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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.
N3TC project strengthens drought resilience and water security in Free State communities
The WESSA team completed the final implementation visits to the Qalabotjha ECD Centres in Villiers, Free State, marking the successful conclusion of the WESSA–N3 Toll Concession Project.
Glencore-funded schools take action on food waste and sustainability
WESSA conducted a support implementation session with Glencore-funded schools focused on helping address food waste management
International Day of Climate Action with the uMgubandlala Wetlands Project
WESSA joined the uMgubandlala Environmental Initiative in Ndwedwe for a powerful celebration of community-led conservation and climate resilience.
WESSA KZN Members explore, act and connect with nature this October
October was filled with meaningful moments for WESSA KZN members, from forest discoveries to coastal clean-ups, all united by a shared love for nature.
Western Cape: Eco-Clubs turn e-Waste into energy and innovation
In celebration of International E-Waste Day, eco-club learners explored creative solutions to one of the fastest-growing environmental challenges of our time, electronic waste.
Wispeco Aluminium workshop inspires water-wise teaching and climate action
On 16 October 2025, the WESSA team hosted the final Eco-Schools teachers’ workshop under the Wispeco Aluminium Project
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[Green Rising project] Collective action for a cleaner coast
On Saturday, 11 October 2025, WESSA hosted a successful beach cleanup at Treasure Beach under the Green Rising project
Umlazi’s Recycling Soccer Tournament scores big for the Earth
School learners from across Umlazi swapped traditional entry fees for recyclables, earning their spot on the field by collecting bottles, cans, and other waste materials. I
WESSA appoints Morgan Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer
WESSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Griffiths as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 October 2025. Morgan will be responsible for WESSA’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver on its core objectives – Educate, Advocate, Act.