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Free State Province: Learners enabled via the UNEP Tide Turners Plastic Design Challenge
In August 2025, learners from two Free State schools took bold steps toward tackling the global plastic crisis through clean-up campaigns and an innovative design challenge.
WESSA welcomes Lufuno Khabane as National Membership Coordinator
Lufuno Khabane, joined the WESSA team on the 11th of August 2025, as our new National Membership Coordinator, where he will play a key role in strengthening and growing our member community across South Africa.
Strengthening stewardship along South Africa’s coasts
August was a month of collaboration, coastal stewardship, and community action for the WESSA Coastal Programme.
Enabling learners through waste education
August was a month of creativity, learning, and impact as learners took centre stage in celebrating both Women’s Day and National Water Week through the eWASA & WESSA SA Schools Waste Management and Recycling Project.
ADvTECH Schools Celebrate Science, Sustainability, and Community
August was a month of learning, creativity, and community action across ADvTECH schools, as learners embraced the spirit of National Science Week and linked it with meaningful environmental and outreach activities.
Upcycling Competition: Cape Recife High School Design Challenge
Cape Recife High School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, hosted its highly anticipated Upcycling Competition, bringing together students, faculty, and community members to celebrate creativity and sustainability.
Join our Team: Head of Finance (Fixed-term maternity cover) Vacancy at WESSA
WESSA is seeking a Head of Finance (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) to provide leadership and oversight during a critical period for the organisation.
Boschendal makes global history as the first wine estate to earn Green Key certification
WESSA is proud to announce that Boschendal Wine Estate has officially been awarded the prestigious Green Key certification for its accommodation offering, making it the first wine estate in the world to achieve this honour.
#NationalScienceWeek 2025: Over 200 Learners dive into conservation
Citizen science, where members of the public participate in scientific research, is a key component of WESSA’s approach to engaging communities in environmental monitoring and action.
Nurturing literacy and healthy Living: a Mandela month celebration at Naledi Pre-Primary
In the spirit of Mandela Month, WESSA and Wispeco Aluminium continued their inspiring partnership at Naledi Pre-Primary School in Katlehong, this time turning their attention to literacy and healthy living.
Inspiring future innovators at the Penreach STEAM festival
The Penreach STEAM Festival took place from 28 July – 1 August 2025 at the Shamuka STEAM Centre, Penreach College, Mbombela.
#MandelaMonth2025 – Environmental Action at Northdale Hospital
In celebration of Mandela Month, WESSA’s Durban-based Schools and Youth team partnered with Nedbank staff volunteers and students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Pietermaritzburg, to bring meaningful change to Northdale Hospital on 25 July.