Surplus People Project

Brian Adams unpacks how corporate ‘sustainability’ awards often mask the displacement of communities and deepen inequality in South Africa. Featured on eNCA and the Mail & Guardian, this exposé challenges the mainstream narrative around ESG, land justice, and greenwashing. Keywords: Brian Adams, sustainability in South Africa, land justice, ESG critique, greenwashing, Mail and Guardian, corporate accountability, ENCA interview

Brian Adams exposes how big companies get praised for ‘sustainability’ while communities are displaced and injustice deepens.
Live on eNCA today.

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#LandJustice #AwardWinningExploitation

This Youth Day, we asked young people what they want to say to their communities. Their message is clear, real skills go beyond school. They’re leading with land justice, action, and system change.

#YouthDay2025 #SPPYouth #SkillsThatMatter #AgroecologyNow

What does food justice look like when it’s powered by community?
It looks like Doringbaai on 21 May 2025 - the SPP team, with trainers Aunt Amanda and Jasnine, joined youth and elders learning, processing, and planting agroecology in action.

#SPP #Agroecology #YouthInAgri #FoodJustice

Food prices are rising, soil health is degrading, and resource conflicts are increasing. Climate change is affecting every aspect of life. #TheRealityTour #theafricawewant #thisisreality

We’re at the Climate Reality Tour in Cape Town, connecting with climate leaders, activists & communities. The time for action is now! #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality
#TheAfricaWeWant

Climate change is a threat multiplier. It fuels food insecurity, conflict, gender-based violence & economic instability. We must act now! #TheAfricaWeWant
#Therealitytour
#thisisreality

National Agriculture Day celebrates farmers and the vital role of agroecology in our daily lives. Jasnine’s community grows food to ensure food sovereignty, uplifting and sustaining themselves. Watch her share why they plant for their community.

#NationalAgricultureDay #FoodSovereignty #Agroecology

Brazil’s school meals prioritise local farmers, fresh food, and children’s health, demonstrating the impact of political will.
In contrast, South Africa’s programme struggles with budget cuts and inefficiencies. What can we learn? Read more: l1nq.com/xKLS6

#FoodForThought #NutritionMatters

Celebrating National Gardening Week with our amazing small-scale farmers and neighborhood gardeners!

This week is all about growing together, sharing knowledge, and spreading awareness about the power of community gardening. #GardeningWeek #CommunityGrowing #agroecology #homegardens #spp

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