Environmental and climate justice groups groundWork, the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), Natural Justice and the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), submitted objections to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on plans proposed by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy on 25 August 2022 for Eskom to procure 3000 megawatts (MW) of gas power in Richards Bay.
8 June 2023 Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement The ANC undermines the poor Democracy is not just about elections. It is also about everyday practices, and democratic governments engage their people democratically, especially when they are organised in large...
Statement by the Life After Coal campaign Renewable energy (primarily solar PV and wind) supported by storage can and should make up all of South Africa and Africa’s electricity mix as soon as possible. This is the only way to address energy security, energy poverty...
24 Years of groundWork Since our inception in 1999, we have stood firm and resolute against environmental injustices – from the fenceline of struggles to global platforms. Whether these injustices were driven by governments or multinational corporations, our...