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Take action with us on the court dates

Together with many concerned Earth Keepers like you, we have worked hard this year in opposing the nuclear deal and now the big day of our court case...

Blessing of the Kalk Bay Fishing Fleet

People gathered on 27 November for the blessing of the Kalk Bay fishing fleet. Picture: Stefan Cramer Fishermen and farmers are acutely aware of thei...

An Ecological Gardener's Handbook

Valerie Payn has shared her work in ecological gardening in previous newsletters. Now the printed copy of her book is out, so if you’re looking for so...

People's Statement on Nuclear

On the 29th and 30th November, SAFCEI, together with Earthlife Africa Jhb and the Heinrich Boell Foundation held a People's Hearing where affected co...

Get your 2017 calendar now

Inspire yourself with a 2017 calendar with images from the talented photographer, Andy Nix! Andy has created all SAFCEI's calendars in the past and on...

Speak out on the Nuclear Deal this 30 November

Join us in marking 2 years of holding nuclear vigils in front of parliament on the 30th November 2016. We will be handing over a statement from civil...

McDonald's commits to sourcing cage-free eggs

On 14 November McDonald's South Africa announced that it would implement a cage-free policy when it came to the sourcing of their eggs, transitioning...

The Time of Advent

By Juanita Greyvenstein Advent wreath. Picture: Thomas Hackl Advent, observed by Christian Earth Keepers, is nearly upon us. While the year is racing...

Pigs looking forward to a pork-free Christmas

By Frank Molteno, OWL Pigs are highly intelligent, sensitive, social and fun-loving animals. Picture: courtesy of Green Monday A ‘call to action’ on...

Nuclear energy crowding out adaptation responses

By Liz McDaid Mining uranium to provide fuel for nuclear power stations can affect the health of people and livestock across vast expanses of land. P...

Starting a movement of Earth Keepers in Tshwane

In these last month’s our Regional Co-ordinator, Lydia Mongano, has begun focusing more locally and has been working with young people in Tshwane/Pret...

A case study of FLEAT

By Liz McDaid Looking back as well as towards the future of FLEAT: case study of Sheik Qassim and Andrew Gwambe Sheik Qassim Andrew Gwambe...