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Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers celebrates Green Key certification for sustainable excellence
The Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers has earned its first Green Key certification, officially joining an international network of more than 8 000 hotels across 90+ countries recognised for environmental responsibility, community upliftment, and sustainable tourism.
WESSA welcomes Wildlife Protection Unit Ranger Bongani Chisale
WESSA is proud to welcome Bongani Chisale to the team as our new Wildlife Protection Unit Ranger, based at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve.
WESSA contributes to national dialogue at the ICM Lekgotla 2025
WESSA proudly participated in the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Lekgotla, hosted in East London from 24–26 November 2025.
World Children’s Day – A Community effort to uplift children’s wellbeing
The WESSA Durban office, WESSA Membership, and dedicated community members came together at Shekinah Childcare Facility to celebrate World Children’s Day in a meaningful and hands-on way.
Mzuvele High School restores two hectares through alien invasive removal
the WESSA team joined Mzuvele High School for a hands-on environmental restoration initiative focused on clearing invasive alien plants that had overtaken the school’s food garden.
Building Water-Wise Schools: How CDM Educators and Learners stepped up in 2025
Through the WESSA & CDM Eco-Schools programme, educators and learners worked together to champion water-wise behaviour and long-term environmental stewardship.
WESSA in ACTion – join us on 20 November
Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, 20 November 2025 – for an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with fellow WESSA members, volunteers, and staff. This month's webinar features: Nomsa Daele – discussing Citizen Science tools, advocacy and community...
Teaching sustainability through waste-to-energy innovation with eWASA & WESSA
WESSA and the eWASA Schools Waste Management and Education Project wrapped up the year with a series of inspiring Biogas Education Sessions and Teacher Development Workshops across Gauteng.
100 Reasons to Care: October’s WESSA 100 Highlights
October brought an incredible wave of inspiration from across the WESSA family as staff, interns, and supporters shared their personal reasons to care for the Earth.
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WESSA announces 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast sites [97 beaches, marinas, boats and communities recognised]
South Africa’s 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast season has been officially launched, with 97 sites and operators honoured for excellence in coastal management and sustainable tourism.
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[ADvTECH Schools] Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
For World Food Day 2025 on 16 October 2025, learners from Pecanwood College and Crawford International Bryanston rolled up their sleeves to celebrate this global event through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
WESSA wins Gold and Bronze at the 2025 Eco-Logic Awards for Eco-Hospitality & Tourism
The Eco-Logic Awards celebrate the people and organisations driving meaningful change towards a sustainable future. We’re deeply honoured to be counted among them.