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#MandelaDay 2025: A Celebration of Service, Unity, and Hope
On Friday, 18 July 2025, sleeves were rolled up and people that care for the earth gathered in true Madiba spirit to honour the legacy of one of the world’s greatest leaders
WESSA welcomes new Education Centres manager Kristi Garland
WESSA welcomes Kristi Garland back to the team as the new Education Centres Manager, overseeing WESSA’s three environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
WESSA welcomes new Junior Reserve Manager at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve
WESSA is pleased to welcome Jaco van der Merwe to the team as the new Junior Reserve Manager at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve.
‘Stop the Strangle’: a spotlight on ghost fishing and marine entanglement
WESSA’s Coastal Programme has launched Stop the Strangle, an urgent action campaign tackling one of the deadliest forms of marine pollution: ghost fishing gear. These are nets, lines, and traps abandoned or lost in the ocean, which continue to trap and kill marine life for years.
Environmental Awareness for primary school learners
On 5 June 2025, Wispeco and WESSA came together to host a vibrant World Environment Day celebration at the Naledi Pre-Primary School. The day unfolded with interactive games, storytelling, and hands-on activities designed to nurture environmental consciousness from an early age.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge joins the Green Key hospitality network
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge has officially joined the ranks of Green Key certified hotels and it’s easy to see why.
OR Tambo Protea Hotel Sets Sustainability Benchmark with Green Key Certification
We’re proud to announce that Protea Hotel by Marriott OR Tambo Airport is officially Green Key certified, becoming the first Protea Hotel in Sub-Saharan Africa to receive this globally recognised eco-label.
WESSA Times Issue 4, is out! Discover the stories rooted in action.
Our 4th edition of the WESSA Times is packed with inspiring stories of local action making a lasting impact. From learners restoring wetlands and planting indigenous gardens to communities turning schools into citizen science hubs, this is environmental leadership in Action!
Winners of the latest YRE competition announced
Meet the incredible young winners of our latest YRE competition! Article Winner “Stop, it’s not a bin – Illegal Dumping in Danston” by Gaorekwe Molusi, Dr EP Lehela Secondary School, Northern Cape Read the full article here. Photo Winner “The regrowth after a...
The Westin Cape Town officially achieves Green Key certification
We’re thrilled to announce that The Westin Cape Town has officially achieved Green Key certification, becoming the first Marriott International hotel in South Africa to receive this leading sustainability recognition. This achievement reflects the hotel’s...
OUR CEO, Cindy-Lee Cloete graduates from Wits with distinction
It is with much pride that we congratulate our CEO, Ms Cindy-Lee Cloete, on her graduation today from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Cindy graduated top of her class with distinction to receive her Postgraduate diploma in Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation.
WESSA releases mining and energy policies
The Board has approved two policies, developed by the Environmental Governance Committee and its contributing volunteer experts, to guide WESSA’s engagement and activism concerning current and future mining energy issues.