SPOILED
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SPOILED profiles the everyday heroes who continue to fight to protect South Africa’s oceans from the threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. From the windswept shores of the Northern Cape to the vibrant coastal communities of the Eastern Cape, their stories reveal courage, resistance, and deep-rooted connection to the sea. But this is not just a story of warning, it’s a call to action. South Africans defending our ocean against oil and gas giants. A story of resilience and hope. A film by WILDTRUST, The Green Connection and Love Africa Marketing.
Chanel Jaar
Environmental & Social Activist
At just 21, Chanel is part of a youth movement for environmental change in her hometown. From a “garage office” that doubles as a community hub, fish factory, and food garden, Chanel encourages young people to take charge of their future, their coastline, and their community’s sustainability. She represents the next generation of eco-leaders in South Africa.
Ezile Jiba
Member, Coastal Links & Chascavu Fishing Cooperative
Ezile is a dynamic and outspoken fisher and community advocate from the Eastern Cape. As a member of the Chascavu Fishing Primary Co-op and one of the applicants in the case against Shell’s offshore drilling plans, Ezile champions the rights of small-scale fishers and women harvesters. Mentored by award-winning activist Ntsindiso, he helps run local seafood braais for tourists, supplies fresh catch to guesthouses, and fights to keep corporate polluters out of local waters.
Liziwe McDaid
Strategic Lead, The Green Connection
Based in Cape Town, Liziwe is a seasoned environmental strategist with decades of experience navigating South Africa’s political, legal, and ecological landscapes. As the strategic engine behind The Green Connection, she works to ensure that policy, science, and community voices intersect to drive meaningful change.
Neville van Rooy
Community Outreach Coordinator, The Green Connection
An award-winning eco-warrior (Eco-Warrior Award, 2022), Neville is a passionate advocate for environmental justice and sustainable livelihoods in South Africa. Fluent in multiple languages and deeply rooted in his community, he leads grassroots outreach for The Green Connection, building bridges between civil society, coastal communities, and climate science.
Walter Steenkamp
Chairperson, Awkotuwa Fishers Cooperative
A veteran fisher and community leader, Walter knows every tide, season, and challenge facing the Northern Cape’s small-scale fishers. As Chair of the Awkotuwa Fishers Co-op, he advocates for fair access to resources and defends his community’s fishing rights amidst growing pressures from extractive industries and renewable energy interests. Walter is a voice for coastal justice and sustainable livelihoods.