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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · 4d

We're launching our new campaign, #ClimateHope, which we've been working on for weeks and are very excited to make public 🥳 We're debunking a host of #climatemyths, promoting science-based truths, and empowering us all to climate action.
🔗 Find out more on www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope

Climate Hope VS Climate Myths — Fossil Free South Africa

Our campaign seeks to debunk climate misinformation, promote science-based truths, and empower action through engaging digital content and accessible online resources. Take a look at the the myths we’...

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 6d

Read: "Research lead Professor Janet Cherry said that a truly just energy transition means ‘restructing the economy to be owned and controlled by ordinary people’."

Story by @oxpeckersnews.bsky.social

Read the full investigation here: tinyurl.com/5a6n99wz

People who own the sun - Oxpeckers

#PowerTracker visits a solar project owned by a township cooperative that serves as a model for energy democracy in action Investigation: Lindiwe Pakati & Thabo Molelekwa. Photos & videos: Ihsaan Haff...

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 10d

With climate literacy, learners are empowered to challenge injustice and lead the fight for climate justice.

#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · 11d

We gathered to protest Africa Energy Week outside the CTICC in Cape Town. We protested against false energy solutions that protect profit over our people ✊🏽 Thank you to The Green Connection, African Climate Alliance, SAFCEI, Project 90 by 2030, Extinction Rebellion, and Climate Justice Coalition 🌱

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · 24d

READ | Are SA MPs indirectly profiting from the climate crisis? Their pension fund won’t disclose fossil fuel investments — despite a legal request. Our op-ed with @OpenSecretsZA explains why this matters for climate justice & democracy.
Read it here 👉🏾 www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

MPs’ pension fund must come clean about investments in fossil fuel firms

South Africans have a right to know whether our MPs are investing in companies that are actively destroying our chances of a sustainable future.

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · 27d

WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · 27d

WATCH | Last week at African Climate Alliance's Energy Justice Day, we asked some attendees what they’re most excited about when imagining a fossil fuel-free South Africa 🌞 www.instagram.com/reel/DOne7Db...

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Sep 11

Energy Justice Day with African Climate Alliance was powerful 💥 From divestment to direct action, we explored real ways to challenge fossil fuels & the climate crisis. Big thanks to ACA, Project 90x2030, and the Alternative Information Development Centre for this space 🌍

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Sep 9

READ: Our latest newsletter is live! 🗞️ Read it here: fossilfreeuct.substack.com/p/how-deep-i...

Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did you catch our stall at the Open Book Festival over the weekend? 📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to learn more and sign our pledges in support of a fossil fuel-free future! Visit www.fossilfreesa.org.za/getinvolved if you want to join our community 🌞

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Sep 4

Lazola Kati, Campaign Manager of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social campaign, spoke at #AfricaClimateWeek in Addis Ababa on building public support to challenge fossil fuel greenwashing.

Learn more about our campaign through the links in our bio.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Sep 3

Convened by the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance – National Oil & Gas Conference 2025

Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban campaign, joins the call to Protect Our Land and Oceans, Securing Our Future.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎙️Listen In!
Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner of the @fossiladbansa.bsky.social, talks to Stephen Grootes on The Money Show.

Radio 702 & CapeTalk | 19:00

📻Listen here:
Radio 702: tinyurl.com/Radio-702
Cape Talk: tinyurl.com/Cape-Talk

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.

Listen here:
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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here is the full interview with Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner, as she discusses Alkemi Collective’s groundbreaking endorsement of the nationwide ban on coal, oil, and gas ads.

Listen here: tinyurl.com/2wfre7nz

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Noxolo Mfocwa, Fossil Ad Ban Advocacy Campaigner, joins Radio Islam to discuss Alkemi Collective, Africa’s first creative agency to back nationwide ban on coal, oil & gas ads.

Listen here:
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#fossiladban #fossiladbansa

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Press release: “Fossil fuels are the new tobacco” − Alkemi Collective says it’s time for a ban

“Our agency took a stand to endorse the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.

Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc2zv4xn

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 29

“It’s high time for a ban, and I urge other creative agencies to sign the Fossil Ad Ban pledge,” said Alkemi Collective’s CEO, Bradly Howland.

✍️ Sign the pledge: tinyurl.com/2ax3jkft

#fossiladban #fossiladbansa

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have you seen our Media & Publications Manager, Jo, being interviewed by Ekse Live on our new Climate Hope campaign that we're launching soon? 🎥 WATCH: www.instagram.com/reel/DN0qaOP...

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Come visit our stall next week at the 2025 Open Book Festival in Cape Town! 📚 We'll be there to chat to you about our campaigns, how you can get involved, and any fossil fuel-free related questions you may have. See you there 🌞

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us on Wednesday, 10 September for Energy Justice day at The Commons, Muizenberg as part of African Climate Alliance's Cape Town Climate Week 📣 Register here: cloud.seatable.io/dtable/forms...

Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're hearing live testimonies from communities across Africa about the impacts that Total Energies has had on their environments, health, and livelihoods. Thank you @350.org for organising such a powerful event.

350.org @350.org · Aug 21

For decades, Total Energies has profited from Africa’s resources while communities pay the price: pollution, displacement, and lost livelihoods.😠⁠
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It’s time to put Total on trial in the Kick Total Out of Africa #PeoplesTribunal🔔⁠

Register to save your seat in the People’s Jury: to.350.org/zcXBa

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you an academic/affiliated with a South African university? Find out more about why you should sign our Climate Leadership Platform, to demand your university to take climate action ‼️

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 19

Calling all university students 📣 The Gen Z's on our team have created memes to better explain why you, your friends AND your lecturers should sign our Climate Leadership platform! Use this link to sign your support: www.fossilfreesa.org.za/blog/unis-di...

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · Aug 19

✊ Communities across Africa are uniting to say NO! #KickTotalOutofAfrica

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#fossiladbansa #fossiladban #KickPollutersOut #StopEACOP

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Fossil Free South Africa @fossilfreesa.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you an academic/affiliated with a South African university? Find out more about why you should sign our Climate Leadership Platform, to demand your university to take climate action ‼️

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