“I refused to sign. I cannot sell out my people. And if need be, I will die for my people.” Tragically, grandmother Fikile Ntshangase’s words became a reality when she was gunned down in her home at Ophondweni, near Mtubatuba, on the evening of 22 October 2020. Mama Ntshangashe was the Vice-Chairperson of a sub-committee of the Mfolozi Community Environmental Justice … [Read more...]
People’s hearing reveals much distress over proposed nuclear plans
What are the people's concerns with our government's planned nuclear deal? A People’s Hearing was held for affected communities and civil society to make their voices heard, organised by SAFCEI, together with Earthlife Africa Jhb and the Heinrich Boell Foundation. Together a People’s Statement was written, which civil society handed over to Parliament, outlining the many … [Read more...]