Who we are?
VAAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE is an alliance of five environmental
organisation with our focus on air quality, waste, water pollution and climate change in the Vaal area
The Vaal Triangle is one of the most polluted area in South Africa.It is situated in the South of Johannesburg
in Gauteng province, sharing its borders with free State Province. It is made up by the towns of Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg,
Sebokeng, Evaton and their surrounding areas
Our Mission
To unite communities to ensure Environmental Justice in the vaal Community Organisations. We are a shared resource established to serve the common interest of participating NGOs and CBOs in the Vaal Triangle concerning environmental issues.
Our Objectives
* Promotiong a culture of environmental awareness and sustainable development
* Providing a local network of support and assistance to community-based organisations,
trade unions, religions groups, women groups and any other non-governmental organisation promoting sustainable development initiatives in the Vaal triangle.
* Performing an educational role in promoting anujndersating of the inter-related nature of social, political environment and economic factors limiting or enabling the achievement of a sustainable, equitable and just society and in promoting the wise use and conservation of natural resources and
* Engaging with other role players includingbut not limited to the local, provincial and national gvernment, industry and commerce, in oder to promote a healthy, safe and sustainable Environment
Our Demands
* The end to pollution in the Vaal Triangle.
* The repair of pollution damage to the environmnent.
* Compensations for pollution damage to peoples healths and livelihoods.
* The government must implement sustainable inverntions, suitable to community
* Consultation and inclusions in planning and development.
Our Team
Samson Mokoena - Coordinator
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Mduduzi Tshabalala - Media Coordinator
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Skhumbuzo Tyane - Programs Coordinator
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Thandi Nqcanga - Office Admin
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