presented government’s proposals for spending and revenue collection and explained how these plans will be put into action.Gogongwana said it is vital for South Africa to implement a “just transition” to a low-carbon economy, which means transitioning to a cleaner source ofThis, in turn, would limit the emission of greenhouse gases and boost sustainable economic growth in the country, while also alleviating the current electricity crisis.
Godongwana said since South Africa is already among the most water-scarce countries in the world, this initiative would be vital in the face of extreme weather events in the future .A research paper published in the Journal of Climate found that South Africa is likely to experience more frequent and intense heat waves in the future.