Article: Community trusts are greening the future
Community trusts linked to renewable energy projects are designed to ensure a portion of profits benefits the locals. Otsile Bokamoso is an after-school educational organisation whose name means “The future is bright”. Based in Dealesville, a small mixed-farming town in Free State province, it provides academic support to learners in the foundation phase (grades one […]
The Perspectives Series: The case for supporting pregnant women
Structural inequality leaves pregnant women and their children vulnerable to poverty, poor nutrition, and stunting. Despite strong evidence that early intervention can break these cycles, South Africa’s social protection system continues to exclude pregnant women. A Maternal Support Grant (MSG) could be a critical investment in health and economic mobility—but Cabinet has yet to approve […]