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Young minds nurture Emalahleni's green future
9 Sep
Summary
- Learners planted wild olive trees for Arbor Month.
- Kakarambha Foundation partnered with local municipality.
- Initiative educated youth on environmental conservation importance.
Learners at TP Sililo Secondary School in Tasbet Park participated in an Arbor Month tree-planting initiative on September 7, swapping classrooms for outdoor environmental education.
The Kakarambha Foundation collaborated with the Emalahleni Local Municipality to host the event. Its focus was educating young people on the vital role of trees and empowering communities to safeguard the environment.
School principal Herbert Mkandawiri lauded the program for equipping learners with crucial knowledge about trees and conservation. Kakarambha Foundation representative Thando Masango emphasized the power of partnerships in delivering environmental education.
Masango noted the initiative’s particular relevance for Mpumalanga, a province with a significant economy tied to mining and coal production. The municipality’s message also centered on securing a sustainable future for Emalahleni.
