Makoma Lekalakala

Makoma Lekalakala is a prominent South African environmental activist and director of Earthlife Africa, known for her advocacy against nuclear energy projects in the country. She gained international recognition for her efforts in halting a controversial nuclear deal between South Africa and Russia, which earned her the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2018. Lekalakala is a strong proponent of sustainable energy solutions and has raised concerns about the socio-economic impacts and risks associated with nuclear power.