This paper explores the governance frameworks and institutional factors critical to achieving a Just Urban Transition (JUT) in South African cities. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of social justice and environmental sustainability, highlighting the need for inclusive, equitable, and resilient urban development. Through a series of case studies, the paper examines the roles of various stakeholders, […]

Prof. Fiona Anciano, Head of Politics and Urban Governance Research Group and Dr Christina Culwick Fatti, Researcher, Project leader, PUG Management presented on “Governing the Just Urban Transition and reflecting on Off-grid Cities” at the Off-Grid Cities and the Governance of the Just Urban Transition knowledge exchange event. This event was hosted by the South African Cities […]

We are excited to release our end of the year newsletter. It has been a year of growth for PUG as the group continues to reach new heights. As we reach the end of the year, this is a good chance for us to recap the latest publications, events PUG hosted but also review what […]

As part of the Off-grid Cities Research Project Temba Middelmann has drafted two Cape Town water and electricity profiles. Read the City-sector profiles below: Middelmann, T. (2023). City sector profile: Water in the City of Cape Town. October 2023               Middelmann, T. (2023). City sector profile: Energy in the City of Cape […]

Piper, L., Anciano, F., & Bidla, B. (2023). Trust is personal and professional: The role of trust in the rise and fall of a South African civil society coalition. International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 0(0).

The following article was originally published on the  GCRO website on the 02 October 2023 by Christina Culwick Fatti. The author has granted PUG the permission to share the story on our website. Original Post: https://www.gcro.ac.za/news-events/news/detail/-grid-cities-writing-workshop-cambridge/