Renew Our Power Gathering: A Collective Call for Energy Democracy and Climate Justice

From April 12 to 17, 2025, over 200 climate justice activists from 70 countries gathered in Brasília for the Renew Our Power Gathering. This international event, hosted by 350.org, aimed to discuss, learn, and share insights on the Just Energy Transition, with a focus on empowering communities and advocating for sustainable energy solutions. The gathering [...]

By |2025-05-06T10:59:25+02:00May 6th, 2025|

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|

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|

Microplastics: A Continued Environmental Issue

Microplastic pollution is one of the most pervasive emerging environmental issues that we face today. The world’s oceans, freshwaters, soils, and air are increasingly contaminated with tiny plastic fragments, particles, and fibers, raising concerns about the associated environmental and human health impacts. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles with a length of fewer than five millimeters [...]

By |2022-11-01T11:15:30+02:00November 1st, 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|

Call For Renewable Energy Now: Section 34 Determination

Attn: The Honourable Minister of Minerals and Energy, Gwede Mantashe Dear Honourable Minister Mantashe It is not in dispute that: The electricity crisis and load-shedding continues to cause human suffering and cost the economy billions. The law (Electricity Regulation Act section 34) provides for the Minister for Energy to issue a determination for large-scale new [...]

By |2022-07-07T11:33:44+02:00July 7th, 2022|

Media Release 23 March 2022: #PeopleNotProfit Global Climate Action

South African youth to lead intergenerational global climate action on 25th March, calling for “people not profit” in the wake of Human Rights Day, as the domestic environmental justice movement picks up greater momentum.     On 25th March 2022, South African youth and civil society will once again take [...]

By |2022-07-04T10:23:14+02:00March 23rd, 2022|
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