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Demanding Justice & Support: An Open Letter to CoCT Following the March for System Change
On the 21st of March 2024, in Cape Town, civil society from different sectors, organisations, and communities across the city came together for a mass action to call for deep systemic change. The action had received a permit from the City of Cape Town (CoCT) for 2500 people to march and gather. In issuing the permit, the CoCT confirmed that sufficient police, law enforcement, and traffic officers would be present to ensure the safety of all involved with the action. Unfortunately this proved not to be the case.
March for System Change: Urging Interlinking Action for Socio-Environmental Justice on Human Rights Day
Youth, civil society, and concerned citizens are gearing up for the next March for System Change, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Activist Spotlight: Dayanca Pather
Dayanca Pather is one of our current 2023/2024 ACA Ambassadors, based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She strongly believes that we cannot achieve climate justice without social justice.
The 2024 Open Secrets People’s Hearing for Energy Profiteers: Why We Need a People-Led Just Transition
The People’s Hearing for Energy Profiteers is a platform for affected communities, activists, and civil society experts to advocate for the prioritisation of human and environmental rights in efforts to address the energy crisis and the climate crisis.
Activist Spotlight: Sairusha Govindsamy
Sairusha Govindsamy is a South African veterinary science student, with a passion for conservation, who has been a part of our Youth Activist Network since the very beginning of ACA.
Call to Action: Nationwide Actions Erupt Against Oil and Gas Drilling Off South African Coastlines
On December 9 2023, people across South Africa will unite in local actions against oil and gas drilling off the South African coastlines.
Quarterly Newsflash: Taking a stand against oil and gas, our organisational strategy, and the road to COP28
It feels as though the final quarter of the year has flown by and we are looking forward to a much-needed break. Here are a few highlights from the final quarter of the year.
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Hosts Youth at Prominent Mine in South Africa amidst ongoing Cancel Coal Court Case
A group of youth including climate justice activists visited the Khutala coal mine organised by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe.
Quarterly Newsflash: Expanding our team, Cape Town Climate Week, and Cancel Coal Court Case momentum
It’s been a busy third quarter for the African Climate Alliance organisational team. Here are a few highlights from the past three months.