Extreme weather warning for South Africa

• The proposed Gas Bill could lead to more extreme weather events in South Africa due to increased reliance on natural gas and potential for volatile international prices.
• The bill aims to modernize the natural gas sector, support LNG imports, and strengthen regulatory oversight by NERSA, but has raised concerns about methane emissions and climate impacts.
• Environmental groups have called for the Bill to be withdrawn, citing risks to public safeguards and the nation's climate change targets.