Greenpeace Africa SA Air Pollution Report
In 2023, over 42,000 people — including 1,300 children under five — lose their lives due to fine particle pollution (PM2.5) in South Africa. The economic cost? A staggering R960 billion, or 14% of the country’s GDP.
Our latest report, produced in partnership with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), goes beyond the headlines to reveal the hidden health crisis and economic burden caused by toxic air — and who is responsible.
Download and read the full report here.
