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Jean Hegland, American novelist: 'The idea that humans must dominate the Earth and animals has not served us well'

In an interview with Le Monde, the author of the cult novel 'Into the Forest' calls for thinking beyond infinite growth, which she sees as incompatible with protecting the living world.

Jean Hegland, American novelist: 'The idea that humans must dominate the Earth and animals has not served us well'

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Empty promises — why SA local government fails the gogo test

The Auditor-General’s latest report exposes a systemic failure in local government, as municipalities continue to gamble on unfunded budgets, leaving essential services and communities behind.

  • 15% of municipalities achieved a clean audit, handling 8% of budget
  • 85% of municipalities submitted financial statements with material misstatements
  • R1.61-billion spent on consultants for credible statements, many still failed

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