People’s Power returns Following the broad-based People’s Power actions that took place across South Africa in September and October 2025, the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) is gearing up for People’s Power Vol. 2, a week of action taking place from 19–26 October 2026. This week of action will bring together CJC member organisations across the…
The Climate Justice Coalition is proud to share our research on bottom-up visions of green industrialisation in South Africa. This research builds on years of collective learning and discussion within the Coalition. The research sprouted from conversations on a People’s Green New Deal at our Political School in KwaZulu-Natal in 2024, as well as our…
Between 12 and 14 August 2026, CJC organiser Cleopatra Shezi travelled through Marikana, Klerksdorp, Ikageng and Potchefstroom, meeting with community members and activists in the North West. Cleo heard stories of struggle, resilience and organising. Each community faces its own unique challenges, with a common one amongst them all: people are living alongside industries and…
Joburg activists march to kick polluters out of Africa From 18–24 August, communities and movements across Africa – from Uganda to Mozambique, Benin to the Cape, Tanzania to Senegal, Nigeria to Zimbabwe – rose up for the #KickTotalOutOfAfrica Week of Action, demanding an end to TotalEnergies’ plunder and destruction. In Johannesburg, comrades marched from Standard…
At the end of July, CJC organiser Cleopatra Shezi and coordinator Busi Zasekhaya visited communities in the Free State for community mapping and workshops, working alongside steering committee member Motlatsi Makhasane (Working for Climate), Thandiwe Tess Tshaka (Botshabelo Unemployed Movement) and other CJC members. In Botshabelo, the workshop on energy racism and IDP education sparked…
May 2025 In May, the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) joined hands with communities and allies across South Africa and beyond in two powerful actions of solidarity. From challenging corporate destruction to backing frontline legal resistance, these actions maintain our commitment to a just, fossil-free future. Global Action Against Glencore On May 28, the CJC joined…
May 2025 CJC organiser Cleopatra Shezi has been taking the message of climate justice and People’s Power across South Africa: building connections, listening to communities, and deepening the Coalition’s grassroots work. KwaZulu-Natal Outreach In March, Cleo, alongside Steering Committee member Simpiwe Zwane, travelled through KwaZulu-Natal as part of CJC’s ongoing community mapping initiative. In Ebubweni,…
March 2025 We are devastated by the loss of our beloved comrade, Nondumiso Imminent Mabuza, a fearless activist and comrade, a protector of her community, and a caring and compassionate person. As co-founder of Carolina Eco Green Economy, Nondumiso was a tireless advocate for access to clean water, dedicating her life to fighting water contamination…
February 2025 The Climate Justice Coalition began the year by hosting a steering committee and leadership handover meeting. Taking place from 20-22 February 2025 at Gender Links Cottages in Johannesburg, the gathering was spent inducting our newly-elected leaders into the ways of the Coalition. The programme was designed to encourage team building, create an understanding…
From the 17-19 May, the Climate Justice Coalition hosted a national in-person gathering. The Gathering brought members from different provinces to Johannesburg. Here, we had a chance to collaborate and connect. The Gathering brought members from different provinces to Johannesburg. Here, we had a chance to collaborate and connect. We had the opportunity to continue…