POLOKWANE – Limpopo Spark Impact ambassadors recently delivered a powerful climate health and climate justice screening and workshop in Mankweng Unit B, sparking conversations about environmental sustainability.

Facilitators Piet Rakabe, a respected community leader, and Kgabo Legodi, a dedicated youth climate champion, hosted the event in collaboration with Sunshine Cinema and Open Planet Organisation on February 7 at Lesedi Pre-School.

The solar-powered cinema screening brought together learners, students, community members, and various stakeholders to watch four thought-provoking films: ‘Gathering Clouds’, ‘Wear the Change’, ‘Warming’ and ‘What Do I Want to Be If I Grow Up’.

These films highlighted environmental issues such as cleanliness, littering, proper surveying and mapping, and the urgent need to address the province’s rising temperatures and associated health risks.

Legodi said the event not only united the community but encouraged meaningful discussions. “Our audience engaged in insightful conversations about how we should safeguard and nurture the environment. It is also our responsibility to question and hold our government accountable for what is happening in our communities,” she said.

She added that such screenings help deepen understanding of community challenges, fostering collective efforts to find sustainable solutions.

Guest speaker Mahlatse Piet Magwele from the University of Limpopo’s environmental science department provided expert insights, helping guests grasp the broader implications of climate change and environmental justice.

The event successfully ignited a spirit of activism, education, and collaboration, reinforcing the importance of community-driven climate action.