“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...]
ACA youth respond to President Ramaphosa’s withdrawal from UN Summit
On 16th Sept, the African Climate Alliance was honoured with the Amnesty Ambassador of Conscience Award in South Africa, which was given to Greta Thunberg and youth climate strikers all over the world simultaneously on Monday. On Friday 20th Sept, youth in cities nationwide are asking their parents to join them on the streets at the Global Strike to call attention to the … [Read more...]
All the details on SA’s anti-femicide protests and shutdowns
The deaths of Uyinene Mrwetyana, Leighandre ‘Baby Lee’ Jegels, and Janika Mallo, who were all brutally killed by men in this country over the past week, have sparked various movements across the nation. Some of these movements are set to disrupt the World Economic Forum that is taking place in Cape Town. The Am I Next movement has garnered support across the nation. This … [Read more...]
The time has come to un-muzzle the SABC
The SABC is under attack - corrupted into a pro-government megaphone that deafens democracy and drowns out dissent. Six journalists have now been suspended for criticising the propaganda policies of SABC chief, Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Policies that silence reports on public protests and require 80% of SABC news to be good news - news the government likes. As elections … [Read more...]
SIMA celebrates best impact documentaries from around the world
The annual Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA) celebrate the best impact documentaries from around the world that inspire activism, compassion and social transformation. SIMA has announced the finalists for the 2016 edition of their unique initiative. The selected finalists will compete in the two categories Documentaries (Features, Shorts) and Impact Videos (Innovations, … [Read more...]
First ever security resolution to recognise important role of youth
The United Nations Security Council adopted an historic resolution on youth, peace and security, which for the first time in its history focuses entirely on the role of young men and women in peacebuilding and countering violent extremism. The resolution, sponsored by Jordan, represents an unprecedented acknowledgement of the urgent need to engage young peacebuilders in … [Read more...]
The Ecomodernist Manifesto is a program for genocide and ecocide
The idea of a 'good, or even great, Anthropocene' as promised in the Ecomodernist Manifesto is purely delusional, writes Derrick Jensen. Worse, it underlies a narrative in which the wholesale destruction of nature and of sustainable indigenous societies is repackaged as a noble mission - one whose ultimate purpose is the complete alienation of humans from the planet that … [Read more...]
Vulnerable Sudanese continue to flee as aid pours in
The conflict that broke out in South Sudan on 15th December 2013 has left thousands dead and displaced hundreds of thousands more. Vulnerable populations continue to flee ongoing fighting in South Sudan as seasonal rains worsen their already dire living conditions. Oxfam are currently supporting people affected by the conflict with clean water, sanitation and emergency food … [Read more...]
Violence and intimidation continues at Numsa strike
The South African plastics industry has condemned the latest violent strike action by members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), who has called on its 220,000 members to join industrial action over wages. Numsa members in the metals and engineering industry are demanding a 12 % wage increase, the scrapping of labour brokers, and a one-year bargaining … [Read more...]
Armed guards on patrol 24/7 at rhino sanctuary
The illegal wildlife trade has reached “devastating” levels with armed guards now forced to keep round-the-clock patrols to protect endangered species. The far east is no longer the sole focus of the fight against illegal ivory, with experts warning that the UK is increasingly becoming a “major hub” for the contraband. Simon Burns MP believes an "unprecedented spike in … [Read more...]
11 yr old to Kenya police: rape is a crime
Kaia* was eleven years old when she was assaulted and raped on the way to school. A teacher took her to the hospital, but the police demanded bribes for even taking down a statement. So Kaia did something incredibly brave. She sued the police for failing to protect her. What's even more incredible is what happened next. In Kenya where Kaia lives, a woman or girl is raped … [Read more...]
Extreme violence & climate change linked by scientists
Scientists are convinced climate change is a contributor to increased interpersonal violence and social upheaval that they say is happening from even small spikes in global temperature. Conflicts of all types are expected to worsen with global warming. But what’s actually causing the increase in human violence from more rainfall and warmer weather remains a mystery. In a … [Read more...]
