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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 8 MIN

“South Africa still needs coal” but for how long?

from The National Pulse · host SAfm

As South Africa pushes ahead with its energy transition, the country’s reliance on coal remains a major point of debate, with the Minister of Electricity acknowledging that “South Africa still needs coal.” But with mounting pressure to move towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, the bigger question is: for how long can coal remain at the centre of South Africa’s energy future? GUEST: Nick Hedley - Energy transition research analyst and the Founder of The Progress Playbook 

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