MEDIA RELEASE – 14 November 2024: Civil Society Has Their Voices Heard at NERSA Public Hearings on Electricity Tariff Increase

On 18 and 19 November 2024, community members and civil society organisations from across The Cape Flats and broader City of Cape Town will have their voices and concerns heard at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) public hearings on Eskom‘s Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 6) Revenue Application for Financial years [...]

By |2024-11-14T09:09:10+02:00November 14th, 2024|

A Total distraction – Total Energies exit from Block 567 and Block 11B/ 12B

Background TotalEnergies announced its exit from Block 11B/12B off the Southern coast of South Africa following the decision of its joint venture partner CNRI to withdraw from the same Block where the South African affiliate, TotalEnergies EP South Africa held 45% interest. Two discoveries were made, Brulpadda and Luiperd, by TotalEnergies in Block 11B/12B. However, [...]

By |2024-11-12T11:47:46+02:00November 11th, 2024|

What will it take to center justice in the energy transition?

A reflection on a conversation with Centre for Environmental Rights, Climate Advocacy Lawyer, Brandon Abdinor  - "This is a Call for Radical Truth and Community Empowerment" As we embark on the pivotal journey of transitioning our energy systems, it’s crucial that we pause and reflect on the often-overlooked element of justice. When we speak of [...]

By |2024-07-15T08:48:33+02:00July 15th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE: NNR public hearings taking place in Tableview, Athlone and Atlantis 6 – 8 June

Koeberg’s 40 year operational licence comes to an end in July 2024 and Eskom is pushing for a twenty year extension from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR). The NNR is now holding public hearings in Tableview, Athlone and Atlantis from the 6th to the 8th of June to consult on the proposed life extension. The [...]

By |2024-08-05T12:34:20+02:00June 5th, 2024|

The Political Party Manifesto Debate and the Manifesto Assessment

The Political Party Manifesto Debate and The Manifesto Assessment In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, and in the aftermath of the Political Party Manifesto Debate held on the 8th of May at Community Hall, Project 90 by 2030 assessed the manifestos of nine political parties to help voters better understand what their future politicians [...]

By |2024-05-13T17:09:40+02:00May 13th, 2024|

YouLead at The Climate Change Bill Consultation

On 16 July 2023, in Khayelitsha, at The Desmond Tutu Community Hall, a public hearing was held for The Climate Change Bill. This public consultation called for inputs from all those wanting to have their voices and experiences heard, and influence ‘The Bill’! This was a great opportunity for many across Cape Town, but it [...]

By |2023-07-18T16:35:27+02:00July 18th, 2023|

The Energy Observer

"I never thought that I would feel like I am entering the future whereas I am still living in the present."   On 19 June, we took a tour around, in and on top of the Energy Observer boat. The boat is one of many projects that keep us activists fighting for system change and prioritizes [...]

By |2023-07-18T14:45:41+02:00July 18th, 2023|

My Experience at COP27

My Experience at COP27 has been an interesting one, definitely one that will not be forgotten. As much as I was honored to be in that space, the journey was a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions. I was never that much invested in politics but somehow with the work that I do as an [...]

By |2022-12-05T11:08:52+02:00December 5th, 2022|

March For System Change

On 24th September 2022, under the banner of March For System Change, youth, civil society and concerned citizens from across Cape Town and Surrounding towns and settlements came together to march from Hanover Street to Cape Town Parliament on Heritage Day!    The action was led by the youth-led African Climate Alliance in [...]

By |2022-10-27T07:46:42+02:00October 27th, 2022|
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