Youth Month: 1976 echoes in 2026 – no to a future without consent

As South Africa marks Youth Month, the government's opaque energy loan agreements, including a deal with Opec, raise concerns about fossil fuel dependency and lack of public consultation. Young people and affected communities are being excluded from decisions that will shape their future, echoing the struggles of 1976.

Youth Month: 1976 echoes in 2026 – no to a future without consent

As South Africa marks Youth Month, the government's opaque energy loan agreements, including a deal with Opec, raise concerns about fossil fuel dependency and lack of public consultation. Young people and affected communities are being excluded from decisions that will shape their future, echoing the struggles of 1976.

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