{"id":55426,"date":"2024-05-02T09:37:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T09:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?page_id=55426"},"modified":"2025-07-02T07:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:17:15","slug":"sa-decides-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/act\/sa-decides-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Vote for Clean Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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VOTE FOR CLEAN ENERGY! <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Unbreathable air. Toxic water. Job insecurity. Coal plants next to residential areas. Cancer, lung disease and asthma. This is life in South Africa right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SIGN THE PETITION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for more information and actions you can take as SA decides<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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TAKE ACTION NOW<\/h2>\n\n
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1- Sign the petition<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Protecting communities from the impacts of the fossil fuel-driven energy crisis requires steady leadership. Let\u2019s hold the incoming government accountable to phase out dirty fuels \u2013 that means banning all new oil, gas and coal development (both exploration and new infrastructure.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SIGN THE PETITION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2- Send your Minister a message<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A world beyond fossil fuels is possible. Let’s make sure the next South African government puts renewable energy and jobs first.

Will you quickly tweet to make sure more people vote for climate justice this election – and tag your local election candidates if you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TWEET YOUR MESSAGE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3- Share a message on social media<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amid election discussions on soaring living costs, we’re reminded of the pain every time we make any kind of purchase. Decarbonising our energy system is not just a climate solution, it’s key to easing the cost-of-living crisis. Please share this post with your circle to remind them that solutions exist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SHARE ON FACEBOOK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
SHARE ON INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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4- Join Greenpeace Africa on WA<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is a growing movement and community of people calling for change on our WhatsApp channel. Here you can have one-on-one conversations with other climate voters and the Greenpeace Africa team to share ideas on how we can create a better, fairer and greener Africa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GP AFRICA WHATSAPP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

\ud83d\udce2 Listen to the real stories of the South African Youth<\/h2>\n\n
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Poem by Mandi Vundla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A Country Run On Renewables is Possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Multi-Faceted Crisis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Energy monopolies, with the government\u2019s complicity, continue to amass more and more political power. They stop at nothing in pursuit of profits, even if it means poisoning vulnerable and working-class families.

Will we allow the handling of these crises to be dictated by polluters and politicians, or will we the people demand a more just AND compassionate response to the crises we face? 

We need to pressure the incoming SA government to invest in the green and just transition away from fossil fuels. Investing in renewable energy will create better lives for all of us here in South Africa<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

READ MORE ABOUT WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:<\/h2>\n\n\n
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South Africa Elections 2024: The Energy Crisis, The Unemployment Fix & You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May 29, the date for the SA general elections is drawing even closer. For us, this means concerns over the multidimensional crisis we find ourselves in are higher than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does a vote for clean energy and the climate agenda improve everyday South African life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We don’t accept any money from governments or companies so that we can maintain our independence.

Everything we do is thanks to the generosity of people like you.  <\/strong>
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