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    #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
    15 June 2022
    2 min read
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    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
    14 June 2022
    2 min read
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    #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
    30 May 2022
    5 min read
  • Victim of Coal Plant at Informal Settlement in South Africa. © Mujahid Safodien / Greenpeace
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    GPAF calls for climate action after KZN floods

    24 May, Johannesburg – Greenpeace Africa conveys its deepest sympathies to the victims of the torrential rains in Kwa-Zulu Natal, which has been ravaged by heavy rains for the second time over the past two months. 

    Chris Vlavianos
    24 May 2022
    1 min read
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    CLIMATE CHANGE IS A GENDER ISSUE: KZN FLOODS THREATEN TO DERAIL WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES

    The early lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus at the beginning of 2020 led to a spike in domestic gender-based violence incidence. South Africa saw a 37% spike in GBV reports during the first week of lockdown. This was a consequence of the South African government’s siloed approach to crisis management,…

    Thandile Chinyavanhu
    11 May 2022
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    Victories campaign – My contribution

    I joined Greenpeace Africa in 2019 as a volunteer in an effort to “give back” not only to my people and my country, but rather to the earth as a whole. This beautiful, majestic, life-sustaining planet we as humans and so many other species call home deserves a “voice” to let the human race know…

    Mohamed Seedat
    4 May 2022
    1 min read
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    Activism Food Kenya

    Where it all Began: A Greenpeace Africa Activist Journey

    One of my greatest victories in Greenpeace Africa as a climate Activist is my involvement in the fight against harmful pesticides in our food under the #FoodForLife campaign. The action…

    Tracy Makheti, Greenpeace Africa activist
    26 April 2022
    2 min read
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    Don’t underestimate #YourPower – we are because of YOU!

    The best time to be part of a movement and take action is right now! Our supporters and staff members have done and continue to do just that! The future is bright when you use #YourPower wisely. 

    Greenpeace Africa
    11 April 2022
    6 min read
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    Activism GreenpeaceAfrica 50 Years

    Wheel of Change in motion

    As we celebrate 50 years of campaigning for a greener and more peaceful future, I am proud to be part of such an amazing and bold organisation.

    Lagi Toribau
    15 September 2021
    3 min read
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    Activism Senegal 50 Years

    My Endless Adventure with Greenpeace Africa

    Back in the year 1995 when I was in fifth grade, I heard the name of Greenpeace’s vessel “The Rainbow Warrior” on international radio. Since then, I wish I could join that amazing organisation.

    Philippe Ahodekon, Mobilization Officer of the Greenpeace Africa Oceans Campaign
    24 August 2021
    5 min read
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