On the 8th of June 2018, the Department of Environmental Affairs published the Climate Change Bill for comment. This document provides comments on the Bill by Sustainable Energy Africa (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2018).

The 2011 White Paper by the national Department of Environmental Affairs sets out the country’s response to climate change and outlines mitigation and adaptation strategy options. It recognises the important role of co-operative governance and the role of local government in implementation. (Dept. of Environmental Affairs, 2011)

This 2011 national government document sets out a comprehensive plan for the country that will see a reduction in inequality and elimination of poverty by 2030. The Plan provides an overarching guide to all policies and strategies for government. Chapter 4 looks at economic infrastructure and specifically deals with energy and chapter 5 with the transition to a low-carbon economy. (National Planning Commission, 2011)

This strategy was approved by Cabinet in November 2011. It builds on the 2008 National Framework for Sustainable Development and several initiatives that were launched by the business sector, government, NGOs, civil society, academia and other key role players to address issues of sustainability in South Africa. (Department of Environmental Affairs, 2011)