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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.
WESSA and UNICEF unite to drive youth-led water resilience across South Africa
As South Africa faces increasing water shortages and water quality challenges, WESSA has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the Youth Leading in Water Resilience Project.
Vote for your favourite in the Richard Lewis Art Competition
Six finalists in the Richard Lewis Art competition have been selected by our panel of judges. Now it’s up to you to vote to decide who will be the winner. Voting closes 6 November and the winner will be announced on 8 November 2024.
WESSA Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards 2024/2025 Celebrating South Africa’s leaders in sustainable coastal management
As South Africa welcomes summer, WESSA and V&A Waterfront proudly hosted the Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards today, celebrating the country’s outstanding beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism operators.
Coffee for a cause that’s close to your heart
Every bag of “Armoured Aroma” coffee sold helps support WESSA’s pangolin conservation efforts – thanks to a partnership with Outliers Coffee Roasters.
Unpacking the Climate Change Act and its impact on South Africa businesses
WESSA hosted a high-level corporate dialogue at Coastlands SKYE Hotel in uMhlanga on 3 October 2024 to unpack the critical implications of the Climate Change Act for corporate South Africa.
UNICEF and WESSA launch “Green Rising”
In celebration of Arbor Week (1-7 September), UNICEF South Africa in partnership with WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) launched the Green Rising “Protect and Restore” Project, an initiative that tackles the pressing issue of biodiversity...
Get your will drawn up free of charge by a qualified attorney
During Wills Week – 16-20 September 2024 – contact one of the participating attorneys nationwide to have your will drawn up for free.