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“The future of Africa is youth!” A compelling refrain that must be given substance or become sloganeering. Africa boasts the youngest population, with 70% under the age of 30 (UN,
The South African Cities Network (SACN), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN), and in collaboration with the National School
South Africa's Just Energy Transition (JET) has become one of the country's most important development priorities. The national conversation has largely focused on international climate finance, energy reforms, coal phase-down

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13 May 2026 – eNCA  – Joburg intensifies CBD cleanup with the demolition of illegal structures, with Nosipho Hlatshwayo

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22 September 2025 – Kaya FM  – Make it Make Sense with Ayanda Nyathi- Walking Nightmare: Johannesburg, named the least walkable city in 2025, with Siphelele Ngobese

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4 August 2025 – Newzroom Afrika  – Concerns over COJ’s financial health – with Nosipho Hlatshwayo

12 June 2025 – Power FM  – Power Talk – Johannesburg: A city in dire state – with Nosipho Hlatshwayo

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