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WESSA 100th Annual General Meeting 2026
The 100th AGM of WESSA will take place online via Zoom on Saturday, 3 October 2026 from 09h00 to 12h00 SAST.
As WESSA marks 100 years of people caring for the Earth, this milestone AGM provides an opportunity for members to reflect on our journey, celebrate our impact and look ahead to the next chapter of WESSA’s work.
Coastal action: Building partnerships, reducing marine pollution and strengthening sustainable destinations
WESSA’s Coastal Team continues to work with schools, communities, and municipalities to turn environmental challenges into practical action
Learning, connection, and opportunity at uMngeni Valley Education Centre
Recent activities have brought together learners, educators, school leaders, and programme participants through experiences that connect people with the environment
WESSA Ultra Trail Festival brings trail running, music, and conservation together
The WESSA Ultra Trail Festival will bring runners, families, and outdoor enthusiasts together at the 900-hectare WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve for a full day centered on nature, movement, and community.
From waste to green business: Learners get creative in De Aar
WESSA’s Schools & Youth team facilitated upcycling sessions at Alpha Primary School and Kareeville Primary as part of preparations for the schools’ upcoming Entrepreneurship Days
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[eWASA X WESSA] Turning waste into creativity with Eco Club learners in Namaqua
Eco Club learners were introduced to the concept of upcycling and encouraged them to look at waste differently
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[ADvTECH Schools] Wildlife learning sparks curiosity and nurtures environmental responsibility
Wildlife conservation can begin with a simple question: What do animals need to thrive, and what is our role in protecting them?
Eco-Schools in Action: Teachers and learners drive circular economy projects in the Northern Cape
Teachers and learners are being empowered to explore circular economy principles, develop green business ideas, improve waste management, and strengthen environmental stewardship within their schools.
Learners explore how everyday actions can support a circular economy
Through the Nedbank Eco-Schools Circular Economy Project, youngsters are not only learning about environmental challenges but are becoming part of the solution. For over 70 learners across three schools, World Environment Day became a day to act.
Recognising World Environment Day and Youth Day through WESSA’s partnership with the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA)
Young environmental champions celebrate World Environment Day through the eWASA SA Waste Management and Education Project, which supports learners and educators to strengthen waste awareness, recycling practices, and environmental action within their school community.
WESSA and Wispeco Aluminium launch an inclusive sensory garden
The Sensory Garden brings new life into an unused outdoor space, transforming it into a welcoming, inclusive environment where learning and nature meet.
ADvTECH Group partnership with WESSA Eco-Schools Programme
Our Eco-Schools theme for June was World Oceans Day, and the spotlight has been placed on three participating schools: Crawford International La Lucia, Crawford International Lonehill, and Elkanah House School in Cape Town.