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 [...]
Koeberg’s 40 year operational licence comes to an end in July 2024 and Eskom is pushing for a twenty year extension from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR). The NNR is now holding public hearings in Tableview, Athlone and Atlantis from the 6th to the 8th of June to consult on the proposed life extension. The [...]
