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The Mobilize Podcast

The Mobilize Podcast - The podcast where things are heating up (and not just because of global warming).We sit down with the people who are actually doing the work: activists, everyday rebels, and climate warriors with muddy boots and big ideas.We get real about the crisis, laugh when we can, rage when we must, and always ask:What now?Think of it as your eco-friendly group chat in audio form—minus the doomscrolling.:Website - www.mobilizeagency.co.zaX/Twitter - https://x.com/Mobilize_ZAInstagram -

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Who’s Really Protecting South Africa’s Water?

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/11/10

In a country where 43% of school water samples are unsafe to drink, and billions are lost to corruption and neglect, who’s standing up for our right to clean water? In this episode, we speak to WaterCAN, the citizen movement fighting for transparency, accountability and justice in South Africa’s water system. From citizen science to activism, this is a conversation about turning outrage into action, and building a future where every person, every community, has access to safe, clean water. 💬 About

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70:00

The Case for Universal Basic Income in South Africa

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/10/28

What would South Africa look like if everyone had a guaranteed income; no red tape, no exclusions, no one left behind? In this episode, we sit down with Siyanda Baduza, Junior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), to unpack the fight for Universal Basic Income (UBI); what it really means, how it could work, and why it’s about more than just money. From the broken Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant system to bold ideas for a fairer economy, Siyanda breaks down the research,

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48:00

Climate Finance, No Cash to Fix the Climate?

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of The Mobilize Podcast, we sit down with Kirsten Pierson from the South African Institute of International Affairs to unpack climate finance, just transitions, and the urgent need for real support at COP30 and G20. From debt justice to fossil fuel taxes, we explore how money shapes the fight for climate action in the Global South. Guest: Kirsten Pierson - Researcher, South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Want to learn more? https://saiia.org.za/ Key takeaways: -

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The Mobilize Podcast Ep. 5 - From Coal to Renewables...

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this episode, Joan Stott joins us from the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) to delve into South Africa's pivotal journey from coal dependency to embracing renewable energy, and how on earth we're going to pay for it. Together, we explore the real costs, challenges, and choices facing our country's path to unlocking the finances we need to afford a greener future. Listen in as we uncover the contested roles of international funders, policy-makers, community members, and our collective

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The Mobilize Podcast Ep. 6 - Money Talks

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of debt and justice, asking why poorer countries are paying the highest price through soaring interest rates and crippling financial systems. We explore how debt links directly to the climate crisis, and why changing the way we talk about it could shift global understanding and support for justice. Together, we unpack insights from the Money Talks initiative, which looks at how empathy, storytelling, and smarter communication can reshape public

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The Mobilize Podcast Ep. 3 - Youth Activism and the Y20

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/08/13

In this episode of The Mobilize Podcast, we sit down with Moeketsi Koahela, Co-Chair of Y20 South Africa, to unpack the role of youth activism in shaping global policy through the G20 and Y20 platforms. Moeketsi offers a breakdown of what the G20 is, how the Y20 functions as its official youth engagement group, and why these international spaces matter for young people across the world, especially in the Global South. From climate change and inclusive economic growth to AI, governance and

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56:08

The Mobilize Podcast Ep. 3 - Unpacking The Progress...

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, we speak with journalist, columnist, and policy consultant Nick Hedley, founder and editor of The Progress Playbook: A platform dedicated to spotlighting proven, scalable solutions for a better world. Nick’s work cuts through noise and greenwash to focus on what’s actually working; in energy, policy, development and media. Together, we unpack how South Africa can move forward in a time of climate urgency, rapid AI growth, and media fragmentation. Guest: Nick Hedley Founder of

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The Mobilize Podcast Ep.2 - Why Fossil Fuel Ads have...

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/06/28

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of fossil fuel advertising—the slick PR campaigns you’ve seen on billboards, social media, and TV that claim to be “green,” “clean,” or “climate-friendly.” But what’s really going on behind the scenes?🎧 Fossil Ad Ban Coordinator, Lazola Kati, joins us to break down how fossil fuel ads mislead the public, manipulate science, and delay climate action. From greenwashing to policy loopholes, we uncover the tactics Big Oil uses to protect their image—and

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46:43

Spatial Apartheid and Climate Change

The Mobilize Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Professor Fiona Anciano in conversation with Koketso Sachane, unpacks how the legacy of spatial apartheid in South Africa continues to shape urban environments, and most critically, who bears the brunt of climate change. From segregated cities to unequal access to green spaces, flood protection, and clean air, the conversation not only revisits apartheid legacy and its impact, but how historical injustices intersect with today’s environmental challenges.

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