The briefing shows how the scenarios of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report (AR6) perpetuate existing inequalities into the future. It explores alternative perspectives that prioritize equitable futures, climate justice, and well-being for all in IPCC AR7.
The National Minimum Wage is R27,58 an hour and R220,64 for an 8-hour day. In January 2025, with 22- working days, the maximum National Minimum Wage for a General Worker is R4 854,08.
For Black South African workers, one wage typically must support 4 people. Dispersed in a worker’s family of 4 persons, the NMW, is R1 158,36 per person – this is below the upper-bound poverty line of R1 634 per person per month.
The past few years have seen significant excitement about the role 'Green' hydrogen could play in decarbonising economies. More recently, interest in geogenic or 'white' hydrogen - naturally occurring hydrogen found in geological formations. This publication provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on geogenic hydrogen and its potential role.
The policy brief introduces basic concepts around the complexities of steelmaking, including why it has historically been seen as ‘hard to abate’ in terms of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from steel production. It aims to provide a non-technical commentary on AMSA’s Decarbonisation Roadmap suitable for frontline communities and the NGOs they work with to understand and engage with the plans.
The National Minimum Wage is R27,58 an hour and R220,64 for an 8-hour day. In September 2024, with 20 working days, the maximum National Minimum Wage for a General Worker is R4 412,80.
In August 2024, food baskets decreased by large amounts in Joburg and Pietermaritzburg. Food baskets increased by small amounts in Durban, Cape Town, Springbok and Mtubatuba
In June 2024, PMBEJD calculates that workers’ families will underspend on food by a minimum of 51,9% (having R1 765,24 left over after transport and electricity, and with food costing R3 667,73).
