Oshoek Border Post community participates in environmental awareness campaign
The community learned about environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
An environmental awareness campaign gave locals a chance to participate in a clean-up initiative that boosted the environmental outlook of the Oshoek Border Post between South Africa and the Kingdom of eSwatini.
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (Dardlea), in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, hosted the campaign on June 12.
The aim was to inform the local community about the importance of environmental conservation and to promote sustainable practices.
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Locals came out in their numbers to learn about environmental conservation. The venue was laid out with exhibition stands that provided an engaging platform on issues of recycling, the benefits of a clean environment and Dardlea’s Zonda Insila Programme.
At Ntabanhle Primary School, visiting officials engaged with youngsters on environmental awareness and climate change, focusing on waste management, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable practices.
