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The 2023 Water Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape identifies significant investment opportunities in South Africa's public wastewater infrastructure, specifically focusing on metropolitan municipalities. The report highlights a critical state of existing infrastructure, the potential for circular economy solutions through sludge beneficiation, and the need for energy efficiency and renewable energy interventions to combat rising costs and energy insecurity.

This monograph examines the use and misuse of less-lethal weapons (LLWs) within South African prisons and by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Public Order Police (POP) units during crowd management from 2013 to 2018. It analyzes the legal and regulatory frameworks of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and SAPS, highlighting systemic failures in accountability, the use of equipment as instruments of torture, and the lethal consequences of weapons marketed as 'less-lethal'.

This research paper by Isaac Nkama examines how Zambia's educational and political strategies under Kenneth Kaunda pre-empted xenophobia, contrasting these efforts with the recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa. The author argues that South Africa lacks a long-term strategic intervention and a curriculum that teaches citizens about the support other African nations provided during the struggle against apartheid.

This document contains the Applicant's Heads of Argument and Practice Note filed by the City of Cape Town in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria). The City is seeking a declaratory order regarding the interpretation of section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 (ERA), arguing that a ministerial determination is not required for an independent power producer (IPP) to establish a new power plant and supply electricity to the City. The City contends that the current interpretation held by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and the Minister of Energy is either legally incorrect or unconstitutional as it infringes upon the autonomy of local government.

This industry brief by GreenCape highlights replicable water stewardship projects in South Africa, specifically in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. It showcases the effectiveness of nature-based solutions, such as invasive alien plant clearing by the Greater Cape Town Water Fund, and infrastructure improvements like leak repairs in schools funded by an FMCG company. The document advocates for public-private partnerships to enhance water security and resilience.

The briefing analyzes the fragmentation of South Africa's labour union movement, highlighting the rise of splinter unions like Amcu and Natawu as a response to alleged corruption and the perceived failure of Cosatu-affiliated leaders to represent the working class. It argues that the blurring of lines between union leadership and private/political elites undermines worker representation and warns that criminalizing dissent within the movement threatens South Africa's democratic space and may lead to increased conflict.

A briefing by the Institute for Security Studies analyzing the outcomes of a four-day African National Congress (ANC) policy conference, noting a lack of clarity on key issues such as education, corruption, and the economy ahead of the national conference in Mangaung.

This briefing discusses the economic and political decline of South Africa, referencing an article from The Economist and statements by political figures. It highlights failures in education, rising inequality, and systemic corruption within the ruling ANC, while noting the government's counter-claims regarding health and infrastructure successes.

This briefing analyzes the shifting political dynamics within the African National Congress (ANC) leading up to the 2012 National Conference in Mangaung, contrasting it with the 2007 Polokwane conference. It further examines the challenges of combating corruption among powerful elites in South Africa, specifically citing a failed legal effort by Transnet to recover funds, and reports on Mary Robinson's keynote address regarding the erosion of the ANC's moral authority.

This briefing from the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis (CPRA) unit in Pretoria, dated 13 September 2012, details internal divisions within the African National Congress (ANC) as the party prepares for its electoral conference in Mangaung in December.

This report analyzes the state of the South African mining industry following the August 2012 Marikana massacre. It argues that the tragedy was a symptom of deeper structural issues, including poor living conditions for mine workers, a failing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) framework, and a volatile regulatory environment. The author calls for a 'new social contract' involving community development agreements and a shift toward broad-based empowerment to ensure sustainable growth and prevent further violence.

This fact sheet by WWF South Africa outlines the potential for job creation for coal truckers transitioning to biomass supply chains for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). It highlights that 6,400 trucking jobs could be created nationally, with 3,076 of those located in coal regions, primarily through the transportation of lignocellulosic biomass.