Thank you to all our partners and supporters for your solidarity this year. FAB wishes you a wonderful holiday season and restful, refreshing break. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year as we continue calling for a ban on all fossil fuel (coal, oil, & gas) advertising in South Africa!

Our last newsletter for 2025 is here! We cover why we're taking Thungela to court, celebrating our roll of honour, and more! Read it here: fossilfreesa.substack.com

Communities united at our march in Jo’burg last month to challenge TotalEnergies’ century of oil and gas expansion. Those whose lands, oceans and livelihoods are at risks made their message clear: No to fossil fuel expansion! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ljw... #NoNewOilAndGas

Fossil Ad Ban 2025 wrapped: From marches to workshops, webinars and new endorsements, we exposed greenwashing and built momentum for a ban on ads for coal, oil and gas in SA. Real climate justice starts here! ✊🌍 #fossiladban2025wrapped #fossiladbansa

READ: "Following the TotalEnergies complaint, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) began developing a sustainability policy to ensure that advertisements do not mislead the public about a company’s environmental practices,” Lazola Kati." climatejusticecoalition.org/eco-friendly...

READ: "Furthermore, Thungela’s operations have a significant impact on the environment, including via greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the climate crisis."

Some context as to why we launched our #climatehope campaign 💡🌍Visit the online resource hub on our website: www.fossilfreesa.org.za/climatehope #hopecore #naturewins #earth #fossilfuels #gaslightingtheplanet

COP30 and the G20 are coming, but will the 99% be heard, or the 1% again? 🌱 Fossil fuel interests and “green growth” myths drown out real climate justice. We’ll be at the People Summit in Joburg, 20–22 Nov. Join us at the Energy Imbizo for a just, fossil fuel-free future. 🎟️ wetheninetynine.com

💣“They say ‘Just Transition, leaves no one behind’. But when you look at the reality, everyone is left behind.” - Zethu Hlatshwayo, South African climate justice activist featured in CEO’s documentary. Join us for the premiere in Brussels on 27th Nov at 7pm 🎬 Watch our new trailer 👇

We co-hosted a roundtable with Wits’ Global Change Institute on their fossil-fuel links and what real climate leadership should look like. Wits can lead with transparency, net-zero alignment and a just energy transition. ✊🏽 Sign the pledge if you want your university to do the same: lnkd.in/dgDxm6Dw

We marched to @totalenergieseneos.bsky.social to deliver a letter of demands, co-signed by 56 social justice movements. We’re demanding that they aligns their actions to urgent calls: Ban fossil fuel greenwashing, fast track renewables, and stop all new oil and gas development.

Our team loved attending We the 99's People’s Summit at Constitution Hill! 🌍 From imagining a green industrial future to hearing community climate stories, it was inspiring. Grateful for new connections and excited for more intersectional climate work in the new year! 🌱

Check out the We The 99% event we collaborated on with Coalition for Human Rights in Development, WWF South Africa, Project 90 by 2030, SAFCEI, 350.org, The African Centre for Governance, and the Centre of Applied Legal Studies 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿

Activists storm #TotalEnergies’ office ahead of G20 Summit, demand end to fossil fuel expansion in Africa. #STOPEACOP @studenteacop.bsky.social @just-stopoil.bsky.social @stopeacop.bsky.social @stopcorpabuse.bsky.social @badbrad2024.bsky.social Read more: witnessradio.org/activists-st...

READ: "But a court's refusal to hear the truth doesn't change the truth. EACOP still threatens millions of people. It still violates human rights obligations." #StopEACOP

Yesterday, we joined @fossiladbansa.bsky.social and @powershiftafrica.bsky.social, among others & marched to #TotalEnergies' offices in JHB to express our frustration with their century of abuse. We're thankful for the litigation work @amisdelaterre.org & others are doing to make Total accountable.

Fefekazi Nozaza from Coastal Links warns that new oil and gas projects pollute environments and displace communities. Join our march in Joburg at 10 am tomorrow to demand an end to new fossil fuel projects in Africa! Sign the letter to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie... #TotalExposed

As South Africa prepares for the G20 summit, Lisa Makaula, advocacy officer at The Green Connection, calls on G20 leaders to stop subsiding fossil fuels and demonstrate climate leadership by focusing on renewables. Sign our letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...

Thirty-eight − and counting − climate justice movements have signed our letter demanding urgent climate leadership from TotalEnergies.

We call on TotalEnergies to end a century of exploitation, greenwashing, and fossil fuel (coil, oil and gas) expansion in Africa! Join 31 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie... #NoMoreGreenwashing #StopEACOP

LNG is a fossil fuel. Expanding its infrastructure delays the transition to renewable energy and locks communities into decades of harmful emissions. We say: no more! Join 24 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...

Africans say to TotalEnergies: “Africa does not need another century of fossil fuel colonialism.” We need a future powered by community-led solutions. Join 24 other social justice organisations by signing the letter of demand to TotalEnergies 👉 : tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...

Today,we amplify the voices of frontline defenders, communities,&youth who have been silenced or ignored.We bring stories of resilience,resistance,&the unwavering demand for justice. Sign the letter of demand to TotalEnergies and join 24 other social justice movements 👉: tinyurl.com/Totalenergie...

TotalEnergies lacks respect for African communities, as seen in the compensation processes. The company failed to respect and compensate the project-affected people, says Abdul Musinguizi. Join us on 20 Nov at 5 Bath Ave Rosebank, Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP Sign 👉:https://shorturl.at/J1mMv

Community members from oil-affected districts raised their voices at the Communities Tribunal for Justice & Reparation during the recent #KickTotalOutofAfrica week. Byabakama Geoffrey shared his ordeal fearing arrest. Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP. Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv

Doreen Bikara, 47-year-old widow from Buliisa district, says: “If I could speak with Total, I would tell them: Total, you come and listen to us.” Join us in Joburg, at 10am, to #STOPEACOP and end new oil and gas projects in Africa. Sign here 👉: shorturl.at/J1mMv #TotalExposed #StopEACOP

The #KCB11 were arrested in Kampala while peacefully delivering their petition to KCB bank, demanding that the bank withdrawal from financing the EACOP. After 85 days in prison, they were released on bail.Join us on 20 Nov at 5 Bath Ave Rosebank,Joburg,at 10am,to #STOPEACOP. Sign👉 shorturl.at/J1mMv

Communities in Uganda say that EACOP threatens their food security, water access and housing. Stand in solidarity with Uganda communities against EACOP by joining our mass march against TotalEnergies on 20 Nov, starting at 5 Bath Ave Rosebank, Joburg,from 10 am. 💡Sign the letter: shorturl.at/J1mMv

101 years of exploitation is enough! ✊🌍 TotalEnergies must stop new oil & gas in Africa, end greenwashing & invest in community-led renewables. Sign the letter: shorturl.at/J1mMv #TotalExposed #FossilFreeAfrica #StopEACOP #NoNewOilAndGasa

Thank you to our speakers for unpacking how fast fashion fuels climate harm through its use of greenwashing and manipulation of consumer culture. Our speakers also explored how people’s health and environments suffer, at the community level. #sustainablefashion

Register now to join the conversation on how fast fashion and fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are connected and what we can do to protect our planet. 📅: Wed, 22 October 2025 🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🔗:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-... #climatejustice #greenwashing #fastfashion

Safiyya Karim is an intersectional justice activist, director, & co-country coordinator for Fashion Revolution South Africa. She lectures in fashion history and business studies at FEDISA fashion school. Join us! 📅:Wed, 22 October 2025 🕑:17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🔗:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

#MeetTheSpeaker: Saarah Hendricks Writer and UCT media graduate Saarah, who has contributed to the Twyg magazine, will explore fast fashion through a South Africa lens. Join us for this insightful conversation! 📅:Wed, 22 October 2025 🕑:17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🔗:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

​​#MeetTheSpeaker: Lazola Kati Campaign coordinator for the Fossil Ad Ban campaign, Lazola will explore the links between greenwashing, fossil fuels, & fast fashion, & their impact on our planet and communities. 📅:Wed, 22 October 2025 🕑:17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🔗:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

#MeetTheSpeaker: Tegan Gibaud Tegan Gibaud is a climate change researcher doing her masters in science, with a thesis focused on the South African fashion industry. Join us for this important conversation! 📅:Wed, 22 October 2025 🕓:17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🖇:Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

Project lead and communications specialist, Hellen Kahaso Dena left banking to fight for better food systems, reduce plastic pollution, and amplify frontline voices. Join us for this important conversation! 📅: Wed, 22 October 2025 🕑: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🔗:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

Join us on Wed, 22 Oct 2025, from 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM for an important discussion led by Noxolo Mfocwa, FAB’s advocacy campaigner. The conversation will explore the connection between fast fashion and fossil fuels, and their impact on our planet. Register here: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

What’s the real cost of fast fashion? Join FAB, Greenpeace Africa,Fashion Revolution South Africa & experts for a conversation exploring the ties between fast fashion & fossil fuels,&how they affect our planet. 📅: Wed, 22 October 2025 🕓: 17:00 PM – 18:00 PM 🖇:Register: tinyurl.com/fastfashion-...

Last Friday, 10 Oct, we hosted the school’s greenwashing and climate justice workshop at Bertha House. Special thanks to learners who attended from Project 90 by 2030 and communities such as Khayelitsha, strand, and Caledon, and to The Green Connection and African Climate Alliance. #climatejustice

Did you know? In 2021, a devastating wildfire struck Table Mountain in Cape Town. The next year, KwaZulu-Natal faced the worst recorded floods in recent history, tragically killing over 450 people. Our school’s workshop will connect the dots between fossil fuels and the climate crisis.

Did you know? The Fossil Ad Ban campaign released South Africa’s first greenwashing report, Smoke & Mirrors: Decoding Fossil Fuel Advertising in South Africa. It urges regulators & the ad industry to crack down on misleading fossil fuels ads that hide their climate harm. Read: tinyurl.com/3dv6ecn5

​​During the climate literacy and greenwashing workshop, learners will unpack how fossil fuel (coal, oil, and gas) companies drive the climate crisis and why urgent action is needed. #fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice

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

Our school’s workshop will teach young people to spot greenwashing, understand its effects, and act by filing legal complaints through the Advertising Regularly Board or by submitting greenwashing ads through the Fossil Ad Ban website. Report greenwashing ads here: tinyurl.com/ReportGreenw...

SPOILED tells the story of everyday heroes standing up to offshore oil and gas exploration threatening South Africa’s oceans. The film as content for the workshop exposes environmental and social risks, linking climate literacy to the battle against greenwashing and fossil fuels. #climatejustice

With climate literacy, learners are empowered to challenge injustice and lead the fight for climate justice. #fossiladbansa #fossiladban #greenwashing #climatejustice

Together, we can educate & mobilise youth for climate justice! FAB, African Climate Alliance & The Green Connection host a workshop for grades 9-11 on greenwashing & youth climate education. It features SPOILED, a movie about heroes resisting oil & gas threats to SA’s oceans. #fossiladbansa

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 🌱

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 🌞

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 🌍