Transitions: The role of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa's Just Energy Transition

The report examines South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and its role in the country’s energy transition. Following the President's restructuring of the government, the DMRE was split into two separate departments: one focusing on minerals and petroleum resources, and the other on electricity and energy. The report critiques the DMRE’s past inefficiencies, such as political infighting, unclear policies, and issues around mining regulations. It highlights the challenges these departments face in facilitating a just energy transition and calls for a more forward-thinking approach to renewable energy and sustainable mining practices. The research aims to provide insight into the DMRE’s role in South Africa's broader transition to a greener economy.

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