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Everything you should know about single-use plastic
Single-use plastic is a massive issue that still isn’t being taken seriously
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Plastic Industry’s Interference in African Governance Must Stop Now
The latest scandal involving leaked documents exposing the South African government’s intent to oppose a proposed global treaty of plastic bans is just the most recent example of how the…
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ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS DEMANDS DFFE PUBLICLY COMMIT TO GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
Greenpeace Africa and its #BreakFreeFromPlastic partners have launched a campaign urging the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to reconsider its stance on a new global plastics treaty and publicly commit to its support.
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Greenpeace Outraged by News that South Africa Won’t Support Global Plastic Ban Treaty
A Mail & Guardian exposé revealed that the South African government plans to reject a new proposed global treaty on plastics. According to leaked documents…
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Joint Statement: Right2Know and Greenpeace Africa approach the State Capture Commission about spying abuses!
This week, Right2Know and Greenpeace Africa have approached the State Capture Commission of Enquiry to request access to documentation regarding abuses by the State Security Agency.
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President Ramaphosa eases restrictions on renewable energy
Today, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced amendments to Schedule Two of the Electricity Regulation Act that will allow South African businesses to self-generate 100MW of electricity.
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SSA supports Sasol to drive climate change: Greenpeace Africa
This morning, news reports emerged that the State Security Agency (SSA) will lend itself to companies such as MTN and Sasol as they expand their business. In response, Greenpeace Africa Senior Climate and Energy Campaigner Manager [x] has said:
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Karpowership deal reeks of state capture
The Department of Energy and Mineral Resources (DEMR) announced Karpowership as one of the eight preferred bidders for the procurement of emergency electricity for bid-window five. Karpowership, a Turkish Karadeniz…
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The Department of Environment, Forest, Fisheries (DEFF) needs to look no further than itself for the source of the sulphur dioxide stench.
The foul stench experienced by Gauteng residents in February 2021 is not a new occurrence, and it most certainly will not be the last. Minister Barbara Creecy has ensured that.
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One Man’s Journey to Save the Okavango
The Okavango Basin is an endorheic basin that covers an area of over 2.5 million km2 across Namibia, Angola and Botswana. The basin, which includes the Okavango Delta, is one of Africa’s most biodiverse habitats, home to a myriad of birds and megafauna species including the largest African elephant population left on the planet. The…