Life After Coal

Life After Coal/Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle = joint campaign by @Earthlife_JHB, @groundWorkSA and @CentreEnvRights. It aims to discourage development of new coal plants and mines; reduce emissions from existing coal and encourage coal phase-out; and enable just transition to RE.

Join us in JHB today for the launch of the groundWork report 2025: An Imbalance of Power, featuring a special performance of activist theatre Old King Coal! #OldKingCoal #MikevanGraan #ClimateJustice

Life After Coal (LAC) stands in firm solidarity with Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) following the assassination of a leader of their eNkanini branch, Zweli 'Khabazela' Mkhize, last week on 12 February. #DefendHumanRights #DefendOurDefenders #AbahlalibaseMjondolo

This report highlights the urgent need for stronger preparedness, #renewableenergy in #health facilities, and better systems to protect communities from coal’s health impacts. Read the full report here: lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/upl…

Coal’s health impacts in Phola Health screenings were carried out in Phola to see how pollution is affecting people’s health. The results will help communities push for cleaner air and positive, lasting change. lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/upl…

Did you know? 80% of South African coal is produced in Mpumalanga. Communities face #healthproblems linked to #polluted air, water, and soil - including breathing difficulties, heart disease, cancers, and stomach and skin illnesses. Read more: lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/upl…

"I want the government to take drastic measures. They must take hard action. People are dying." Vusi was one of the applicants in our #DeadlyAir court case. Read more here: lifeaftercoal.org.za/about/deadly-a…

SA has more than 6,100 abandoned mines - many posing serious risks to nearby communities through polluted land and water. For women in mining-affected areas, the impact is even harsher. lifeaftercoal.org.za/media/news/min… #humanrightsday #justransition

In this report, a case study highlights 3 #women who started a community garden to improve access to healthy food. Their women-led initiative is building resilience, inspiring others, and showing what a #gender #justtransition can look like: cer.org.za/wp-content/upl…

GBV is widespread and ingrained in most spheres of society, underpinned by #inequality between #genders, and reinforced by broader socioeconomic #inequalities like #unemployment. Read: cer.org.za/wp-content/upl… #16daysofactivism

🎭 A new theatre production by VEM opens today in eMalahleni! "Clearing the Air" tells the story of families living under toxic air and the fight for health & justice. 📍 Alliance Christian Church 🕙 10:00 AM 🎟️ Free Entry #ClearingTheAir #EnvironmentalJustice #AirPollution

📢 UPDATE: The IRP 2025 webinar is postponed to 25 Nov (12:30) in solidarity with the #G20Shutdown by Women For Change. We support the call to end GBV and will continue the energy justice conversation next week. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #IRP2025 #JustTransition

📢 WEBINAR | IRP 2025: Concerns & Justice Considerations 🗓️ Fri, 21 Nov | 🕧 12:30–14:00 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Will SA’s new energy plan accelerate justice — or deepen fossil fuel harm? #IRP2025 #ClimateJustice #EnergyJustice #JustTransition

Thokozile Nkosi of SEJ was in court today after protesting mining harms in Newcastle. The hearing was postponed, but intimidation continues. We stand with her. #HumanRightsDefenders #ClimateJustice #PeopleBeforeProfits #StopFossilFuels #SLAPPSuits #DefendOurDefenders #StopSLAPPS

In Newcastle & Dannhauser, SEJ defends communities from coal mining impacts. Activists face pollution, exclusion, and threats that have forced some into hiding. 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🎥 YouTube: @groundworksa973 #SukumaniCommunitySpeaks #HRDs2025 #CommunitySpeaks

In Somkhele, MCEJO defends their right to clean air, safety, and dignity near the coal mines. They face pollution, threats, and violence — yet remain steadfast. 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🎥 YouTube: @groundworksa973 #HRDs2025 #CommunitySpeaks

📍 Across South Africa, Abahlali baseMjondolo fights for land and dignity for the urban poor. Join the Human Rights Defenders People’s Hearing on 22 Oct, 09:00-18:00. 🎥 Livestream on YouTube @groundworksa973 #HRDs2025 #CommunitySpeaks #DefendOurDefenders

Amadiba Crisis Committee resists titanium mining in Xolobeni, Eastern Cape. They face threats and unresolved activist killings. Their voices will be heard! 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🎥 Livestream on YouTube @groundworksa973 #AmadibaCommunitySpeaks #HRDs2025 #CommunitySpeaks

🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🕘 09:00 to 18:00 People’s Hearing for HRDs 🎥 Livestream - YouTube @groundworksa973 #HRDs2025 #MelmothSpeaks #DefendOurDefenders

🎥 “Justice isn’t abstract. It lives where people fight to survive.” This is the reality for human rights defenders across South Africa. Join us at the Peoples’ Hearing for HRDs: 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🕘 09:00 to 18:00 🎥 YouTube @groundworksa973

Meet the jury for the People’s Hearing for HRDs: 🧑🏾‍⚖️ Tshepo Madlingozi ⚖️ Louisa Zondo 📚 Mary de Haas 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October 🕘 09:00 to 18:00 🎥 YouTube @groundworksa973 #HRDs2025 #DefendOurDefenders