Saving: a challenge for SA’s youth
Looking at the ways to motivate the youth to break the negative savings cycle in South Africa.
Critical Thinking Forum
The harsh reality of saving habits
Comment by the media and communications manager at The Banking Association South Africa.
Why South Africans need to support the national savings drive
Comment by the managing director of the Mass Foundation Cluster at Old Mutual.
Let land rents pay for the roads
The Mail & Guardian’s Critical Thinking Forum on financing South Africa’s future roads ignored many angry, trumpeting elephants in that room.
ANC leadership under scrutiny at M&G debate
While the ANC refused to debate on leadership with Bantu Holomisa at the M&G’s Critical Thinking Forum, the ex-ANC member pulled no punches.
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Where is South Africa’s 21st century energy plan?
Join the <em>Mail & Guardian</em> at our Critical Thinking Forum debating South Africa’s 21st century energy plan.
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How powerful is Parliament really?
Join the <em>Mail & Guardian</em> at our Critical Thinking Forum debating the power of Parliament.
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Less ‘wishy washy’ needed on renewable energy in SA
South Africa needs a more visionary rollout of renewable energy if it hopes to combat climate change.
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Critical Thinking Forum on the Effects of Recycling
There is no legislation in place to make recycling a legal requirement and it is entirely voluntary with no incentives or rewards from government.
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Wild Wild Web
"Foresight is failing lawyers miserably. We’re rules based and text based; the internet leaves us bewildered," said Pria Chetty, founder of the techno
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Letters to the Editor: December 3 2010
<i>M&G</i> readers share their thoughts on the education system, Annelie Botes, Glenn Agliotti and more.
Nukes to the rescue?
Nuclear energy is mired in controversy yet it
is being touted as a solution to lowering emissions.
Cancun just a warm-up
The pressure is on Durban to facilitate agreement on climate change, with Mexico a supporting act.
SA gears up for a greener economy
Govt has to balance greater efficiency with the creation of a reliable energy grid.
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Carbon emissions reduction reflects nations’ economic slump
Global carbon dioxide emissions dropped 1.3% in 2009 compared with the previous year, largely owing to the effects of the economic crisis.
The big if
The Karoo has a potential natural gas deposit that could contribute to the country’s future energy security and create thousands of jobs.
Infrastructure development is key
Increases in demand and production will put pressure on the existing limitations of the supply chain.
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Media diversity under the spotlight
"How diverse is our media?" was the question pondered upon at the <i>Mail & Guardian</i>’s Critical Thinking Forum.
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Alcohol, ‘the drug’, is the problem
If alcohol were to be synthesised in a lab today it would be a Schedule 5 drug, said panellists at an M&G forum on alcohol.
Refining the argument
The <i>Mail & Guardian</i>, in association with Shell,
introduced the first session of the Shell dialogues series held in mid-August.
‘Refine or import’ fuels debate
<b>Lloyd Gedye</b> asks whether the spin-offs justify the huge investment.
Synfuels to make up shortfall?
The government has some tough calls to make on the long-term security of supplies.
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Nation in a state
Opposition parties heavily criticised the ANC’s economic policies, but offered few constructive alternatives at a Critical Thinking Forum this week.
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Kilowatts at your fingertips
South African households can cut their electricity
consumption by 10%. Kevin Davie explains how.
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Embracing the sun
South African households are embracing solar energy to meet their hot-water requirements.
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A statement of hope and intent
The United Kingdom is at the forefront of tackling dangerous climate change, underpinned by world-class scientific expertise and advice.
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Cleaner alternatives for US carparks
Traditional car parks encourage sprawl, contribute to urban heat islands and offer little biodiversity.
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Only the big need apply
Eskom not ready to buy electricity from households. Benedict Kelly reports.
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Desertec: sustainable solution or a pipe dream
Deserts receive more energy in six hours than all the people in the world consume in an entire year.
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Oil at its outer limit
We’re somewhere between the petroleum age and renewables, writes Kevin Davie.
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A bigger bang for the buck
What the experts had to say on energy consumption at the <i>Mail & Guardian</i>’s Critical Thinking Forum
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Ironically conservative
Ferial Haffajee asks whether the government’s stance on cultural freedom ignores equal rights for women.
