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South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report

23 Apr 2026, 14:46 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
South Africa coal phase-out delay could cause 32,000 deaths: report
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Delaying the closure of South Africa’s coal-fired power plants could lead to up to 32,000 preventable deaths between 2026 and 2050, climate rights groups warned on Wednesday.