Just Us and the Climate - Climate Justice Coalition

Just Us and the Climate - Climate Justice Coalition

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Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Welcome to Just Us and the Climate – a podcast by South Africa’s Climate Justice Coalition. Join us as we bring climate change back down to earth and show how it’s not only a crisis, but an opportunity to build a better, more just world.

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#037 No Coal for Genocide

Apr 14, 2026 44m

In this episode, we explore a new legal advisory report produced for the South African BDS Coalition, examining South Africa’s obligations in relation to the continued export of coal to Israel. Sunny…

#036 Radio Workshop Crossover: Just Enough Light

Nov 03, 2025 42m

In this special crossover episode, Just Us and the Climate partners with Radio Workshop to bring you Just Enough Light — a story about community, resilience, and the uneven path toward South Africa’s…

#035 Women on the Frontlines of South Africa’s Broken Water & Energy System

Sep 02, 2025 58m

South Africa’s water and energy crises are national emergencies — but for women in rural and township communities, these crises are daily struggles. In this special Women’s Month episode, we bring…

#034 Beneath the Surface: Legalising Artisanal Mining in Stilfontein

Jul 15, 2025 39m

This episode of Just Us and the Climate investigates the ongoing struggle to legalise artisanal mining in South Africa, focusing on the mining town of Stilfontein as a case study. The conversation is…

#033 Integrated Development Planning 101

Apr 24, 2025 46m

From Plans to Power: How Communities Can Drive Change Through IDPs. In this episode of Just Us and the Climate, we unpack a powerful yet often overlooked or misunderstood tool in the fight for…

#032 Building Leaderfullness to Navigate the Crises Ahead

Feb 19, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode, Shaazia Ebrahim speaks to the outgoing leadership of the Climate Justice Coalition, as they reflect on the challenges, rewards, and lessons learnt from having led and grown the…

#031 Plundering Limpopo's water for coal

Nov 19, 2024 48m

The threat posed by coal and the MMSEZ to Limpopo's water resources. This podcast episode is incendiary, a must-listen – affording a vivid insight into what economic colonialism means, and why it’s…

#030 Unpacking People's Power

Aug 19, 2024 24m

What will a People's Power movement look like in South Africa? In this episode, Francina Nkosi of the Waterberg Women's Advocacy Organisation leads a powerful discussion on the meaning and impact of…

#029 The Story of the Coalition (So Far)

Aug 05, 2024 38m

The Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) is a South African coalition of over 60 trade unions, civil society, grassroots, and community-based organisations. It is a powerful movement taking on the climate…

#028 Unbundling Eskom | Trevor Shaku

Jun 18, 2024 1h 1m

Why trade unions are worried about electricity market reforms. In this episode, Trevor Shaku, the national spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), talks to host Alex…

#027 How the Spy Bill is Shrinking Civic Space in South Africa

Apr 22, 2024 40m

Unpacking the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill. The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, also known as the Spy Bill, aims to put into action certain suggestions from a review panel…

#026 Owning the Renewable Means of Production

Apr 15, 2024 56m

Why social ownership of renewable energy is key. In this episode, Janet Cherry (Professor of Development Studies and renowned anti-Apartheid activist) speaks to us about the exciting work she has…

#025 Mpumalanga is not a Sacrifice Zone!

Mar 12, 2024 26m

In this episode, Cleo, an organiser with the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC), sheds light on Mpumalanga's plight - a province ravaged by coal mining and pollution. Cleo goes into detail about its…

#024 Building Red-Green Alliances

Mar 07, 2024 57m

How trade unions & climate justice activists can transform the world. In this podcast episode, we speak to Ruth Ntlokotse, the president of the South African Federation of Trade Unions and a…

#023 Karpowerships Are No Turkish Delight

Oct 31, 2023 14m

Why is there massive opposition of Karpowerships within coastal towns of South Africa? The Green Connection and a Small-Scale Fisher talk about the risks of Karpowerships. Bringing about their…

#022 The Public vs the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone - Part 2

Oct 02, 2023 54m

Part 2: How this industrial development threatens rural communities livelihoods. In this episode, we delve into how this coal-fuelled industrial development threatens rural communities living in the…

#021 The public versus the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone - Part 1

Sep 15, 2023 49m

Part 1: Why should we be concerned and how is it being challenged legally? In this episode, the first in a two-part series unpacking the significant dangers posed by the Musina-Makhado Special…

#020 The Heart of Coal Country

Jul 25, 2023 56m

Telling the story of Mpumalanga's difficult energy transition. In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding South Africa’s energy and climate crisis - how do we ensure a…

#019 Healing the Frontlines: Nurturing Resilience in the Climate Justice Movement

Jul 06, 2023 33m

Addressing the deep traumas faced by our young climate activists. We must address the deep traumas faced by those who are fighting in our social movements. When we fail to care for and acknowledge…

#018 Eco-socialism in our lifetimes

Mar 20, 2023 47m

Learning from COSATU's radical vision of a just transition. In this episode, we speak to Lebogang Mulaisi, the labour market policy coordinator at the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)…

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Just Us and the Climate - Climate Justice Coalition has published 37 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

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