NEWS | South African Activists Represent Local Communities at COP29, Addressing Climate Challenges Head-On

by Earthlife | 8 December, 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Baku, Azerbaijan, 15 November 2024: Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and environmental justice activists from Limpopo, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape have arrived at #COP29, to ensure grassroots voices are heard. Representing communities deeply affected by climate change,...

NEWS | “Enough Is Enough!” Soweto Residents & Earthlife Africa Say “No!” to Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike

by Earthlife | 8 December, 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications

3 December 2024: Today, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg joined grassroots communities in Gauteng to stage a peaceful demonstration during Nersa’s hearings, opposing Eskom’s proposed 36% electricity tariff increase. “This tariff hike is a direct attack on poor and...

Check out Earthlife Africa’s latest newsletter!

by Earthlife | 30 October, 2024 | News, Press Releases, Publications

Covering critical environmental justice news (from January to October), this edition is packed with updates on our advocacy efforts, community stories, and key environmental issues facing Africa today. Don’t miss out –  click here to view  or download the full...

NEWS | Empowering Women to Lead the Just Transition: Earthlife Africa’s Annual Women Seminars

by Earthlife | 28 October, 2024 | Events, News, Publications

August 2024: For Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, its widely anticipated annual Women Seminars are at the heart of Women’s Month. These events have become an inspiring and transformative staple each year, with nearly 400 women attending in four locations in Limpopo,...

OPINION | Shambolic energy planning derails SA’s path to a low-carbon future

by Earthlife | 25 October, 2024 | News, Publications

Thabo Sibeko, during an environmental justice march led by Earthlife Africa, hosted by the Eastern Cape Combined Environmental Forum. 23 September 2024: Speaking at the National Treasury’s first Climate Resilience Symposium recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa drew...

NEWS | Communities in Uitenhage/Kariega March For Climate Action: Demanding Urgent Government Response To Flood Crisis And Pollution

by Earthlife | 25 October, 2024 | Events, News, Press Releases, Publications

26 September 2024: Today, more than 20 community organisations from Uitenhage/Kariega, Jeffrey’s Bay, Humansdorp, and Gqeberha joined forces in a mass march to demand immediate action on the escalating climate crisis. An initiative spearheaded by the Eastern Cape...