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  • Action in support of a Global Plastics Treaty at the Ngong Hills in Nairobi, Kenya. © Paul Basweti / Greenpeace

    Recycling is not Enough; It’s Time to Invest in Refill and Reuse Models  

    The dawn of plastic technology has been a celebrated advancement in human history. However, single-use plastic has turned out to be one of the most severe environmental headaches of our time. From oceans to landfills the plastic tap is clearly out of control with plastic overflowing into our environment and in our daily lives. A…

    Erastus Ooko
    3 min read

  • Sight on the target: Taking Direct Action

    Hi, my name is Delwyn Pillay, I'm a volunteer activist for Greenpeace Africa, based in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. I'm proud to have been part of several successful Greenpeace campaigns.

    Greenpeace Africa
    3 min read

  • Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable. 

    Reducing plastic waste in our everyday lives is important, but it’s time to hold the real polluters accountable. Plastic Free July is back! Each year I look forward to taking on the month-long challenge to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice if Coca-Cola and Pepsi also joined this challenge (wink…

    Lisa Ramsden
    4 min read

  • Water Crisis In South Africa

    South Africa's water crisis has devastating effects on the well-being of her entire population, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. This water crisis remains a major challenge, especially in the context of climate change.

    Joan Igamba
    12 min read
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    A blind eye to pollution on Durban beaches

    My first victory this year with Greenpeace Africa is creating awareness about plastic pollution and calling for action or an end to plastic pollution.

    Prina Dayal
    1 min read
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    The Air We Breathe

    My first victory this year with Greenpeace Africa is creating  awareness about plastic pollution and calling for action or an end to plastic pollution.

    Nhlanhla Sibisi
    4 min read

  • #SearcherSeismic

    West Coast to smithereens.. Familiar feelings of panic and nausea returned.. So many questions…. How is it possible that these destructive seismic blasting vessels are being allowed?

    Desiree Laverne
    2 min read

  • One small step at a time…

    My relationship with Greenpeace Africa started in early 2019. Out of the blue I was swept up in a whole new world, a new family and a great group of like-minded people who were there for the same reason I was. To make change happen.

    Natanya Harrington
    2 min read

  • #ToHellWithShell: A timeline of the fight and victory to stop Shell from destroying the Wild Coast

    Last year, thousands of South Africans across the country sent a clear message to Shell and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: our oceans are not for sale! After joining forces with our partners in 2021 to get Shell out of the Wild Coast, we are preparing to see them in court again, where…

    Chris Vlavianos
    5 min read
  • Protest against Shell's Seismic Blasting Plans in South Africa. © Greenpeace / Fixerfilm

    #ToHellWithShell – Desiree Laverne

    I recall that nauseating feeling when we discovered that Shell was about to start Seismic blasting on the Wild Coast… panic soon replaced nausea.. OMW, we have to stop this disaster from unfolding on our pristine coastline.. 

    Desiree Laverne
    2 min read