MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa leads environmental oversight visit at Nehemiah Primary School
This collaborative effort serves as a beacon of hope for a brighter, more sustainable future for learners and staff of the President Park-based school.
Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, conducted an oversight visit to Nehemiah Primary School in President Park on April 11.
The visit formed part of the provincial #GrowingGautengTogether campaign and underscored the department’s continued efforts to integrate environmental education and sustainable agricultural practices into the basic education system.
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The event began with an opening prayer, led by Reverend Kamogelo Monoametsi, from the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Ward 110 councillor Angie Mphago welcomed attendees, followed by an introduction of the dignitaries and the purpose of the day, presented by principal Khahliso Losaba.
The engagement focused on three key areas: a ceremonial tree-planting initiative, an inspection of the school’s food garden, and dialogue around environmental stewardship in school settings.
Accompanied by officials from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), Ramokgopa emphasised the importance of nurturing green spaces in schools as both educational tools and community assets.
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“Our vision is for every school in Gauteng to become a beacon of sustainability—where learners grow not only academically, but also in environmental consciousness and practical life skills,” said Ramokgopa.
The food garden, which serves as both a learning resource and a supplementary nutrition source for the school, was praised for its upkeep and potential as a replicable model across other Gauteng schools.
The trees planted during the visit are part of a broader greening initiative designed to improve biodiversity, shade, and environmental awareness within educational institutions.
Nehemiah Primary School’s leadership expressed appreciation for the support and reaffirmed their commitment to aligning school development with the province’s sustainability goals.
The visit reflects Gauteng’s growing recognition of the intersection between education, environment, and food security—and the role that young people can play in shaping a more resilient future.
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