Just Energy Transition (JET)

Matshela Koko

Two Grids, One Diagnostic: What Britain’s Constraint Crisis Reveals About South Africa’s 2030 Cliff

On 20 May 2026, Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) issued a market notice restricting…

SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa

Southern African ministers have called for urgent action to fast-track energy reforms and improve water…

Economic Watch: Global Firms Capitalize On China’s Smart, Green Transformation

Global investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in China as the world’s second-largest economy accelerates its…

Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo

The discourse surrounding the energy transition has taken on a narrative that is both compelling and, at times, misleading. As we delve deeper into the complexities of this transition, it becomes increasingly clear that the optimism prevalent in many industry circles may gloss over critical challenges, as underscored by the Amsterdam-based Transnational Institute (TNI) analysis in 2023. Unjust energy transition is shrouded in myths, primitive accumulation and deceit. Bloomberg New Energy Finance reported that global investments in low-carbon technologies surged…

‘Greening’ Of The Empire: Climate Change And Its Discourses Blindside Marikana And Its Consequences

Climate change is often described as a crisis that affects everyone, demanding urgent action to prevent widespread devastation from storms and rising seas. However, a significant concern is that climate change discussions are not open to everyone for engagement or inquiry. This exclusion is not accidental but a deliberate tactic to promote specific agendas and achieve predetermined political and economic goals. Despite claims of equality and justice, the reality is that the world operates on hierarchical structures that marginalise the…

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