by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases
Cover Image: Environmental activists outside Sasol’s headoffices, 5 November and 19 November 2021. As the entire country appears to be against Shell – currently undertaking seismic testing, in search for oil and gas reserves in our oceans – let us not forget the...
by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases
Cover image: Makoma Lekalakala at a march in Glasgow at COP26 with fellow Climate Justice Activists. An under-whelming COP26 had eco-justice and human rights activists amplifying their calls for more inclusive reforms to address the climate crises, along with calls...
by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | Events, News, Press Releases
The South African government is promoting and facilitating the development of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in the north of Limpopo province. The proposed activities – which will form part of the SEZ – will have significant impacts on water use, air...
by Earthlife | 8 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases, Publications
Now, for some good news in the lives of environmental defenders. First, we would like to Congratulate Earthlife Africa Associate, Elana Greyling, for taking Silver and Bronze at the 2021 Eco-Logic Awards. We are so happy that Elana’s work with young women in...
by Earthlife | 7 December, 2021 | News, Press Releases, Publications
Cover Photo: Makoma Lekalakala recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize for Africa Photo Credit: Peyton Fullford As we face an intensifying climate catastrophe and with it increased human rights violations, now is the time for forward-thinking and decisive...
by Earthlife | 7 December, 2021 | Events, Press Releases, Publications
On Friday 19 November, close to four-hundred environmental defenders took to the streets to picket outside the Sasol Head Office in Sandton, Johannesburg, at the same time as the oil and gas giant held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The picket, spearheaded by...
