Defending the Defenders

This Friday, the 22nd October 2021, is one year after environmental defender, Fikile Ntshangase was murdered in her home. Join the webinar on the 22nd October 2pm (GMT +2) with Kirsten Youens, Arnold Tsunga, Mary de Haas, Louis Wilson, Mary Lawlor and Rowan Williams as they discuss local and global issues and how to defend […]

Unforgettable Fikile

By Sheila Berry Mam Fikile Ntshangase was a shero who paid with her life for her strong belief in justice and integrity. It took 6 bullets from a hired assassin’s gun to silence this 63-year-old woman who unflinchingly spoke out against corruption, illegal actions and acts of betrayal.  Fikile’s name means “arrived” in Zulu and […]

Tribute to Baba Ndlanzi

By Sheila Berry GET, MCEJO and All Rise wish to pay belated tribute to our much-loved Baba Makwela Canaka Ndlanzi, who died on 27 August 2021. Mr Ndlanzi was a loyal member of the Mfolozi Community Environmental Justice Organisation (MCEJO) who regularly attended our community meetings. We offer our condolences to the family and trust […]

ANOTHER DELAY TO MCEJO’S COURT CHALLENGE OF TENDELE’S SOMKHELE MINING RIGHT

A court application has been brought by the Mfolozi Community Environmental Justice Organisation (MCEJO) and it four co-applicants, GET, MACUA, SAHRDN and ActionAid SA against the decision made in 2016 by the Minister of Mineral Resources granting Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd a new mining right in Somkhele, an area falling between Mtubatuba and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi […]

MCEJO and its allies to have their day in court

MCEJO and its allies to have their day in court 6 and 7 October – Pretoria High Court It has taken over 3 years to finally get to court. In just over two weeks, on 6 and 7 October, we will be asking the Pretoria High Court on behalf of MCEJO, ActionAid, GET, MACUA and […]

Healing the Violence against the Earth and Women

Women are the custodians of wisdom in the villages and they are the pillars of their families. The continuation of violence in mining affected villages is ripping apart families, communities and the earth. With August being a month to celebrate women, this is article is written in honour of the women of MCEJO who inspire us every day in the way in which they stand up for themselves and for their environment.

Law clinic launched for climate and environmental justice

To our valued network,  You are receiving this newsletter because you have been a supporter of our work over the years and we are excited to share our new developments with you. As many of you know, our pro bono work began years ago in northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Being witness to the injustices in northern […]