As part of the Arbor Month campaign, Mogale City in collaboration with the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Management Authority (an entity of the Gauteng Department of Environment), Santam and the West Rand District Municipality hosted a tree-planting ceremony at the Phetoho Centre last week.
A total of 100 indigenous trees were planted at key community sites in Kromdraai and surrounding areas, further advancing Mogale’s citywide greening efforts. To date, over 1 000 trees have been planted during Arbor Month, reaffirming the city’s commitment to greener, healthier, and more sustainable communities for future generations.
This campaign forms part of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment’s (DFFE) Ten Million Trees Programme, a national initiative calling for the planting of two million trees annually for five years. This programme encourages collaboration with municipalities, NGOs and the private sector to strengthen climate change resilience, improve air quality, support human settlements, and promote the greening of schools and communities.
The day also included an environmental education walk led by local horticulturists, followed by tree-planting at Matla Combined School, Kromdraai Portion 26 and nearby sites with the participation of dignitaries, volunteers and community members.