Shape South Africa’s Climate Future: Share Your Views on the Draft Article 6 Framework
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has released the Draft Article 6 Framework for public comment. This Framework is pivotal for South Africa’s implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement, outlining how international and domestic carbon markets can support our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). By guiding processes for carbon trading and non-market approaches, this […]
Protect Our Children: Demand Accountability for Preventable Pesticide Deaths
The tragic deaths of over 20 children due to pesticide-contaminated food demand urgent action. Despite existing health and safety regulations, government failures in enforcement and outdated legislation allowed this catastrophe to occur. Highly hazardous pesticides like Terbufos—banned in many neighbouring countries—remain accessible in South Africa, endangering lives, especially in vulnerable communities. Closed: 31 January 2025 […]
Fairness, Not Force: Rethink the Employment Equity Amendment Act
The Employment Equity Amendment Act, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, introduces sweeping changes to workplace regulations in South Africa, including government-mandated equity targets and compliance certificates for employers. While the Act aims to promote diversity and inclusion, it grants excessive power to the state, limiting businesses’ autonomy to determine their own hiring […]
Empower Parents: Safeguard Our Children’s Education from Excessive Government Control
The South African government has enacted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, which significantly increases governmental authority over school governing bodies, diminishing parental influence in critical educational decisions. This shift threatens to prioritise governmental agendas over the unique needs of different school communities and our children. With the BELA Act now law, immediate action […]