Image: SuppliedThe Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has said that the nation’s robust waste and renewable energy reforms are paving the way for sustainable job creation and significant investment influx. By managing waste and energy wisely, we can create thousands of jobs, attract billions in investment, and build a resilient economy,” George said. Crucially, the prioritisation of energy projects, implemented as a direct response to the pressing national power crisis, saw resolutions reached within an average of just 57 days. George emphasised the paradigm shift within the country’s approach to both waste and energy: “Waste and renewable energy are no longer burdens. Under the guidance of the DFFE, these investments are central to embedding environmental stewardship into a sustainable growth model for South Africa.