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NEWS | Earthlife Africa Celebrates Africa Day to Accelerate the Energy Just Transaction
Nkosinathi Khambule from Earthchild organisation in Tembisa, addressing the attendees as a representative of Grassroots for Climate Action (G4CA) and Climate Justice Action Group (CJAG-GP). Earthlife Africa Johannesburg hosted a ‘Scamtho’ (community dialogue) with...
Newsletter: Earthlife Africa’s Latest Climate & Energy Justice Updates
In this edition of our newsletter, we dive into key issues shaping South Africa’s climate and energy landscape. From the missed opportunities in #Budget2025 to the impact of rising electricity prices, a nuclear-free Africa, and the fight for a just transition – stay...
NEWS | #Budget2025 2.0: A Missed Opportunity for Climate Action & Energy Justice
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 Budget Speech, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg highlights concerns over its failure to address South Africa’s deepening climate and energy crises. Despite a R219.2 billion energy allocation, no meaningful funding...
NEWS | Electricity Hike Hits Hard as South Africans Face Increased Cost of Living
“Our energy, our voice!” – Communities demand a just transition as a way of addressing sustainable energy access and availability in South Africa. #EnergyJustice #JustTransition #PeoplesPower Only one week left before the electricity prices go up by 12.7% on 1 April...
VIDEO RESOURCE | What is Climate Change and How Does it Affect You?
Welcome to Episode 3 of Earthlife Africa’s short-video series, Our Planet, Our Responsibility: Environmental and Climate Justice in Action. In Episode 2, we Explore South Africa’s Legal Framework for Environmental Protection. Now we will look at climate change and its...
VIDEO RESOURCE | Explore South Africa’s Legal Framework for Environmental Protection
Welcome to Episode 2 of Earthlife Africa’s video series, Our Planet, Our Responsibility: Environmental and Climate Justice in Action. Following on from Episode 1 – Why Protect the Environment? – we explore South Africa’s robust legal framework for environmental...
OPINION | Electricity Is Back, But Who Can Afford It? The Unseen Crisis Of South Africa’s Energy Landscape
Community organisations presenting as to why NERSA should say No to Eskom's MYPD6 tariff increase of 36% in Lephalale at the Limpopo public hearings 23 October 2024: As the government pats itself on the back for providing South Africans with over 200 days with no...
NEWS | South African Activists Represent Local Communities at COP29, Addressing Climate Challenges Head-On
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
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!
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...