When a Dream Turns into a Nightmare: Why Communities Fight to Protect the Rich Heritage of Musina-Makhado

by Earthlife | 19 October, 2022 | Events, News, Publications

By Jeffrey Fhumulani Majuta Executive Director at Pepper Bark Environmental and Development  The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) has been anticipated since the early 2000’s, when the local council announced plans to develop Musina from a village into a...

Earthlife Africa Writes Guest Blog in The Elders Website

by Earthlife | 19 October, 2022 | News, Publications

In this blog post, first published in (and created for) The Elders, Earthlife Africa Director Makoma Lekalakala writes: Many Africans are thrilled that this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC/COP) is taking place in Africa, with hopes...

Peacebuilding During the Climate Crises, to Protect Women and Girls, the Silent Victims

by Earthlife | 17 October, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Publications

By Sabina Taderera Throughout the world, every day, the impacts of climate change are felt and seen. South Africa is no different. Parts of Eastern Cape are fast approaching day zero, with many already struggling to access water, and KwaZulu Natal (KZN) was recently...

It’s Been Over 2 Months Since the President’s Emergency Speech, Yet SA’s Energy Crisis Continues to Get Worse

by Earthlife | 10 October, 2022 | News, Publications

For a country that could be one of the world’s fastest-growing economic hubs, South Africa’s economic growth has slumped because of our energy issues. As a young South African, I am worried about the future. It has been more than two (2) months since President...

All Efforts Will be Futile Because We Cannot Have a Just Transition Without Gender Inclusion

by Earthlife | 10 October, 2022 | Events, News, Publications

By Ketshepaone Modise, Climate Energy Officer Earthlife Africa Johannesburg  Women of all ages and from different parts of South Africa gathered at Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and GenderCC’s annual Gender and Just Transition Seminar. The women were singing and...