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How Zuma’s R1-trillion nuclear deal led to the Eskom crisis
MEDIA RELEASE 26 MARCH 2019 HOW ZUMA’S ILLEGAL R1-TRILLION NUCLEAR DEAL LED TO THE ESKOM CRISIS A few days ago, former President Jacob Zuma went on record saying that his proposed nuclear deal with Russia would have averted the crisis at Eskom. However, the Southern...
read more“Increase in electricity prices without fixing Eskom is a threat to SA citizen’s human rights!” – SAFCEI
MEDIA RELEASE 21 MARCH 2019 “INCREASING ELECTRICITY PRICES WITHOUT FIXING ESKOM IS A THREAT TO SA CITIZENS’ HUMAN RIGHTS!” – SAFCEI “The National Energy Regulator’s (NERSA) approval of Eskom’s price increases – starting with 9.4% from 1 April 2019, followed by...
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Youth rage against climate complacency
Today, young people in Cape Town join the Global Climate Strike, a youth movement protesting against government inaction on climate change. SAFCEI, the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute, supports and marches in solidarity with future...
read moreStatement on the Mosque tragedy in New Zealand
“We are devastated and outraged to hear of the mosque shootings & murders in Christchurch earlier today. New Zealanders are tolerant, kind, and accepting people. We mourn with all of New Zealand with Muslims and with everyone around the world. Terrorism should have no...
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SAFCEI’s Animal Justice programme to feature in “The Kindness Project” documentary series on SABC 2
Aspects of our Animal Justice programme have been included in “The Kindness Project” to be broadcast in two episodes on 10th and 17th March on SABC2, at 9 AM. The two-part animal rights documentary series will feature SAFCEI's Animal Justice Lead, Frank Molteno; ...
read moreSocial and Economic Justice cannot exist without Environmental Justice
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Jan Arkert, SAFCEI's Science Advisor At a time of rapid and significant changes in political, economic, social and environmental debates I find it useful sometimes to try withdrawing from the...
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“Budget needs stronger focus on enviro issues and decisive plan to address climate change” – SAFCEI
MEDIA RELEASE 21 FEBRUARY 2019 The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says that it has mixed feelings about the priorities laid out by the Minister Tito Mboweni, in his Budget Speech today. While the multi-faith, environmental NGO is...
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Faith and Indigenous Leaders celebrate Earth Keeper Day
"In the process of helping the earth to heal, we help ourselves. If we see the earth bleeding from the loss of topsoil, biodiversity, or drought and desertification, and if we reclaim or save what is lost ... the planet will help us in our self-healing and indeed...
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Earth Hour – 30 March 2019
Earth Hour 2019 Theme: #Connect2Earth WWF’s (World Wide Fund) landmark movement, Earth Hour is set to once again tie millions of people around the world to illustrate their commitment to the planet. As our one shared home faces the twofold challenge of climate...
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World Water Day – 22 March 2019
World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March each year. It is a mean of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme for 2019 is Water for all- living no one behind. Whoever you...
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