Regional Environmental Awards

Today marked the first day of the Regional Environmental Awards at the Whittlesea Multi-Purpose Centre, coordinated by DEDEAT in partnership with Chris Hani District Municipality.

This annual competition challenges primary and high schools to tackle two environmental themes for a chance to secure a spot in the Top 5.

Chris Hani DM has committed R200,000 to inspire participation and deepen environmental impact in rural schools. It further allocated a R5,000 voucher for prescribed school support material to the 5th-place winners (primary and high school), courtesy of the Executive Mayor’s Award.

This is conducted to nurture environmental ambassadors from a young age and ensure our district remains protected, sustainable, and compliant.

Sponsors that contributed towards the success of the programmme include:

– DRDAR – Gardening tools

– PETCO – Tablets

– Metropolitan – Medals & a floating Trophy

– ABSA – Dummy Cheques

– SANParks – Outing & accommodation for 4 learners from the winning school.

Day 1: Primary School Winners

First Place – BB Mdledle Sakhisizwe Local Municipality

Second Place – Thornville Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality

Third Place – Cala Community @Sakhisizwe LM

Fourth Place – Phakamisa Enoch Mgijima LM