Fossil Free South Africa

"Speak truth to power; your world depends on it," Al Gore tells us

Two FFSA campaigners become mentors in Al Gore's Climate Reality Project, what to say to fossil fuel loyalists, and a big thanks to our supporters for a…

Aug 1 • 

Jo Smetherham

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July 2025

June 2025

Join us to celebrate 10th birthday at AGM

Fossil Free South Africa’s AGM on July 12th will mark our 10 years of collective action. Come to celebrate, connect, and reimagine the fossil-free…

Jun 19 • 

Emma

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April 2025

Join the new wave of creatives

Agency CEOs at the Clean Creatives Climate Mixer described how purpose-driven businesses reap better profits and encouraged their peers to be "part of…

Apr 1 • 

Jo Smetherham

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March 2025

FAB launches SA's first report on fossil fuel industry greenwashing

"Smoke and Mirrors" unpacks how Sasol, Shell, TotalEnergies and other fossil fuel companies mislead millions of us every month

Mar 11 • 

Jo Smetherham

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January 2025

Our inspiration: the Wellbeing Economy

Bhutan was the first country to implement an economy dedicated to boosting people's wellbeing. Economies with a similar emphasis are gaining traction…

Jan 29 • 

Jo Smetherham

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December 2024

New FFSA victory marks milestone on greenwashing

The Advertising Regulatory Board's appeal committee has dismissed TotalEnergies' appeal against a verdict in our favour − a warning to fossil fuel…

Dec 17, 2024 • 

Jo Smetherham

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TotalEnergies' campaign of deceit, Creative Cleanup and the F-list

This newsletter gives a broad update about all we've been up to in recent months and how you can contribute. Enjoy the read!

Dec 4, 2024 • 

Jo Smetherham

November 2024

'The Arch would have given his rousing support to your walk'

Our first Investment Justice Walk to key landmarks in Cape Town highlighted the role divestment played in ending slavery and apartheid, and how it could…

Nov 19, 2024 • 

Jo Smetherham

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October 2024

Walk with us for investment justice

Keen to show SA asset managers they should stop financing fossil fuels? Join our 15 November walk through Cape Town showing how investments have shaped…

Oct 25, 2024 • 

Jo Smetherham

Our revamped Planet A guide gains wings

Thanks to the fund managers and all our supporters who attended the launch of our guide to the most ethical and sustainable institutional investments…

Oct 17, 2024 • 

Jo Smetherham

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September 2024

Invitation: Join us for the launch of our revamped Planet A Investment Guide

Fossil Free SA has just finished a major update of our Planet A Investment Guide, and we’d love you to attend our Cape Town launch event

Sep 18, 2024 • 

David Le Page

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