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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌍“A future where communities have a say in decision-making. A future where we could think beyond gas.” ✊The Fossil Ad Ban Campaign, represented by Kholwani Simelane, joined the Africa Change Lab’s Beyond Gas toolkit launch. 📖: tinyurl.com/Beyond-Gas-T... #BeyondGas #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Fossil fuel companies are quite desperate right now,” says Peter Crisp of @fossilfreefootball.bsky.social. Why are they turning to sport? Sportswashing helps polluting companies associate their brands with something people love & trust. Watch via the link in our bio #sportswashing #fossiladban

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Witness Radio @witnessradio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

⚖️ Did you know? At least 129 environmental human rights defenders in Uganda were reportedly arrested or detained in connection with the EACOP, Tilenga and Kingfisher oil projects, according to UN human rights records. @just-stopoil.bsky.social @stopeacop.bsky.social

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌍 This Zero Emissions Day, let’s challenge fossil fuel propaganda. Fossil fuel companies cannot keep selling pollution as progress. We need truth, accountability & an end to fossil fuel advertising. 🚫 Ban fossil fuel ads. 🌱 Make space for a just, renewable future. #ZeroEmissionsDay #FossilAdBan

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GroundUp News @groundup.org.za · 11/09/2026

Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. Read groundup.org.za/article/foss... by Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond

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Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing

Four victories for Fossil Ad Ban campaign

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Greenwashing works by creating public support for fossil fuels and normalising their expansion. It falsely convinces people that the continued extraction of coal, oil and gas is compatible with sustainability and action to address the climate crisis." #stopgreenwashing #fossiladban

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔍See greenwashing? 📝 Report it to the Advertising Regulatory Board. Help hold fossil fuel companies accountable and protect people from misleading environmental adverts. 🔗Appeal judgement: tinyurl.com/Appeal-Dismi... #GreenwashingOnTrial #fossiladban

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“I am growing old and don’t have a permanent job. It is becoming hard to survive after losing my land that was my family’s source of livelihood,” Owelo told the @witnessradio.bsky.social team. 🔗:https://x.com/witness_radio/status/2100219013267628420

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Witness Radio (@witness_radio) on X

Uganda's ambitious projects for revitalising the energy sector not only raises hope but also leaves behind a curse. Read more:https://t.co/NQTnfOm1Vy

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Removing this type of ad is a brilliant step towards slowing down fast fashion and moving to a just transition."

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In our latest Substack newsletter, Lazola Kati examines the illusion of “green” investment and argues that climate finance must fund real climate and social solutions, not enable harmful activities under a green label. Read: tinyurl.com/FAB-Climate-... #climatecrisis #climatefinance #fossiladban

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Climate Finance Is Funding a Mirage

This piece examines the illusion of “green” investment and what it means for climate justice in South Africa.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

“Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing: Four victories for the Fossil Ad Ban campaign,” write Kholwani Simelane, Jo-Anne Smetherham and Patrick Bond write for @groundup.org.za. Read: tinyurl.com/Groundup-News #GreenwashingOnTrial #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing

Four victories for Fossil Ad Ban campaign

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tomwatty.bsky.social @tomwatty.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well framed Peter 👏

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Environmental claims must be clear and complete. Consumers need enough information to understand what the evidence actually shows. Otherwise, the environmental benefit may appear greater than the evidence supports. Judgement: tinyurl.com/Appeal-Dismi... #GreenwashingOnTrial #FossilAdBan

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Witness Radio @witnessradio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In Uganda, CSOs called for farmer-managed seed systems to be explicitly recognized in the proposed EAC framework. During the consultations,Dr. David Kabanda of Cefroht-Ug urged lawmakers to safeguard farmers’ rights .Watch the full episode : youtu.be/ObnUWv5SoGc

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Wild Coast 👉 Participation Communities deserve a say in decisions about their land, ocean and future. Nepal 👉 Consequences Communities face devastating climate impacts despite contributing around 1% of global emissions. Who decides, and who bears the consequences? #climatecrisis

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Wild Coast communities won! Read #FossilAdBan campaign manager Kholwani Simelane’s @dailymaverick.co.za op-ed on the Wild Coast communities historic victory over Shell and Impact Africa. Link: tinyurl.com/Wild-Coast-C... #wildcoastsouthafrica #shell #communitypower #fossiladban

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Greenwashing tells us we can keep consuming as usual, just make it look “sustainable”. Real sustainability is about how we live, share and value what we have. Challenge greenwashing. Sign the #FossilAdBan pledge: forms.gle/Q1m9V3MwPVz9... #fossiladbansa #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In our latest Substack, guest writer Saarah Hendricks explores fast fashion, sustainability and how greenwashing makes overconsumption look sustainable. 🔗 Read it here: fossiladbanct.substack.com/p/fast-fashi... #fastfashion #sustainablefashion #stopgreenwashing #climateaction #fashionwithpurpose

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📖 Read our latest Substack! In this collaborative blog, we reflect on the Richards Bay workshop, hosted by the Centre for Environmental Rights, together with the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance, Natural Justice & Fossil Ad Ban campaign. 🔗: fossiladbanct.substack.com/p/empowering...

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our Campaign Manager, Lazola Kati’s episode on the JET Podcast, hosted by Dr Andani Thakhathi, is out now. 📻Have a listen and learn more about the #FossilAdBan campaign’s fight against greenwashing. 🔗Listen here: tinyurl.com/JET-Podcast #fossiladban #fossiladbansa #stopgreenwashing #climatecrisis

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#Meetthespeaker Peter Crisp is a campaigner at @fossilfreefootball.bsky.social. During the webinar, he will talk about how fossil fuel companies use sports sponsorships to improve their public image. This is known as sportswashing. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#MeetTheSpeaker Lazola Kati, Advocacy Manager at the Fossil Ad Ban campaign, will unpack how greenwashing, drawing on recent ARB cases and rulings, and fossil fuel advertising delay climate action and why banning fossil fuel ads matters. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #fossiladbansa

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MeetTheSpeaker Nathan Stewart, Coordinator of @fossilfreeeu.bsky.social, will share how movements are challenging fossil fuel industry influence and driving political change. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #fossiladbansa #stopgreenwashing #peopleoverpolluters #climateaccountability

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

#MeetTheSpeaker Samantha Costa, Communications Coordinator at the Institute Climate Politics, will share how strategic communications can counter fossil fuel influence and build support for climate action. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #stopgreenwashing #sportswashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Beatriz Pagy is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Institute Climate Politics. In our webinar, she'll discuss how governments & policymakers can advance fossil fuel advertising bans and strengthen climate accountability. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #fossiladbansa #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

#MeetTheModerator Meet Noxolo Mfocwa, Advocacy Campaigner at Fossil Ad Ban campaign, who'll moderate our webinar on challenging fossil fuel industry influence and advancing climate accountability. Register: tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan #fossiladbansa #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Free Football @fossilfreefootball.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

In 2010, South Africa - Mexico had a solar sponsor. In 2026, Mexico - South Africa has an oil sponsor. In between, FIFA adopted a climate strategy.. #WorldCup #MEXRSA

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fossil fuel advertising, sportswashing & greenwashing are delaying climate action. Join campaigners from around the world to explore how movements are challenging industry influence. 📅 6 Aug | 🕒 15:00–16:30 SAST 🔗 tinyurl.com/FossilAdBan @fossilfreefootball.bsky.social @fossilfreeeu.bsky.social

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Media recap 📰🗞️| Rising oil prices and electricity tariff hikes are pushing the cost of living even higher for low-income communities. 🔗@SundayWorldZA: tinyurl.com/oil-price-sh... 🔗@GroundUp_News: tinyurl.com/oil-price-sh... #electricitytarriff #fossiladbansa

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The #FossilAdBan campaign was represented by Noxolo Mfocwa at the 11th #OurOceanConference in Kenya. One message stood out: protecting our oceans is about justice, participation, & accurate information. Challenging greenwashing is important to a fossil free ocean. #OurOcean2026 #ooc11

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"French oil major TotalEnergies, must report the ‌risks caused by the emissions from its oil and gas products on climate change ⁠and lay out plans to address those risks, a Paris court ruled on Thursday." @reuters.com 🔗: tinyurl.com/TotalEnergie... #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

During an Eastern Cape workshop held from 21 to 23 April with communities from Raymond Mhlaba Municipality, uMama raised urgent questions about safety, health, and accountability. #stopoilandgas #peopleoverprofit #energyjustice #climateaction #fossiladban #radicalcollaboration

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📰Read our latest newsletter to learn how complaints to the ARB are helping challenge misleading fossil fuel advertising and advance climate accountability in South Africa. 🔗: fossiladbanct.substack.com/p/challengin... #ARBRulings #climateaccountability #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join Noxolo Mfocwa live on Radio Islam at 16:15 pm as she discusses her latest @dailymaverick.co.za article on TotalEnergies’ appeal of the ARB ruling. Listen here: www.radioislam.org.za #stopgreenwashing #fossiladbansa #climatejustice #fossiladban

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Lisa Makaula, The Green Connection’s Advocacy Officer, supports a fossil fuel advert ban: communities are already living through the climate crisis & deserve truthful information, not greenwashing. Greenwashing misleads & delays climate action. #WhyISignedThePledge Link in bio to sign the pledge!

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A recent appeal by TotalEnergies against an Advertising Regulatory Board ruling raises important questions about climate accountability and greenwashing, writes Noxolo Mfocwa, advocacy campaigner for the #FossilAdBan campaign for @dailymaverick.co.za. 🔗: tinyurl.com/ARB-Appeal-T...

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TotalEnergies appeal exposes the new face of climate misinformation

The real battle over greenwashing is no longer about whether claims are true. It is about whether they are sufficiently truthful.…

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📢Our work is making waves in climate accountability Clyde & Co, a global law firm, recently highlighted our work in a landmark ARB ruling against CNG Holdings over misleading environmental claims about compressed natural gas (CNG). Read it here: tinyurl.com/ClydeandCo-F... #fossiladban

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#StopEACOP @stopeacop.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

From Uganda to Tanzania and Colombia, frontline communities are rising up. ✊ 28+ actions 🌍 15+ African cities & global allies 🛑 One clear message: Polluters out! From May 23–30, join the global #KickPollutersOut Week of Action to stop corporate polluters driving displacement.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎙️ Media Recap: Noxolo Mfocwa on Channel Africa unpacks how fossil fuel narratives shape the way South Africans understand climate and energy conversations. Listen here: tinyurl.com/Listen-to-Nox #stopgreenwashing #fossiladban #GlobalWeekofAction #KickTotalOutOfAfrica

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This #GlobalWeekofAction for #KickPollutersOut, the #FossilAdBan campaign stands with communities resisting extraction, defending their land, and demanding justice, dignity, respect, and a shift to clean energy that is publicly owned and shaped by communities. 🌍✊🏾 #StopEACOP #fossiladban

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This week, movements across the planet are rising together. From EACOP to the DRC to greenwashing & fossil fuel disinformation – the crises are connected, and so is our resistance. Join the Global Week of Action. #KickTotalOutOfAfrica #StopEACOP #fossiladban #KickPollutersOut

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Amid geopolitical tension, shrinking climate and aid budgets, and rising insecurity, @powershiftafrica.bsky.social held a three-day Energy Development and Just Transition in Africa convening in Nairobi, where Lazola Kati represented the #FossilAdBan campaign to deliberate on Africa’s energy future.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In South Africa, EPR applies to sectors like packaging and electronics, but not textiles or fast fashion. There is an opportunity for change. Countries like France already include textiles, making producers responsible for clothing waste. 🔗: Watch the webinar part 2 via the link in our bio.

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

In her latest article for @news24southafrica.bsky.social, Noxolo Mfocwa, writes: “Until we confront the narratives that sustain fossil fuel expansion, not just the infrastructure, we are not only delaying climate action. We are undermining democracy itself.” 🔗: tinyurl.com/News24-Clima...

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Join Noxolo Mfocwa live on Channel Africa for a discussion about her latest @news24southafrica.bsky.social article on how fossil fuel narratives undermine consent and climate justice in South Africa. Read the article via the link in our bio. 📻: tinyurl.com/ChannelAfric... #stopgreenwashing

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The #FossilAdBan campaign is featured in a @news24southafrica.bsky.social article in which Lazola Kati, the campaign manager, calls for stronger accountability for fossil fuel greenwashing. 🔗Read: tinyurl.com/NEWS24-Green... #stopgreenwashing #fossiladbansa #climateaction

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

READ: "Carmen Mannarino, a Masifundise program manager, told Mongabay that small-scale fishers have been “largely ignored” in marine spatial planning processes in South Africa."

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Fossil Ad Ban South Africa @fossiladbansa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The Advertising Regulatory Board has upheld a #FossilAdBan complaint against CNG Holdings and NGV Gas over claims describing compressed gas as “clean”, “green”, "environmentally friendly”, “sustainable” and “the fossil fuel of the future”. #fossiladban #stopgreenwashing #climatejustice

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