Janet Cherry
CanadaacademicFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Professor Janet Cherry is the head of the department of development studies at Nelson Mandela University, advocating for community-owned energy projects like SalTuba as a means to empower local communities and drive a just energy transition in South Africa.
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Janet Cherry, a former student activist, was detained at the Sanlam Building and later became a TRC researcher.
South Africa’s new inquest into Steve Biko’s death comes decades late, but with it, hopeThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-09
Canada· 2026-09-09
Professor Janet Cherry sees SalTuba as part of a broader vision for a just energy transition.
People who own the sun – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-08-04
South Africa· 2025-08-04
