News Bulletin of 5 June 2025, 1pm

A high-level roundtable led by Gauteng MEC for Environment, Shyla Peters, took place earlier today at the Maropeng Interpretation Centre in Mogale City.
The event, held in the morning, formed part of the province’s World Environment Day celebrations and brought together captains of industries to strengthen partnerships focused on environmental sustainability.

The discussion centred around pressing environmental challenges facing Gauteng, with key topics including waste reduction, improved recycling efforts, and the growth of green enterprises.
The MEC emphasized the need for collaboration with the private sector to fast-track infrastructure for waste recovery, promote job creation, and support climate change strategies aligned with the Gauteng City Region’s response plan.

Peters described the roundtable as a vital step towards building a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive future.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will launch the Clean Cities and Towns campaign tomorrow at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown.
The campaign is a national call for action that encourages communities across the country to unite in cleaning townships and villages, while promoting greener, safer, and more inclusive public spaces.

Mashatile, will be joined by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Joburg Mayor Dada Morero.
They will take part in tree planting, site clean-ups, and the lighting of the Flame at the historic square.
The campaign forms part of government’s broader service delivery efforts, aiming to restore dignity in neglected areas while tackling environmental and social challenges hand-in-hand.

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa is on a promising economic path.
According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s economy is expected to grow by 4% in 2026—outpacing the global average.

Lamola says this upward trend is a clear sign that Africa is making steady progress and should no longer be seen through a lens of crisis, but one of opportunity and resilience.