COMMUNITY MATTERS: Inspirational stories of people and initiatives making a difference in communities around SA

Khayelitsha, Cape Town-based climate justice activist Ayakha Melithafa (17) has just confirmed she will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos (from 21 January), where she will speak on panels alongside Greta Thunberg and others.But Ayakha needs an urgent hand. The forum invited her and will cover basic costs, but for her to have the biggest possible impact, she faces more expenses, and only has two more weeks to prepare.Ayakha will use this platform to inspire social and climate activism in her community in SA, speak out against big emitters who are blocking action, and call on SA to reduce its own emissions and plan a just transition.Guest: Ayakha Melithafa - Climate Change Activist