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Western Cape: Langa High School’s Eco Club plants more than 20 indigenous trees (Earth Day)
“We’re not just talking green, we’re growing it.” This was the powerful slogan behind Langa High School Eco Club’s Earth Day celebration, held under the theme of climate change and action.
Four ADvTECH Schools mark Earth Day with creativity, reflection and environmental action
Across the schools, learners participated in recycling initiatives, gardening activities, environmental discussions, creative projects and energy-saving actions that reinforced the importance of caring for the planet.
Green Rising Project: Earth Day action restores illegal dumping sites in Boitekong, Northwest Province
Environmental responsibility took practical shape in Boitekong, Northwest, as Green Rising events brought together local partners and community members to tackle illegal dumping, restore degraded spaces and encourage collective action for cleaner, healthier communities.
UWC Community comes together for Earth Day conservation
Staff and students from across all faculties dedicated time to care for the university’s treasured campus nature reserve, demonstrating a shared commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community action.
Northern Cape Schools drive Circular Economy learning through Eco-Schools projects
Learners and teachers in the Northern Cape are strengthening environmental awareness and practical sustainability skills through a series of Eco-Schools implementation sessions
Clean Air Fund Project: Practical Solutions Take Root in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
This session built on earlier engagements, reinforcing key lessons through hands-on environmental activities.
Clean Air Fund Project: Connecting Waste and Air Pollution in Marapong, Limpopo
The visit focused on strengthening environmental stewardship among learners and the wider school community.
Clean Air Fund Project: Learners in Gauteng step up for cleaner air in Tshepiso
WESSA hosted a Clear Skies Eco-Schools support visit at Tshepiso Primary School, located just outside Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng.
Financial year end message from WESSA chairperson and CEO
As we close the 2025/26 financial year and step further into WESSA’s centenary year, we reflect on a year shaped by collective action, visible impact, and growing momentum.
31 Eastern Cape Eco-Schools recognised at WESSA 2025 Eco-School Awards
The awards celebrate schools participating in WESSA’s Eco-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) programmes, recognising their commitment to sustainability, environmental learning, and community impact.
WESSA Annual Awards 2025 honour South Africa’s environmental champions
Recognising leadership, legacy and impact in conservation and environmental education
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[ADvTECH Schools] Wishing WESSA a happy 100th
The ADvTECH network kicked off celebrations with creativity, reflection and meaningful action – demonstrating how environmental education continues to shape responsible, engaged citizens from a young age.