Join us to educate, advocate, and act for a more sustainable planet
Climate change, habitat loss, pollution, species are under threat – everyone needs to get involved in caring for the earth.
WESSA
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa
Caring for the Earth for almost 100 years
What we do
WESSA TRAINING ACADEMY
Accredited courses in conservation, tourism guiding, wildlife management and environmental education
EDUCATION CENTRES
Accredited environmental and enrichment experiences for school & youth groups, families and individuals at uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams, and Treasure Beach
SCHOOLS & YOUTH PROGRAMME
Teaching kids about the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
CONSERVATION
Help us protect species under threat, such as the highly endangered pangolin through awareness, education, rescuing & re-wilding
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Blue Flag, Green Coast, Green Key SA and the Child Safe Beach Project ensure coastal conservation and high environmental standards
ADVOCACY
Be a voice for the environment, by supporting objective activism that promotes sound environmental governance
Support our work
Join local volunteers in hands on activities to safeguard precious habitats and wildlife.
become a monthly donor
People caring for the earth
Becoming a monthly WESSA donor is one of the most impactful ways you can support meaningful, long-term environmental change.
A monthly gift helps us drive critical work in climate action, biodiversity and habitat protection, and pollution reduction. Your consistent support ensures we can act quickly and strategically in the face of growing environmental threats.
People caring for the earth isn’t just a motto – it’s a movement. Join us today and be the difference.
News at WESSA
WESSA’s 2025 Holiday Programmes for Young Environmental Champions
This December, WESSA is opening the door to discovery with a series of exciting, hands-on holiday programmes across our Education Centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
ADvTECH Eco-Schools 2025: A year of growth, creativity and environmental leadership
This year marked an incredible journey for ADvTECH schools as they embraced the WESSA Eco-Schools Programme with energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for positive change
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.
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