Bambanani Soweto Co-operative

15/10/2026

🌱 WORLD FOOD DAY 2026 | SOWETO COMMUNITY ACTION 🌱

Join us this World Food Day as communities come together to advance Food Sovereignty, Climate Justice, and Community Action.

📅 16 October 2026
⏰ 09:00 AM
📍 March starts at Thulani Police Station and proceeds to Block 6, Soweto

The march will culminate in a Seed Sharing and Food Sharing gathering hosted by Ma Legends Farmers, where community members will exchange seeds, share knowledge, and strengthen local food systems.

At the same time, our allies in Cape Town will be marching to Parliament, and we stand with them in solidarity as we collectively call for:

✅ A Deep Just Transition
✅ Food Sovereignty for Communities
✅ Climate and Environmental Justice
✅ Urgent Action on the Climate Emergency

Bring your seeds, food, stories, and hope as we build stronger communities and a more just, sustainable future.

✍🏾 Endorse the call: https://forms.gle/x7p3BrgzEQrZ1M9B9

🌽 Food Sovereignty is a Human Right!
✊🏾 People. Land. Food. Climate Justice. Now!

05/10/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 | 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑

The Ministry invites stakeholders and the public to review and submit comments on the First Draft of the .

Deadline: 23 October 2026

Link 👇https://environment.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-10/National%20Environment%20Policy%202026%20First%20Draft%201%20October%202026%20%28PDF%29.pdf

30/09/2026

Community monitors of Soweto continue to share stories that matter and inspire change.

Sep 30, 2026 GautengSnake ParkSouth Africa The youth and have been struggling to get better service delivery and can’t have access to book hubs … Jabulile TshabalalaThe real challenge is about us not getting enough infrastructure and better service delivery as a community, since we cannot have a...

23/09/2026

Bambanani Soweto stands with the National Day of Action on World Food Day, October 16. We endorse the call for a Climate Emergency Social Contract to confront the deepening crisis and looming El Niño. Join the march to Parliament in Cape Town, or take part in local solidarity actions from community gardens to seed exchanges and food sovereignty workshops.

🚨🚨 On October 16 – World Food Day – National Day of Action🌱✊🏽

The Climate Justice Charter Movement, South African Food Sovereignty Campaign and our allies will march to Parliament inviting the government to put South
Africa on a Climate Emergency footing.

With the climate crisis deepening and a severe El Niño looming, we're
calling for a society-driven Climate Emergency Social Contract to
drive a just, accelerated transition.

📍 CAPE TOWN:Join us as we march to Parliament on October 16.

🌍 ELSEWHERE IN SOUTH AFRICA:
Take part in local solidarity actions, including:
🌱 Food sovereignty workshops
🌾 Community gardens & seed exchanges
✊🏿 Climate and land justice actions
🥘 Traditional food sharing
🏛️ Engagement with ward councillors and local government

Endorse the call: https://forms.gle/x7p3BrgzEQrZ1M9B9

Log your October 16 action: https://forms.gle/JreonuCRMmLhDKBc7

Read our call to government here: https://shorturl.at/Vx6jW

19/09/2026

Today, we focus on the Gauteng Pollution Summit 2026 Gauteng Provincial Legislature, where government officials, civil society, industry representatives, and affected communities are coming together to discuss solutions to Gauteng's pollution crisis.

Gauteng is one of South Africa's most polluted provinces, with many communities facing daily consequences of poor air quality, mine dust, industrial emissions, and waste pollution. These environmental challenges continue to affect public health, livelihoods, and the well-being of current and future generations.

Bambanani encourages communities to follow and participate in the live-streamed discussions of the summit. This is a critical opportunity for residents to hear directly from government officials and stakeholders about proposed measures to mitigate pollution, improve air quality, and protect vulnerable communities.

The summit will be live-streamed on the Gauteng Legislature’s YouTube and pages:

Supporting Documents:
https://www.gpl.gov.za/pollution-summit-2026/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1uC3pXnk7Pw?feature=share

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvfhWeE6q/

17/09/2026

The dust from tailings contains uranium which can break down as radon gas and cause desease like asthma , TB and lung cancer.

🌍 How much do you know about particulate matter?

We breathe in air every day, but how much do we really know about the tiny particles that can be floating in it?

Share your thoughts in the comments.👇🏽

09/09/2026

Join the Tailings Civil Society Working Group live on zoom now for the third annual CSOs Tailings mine waste conference under the theme "Building safety first -together and from Below "register on zoom here : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89380878918?pwd=Rp3Oygw0PInevYkZex3FXVh6EDjyjo.1

07/09/2026

27/08/2026

What an impactful first day at the Climate Justice Festival! 🌱

Snake Bambanani joined fellow activists, community members, and thought leaders to explore solutions around climate justice, food sovereignty, clean energy, and democratic community participation. The festival highlighted the power of collective action in creating a more just and regenerative future. SA Food Sovereignty Campaign

Looking forward to the conversations and collaborations ahead.

02/06/2026

The Urgency of Rehabilitation

Join Bench Marks Foundation for a critical discussion on environmental rehabilitation, accountability, and justice for mining-affected communities.

🎙️ Moderator: Eric Mokoua
👥 Speakers: Mariette Liefferink & Thokozile Mntambo

📅 10 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
🔗 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89745908229?pwd=0g9KnjrYaBwCipvi29yRfezjm5wBOL.1

Meeting ID: 897 4590 8229
Passcode: 667134