Liziwe McDaid

Liziwe McDaid is the strategic lead of the Green Connection, a non-profit organization in South Africa focused on environmental justice and sustainable development. She is an outspoken critic of nuclear energy, particularly regarding its high costs and potential hazards. McDaid, who also won the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2018 alongside Makoma Lekalakala, emphasizes the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind, advocating for an inclusive energy plan that prioritizes public safety and environmental health.