News Bulletin of 10 July 2025, 10am

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Department Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has called on South Africans to plant one million trees on Heritage Day on September 24 in a bid to green the nation.
This as the department has launched the One Million Trees campaign a nationwide initiative aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting a sustainable future for all
The campaign is part of the National Greening Programme, which seeks to plant 10 million trees across South Africa over the next 5 years with a focus on fruit and indigenous trees.
Swarts has emphasized the importance of collective action citing the country's vulnerability to environmental disasters such as fires, heatwaves, and floods.

As South Africa moves toward a greener more sustainable future key industry leaders, policymakers and innovators gathered at the Midrand Gallagher Convention Centre yesterday for the much-anticipated Circular Energy’s Third Annual Conference.
The conference, held in partnership with IFAT Africa 2025 focused on pushing waste and resource management initiatives forward.
With the theme "Shaping Tomorrow: EPR as a Catalyst for Change," the event highlighted the importance of Extended Producer Responsibility in driving sustainable transformation in the country.

University of the Western Cape's Finance and Operations Executive Director, Manie Regal has hailed the recent signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding as a highly effective move.
The MoU paves the way for a detailed clean energy security solution, marking a significant milestone for the institution.
Regal says the project aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflects the institution's commitment to energy responsibility, smart infrastructure, and long-term resilience:
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