King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, in collaboration with the Department of Transport (DOT), the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA), Department of Basic Education (DBE) and OR Tambo District Municipality, conducted a World Nature Conservation Day programme at Mthatha Airport.
The programme held on 27 August 2026, aimed to strengthen environmental awareness and promote collective responsibility towards the protection of natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystems, while encouraging sustainable environmental practices within communities.
A key highlight of the programme was the participation of primary and high school learners who demonstrated their understanding of environmental conservation through educational presentations.
Learners presented on Waste Management and Recycling Innovations, focusing on practical and creative approaches to waste reduction, recycling and environmental sustainability.
High school learners presented on Wetland Restoration and Flood Control Benefits, highlighting the importance of wetlands in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting communities through natural flood regulation.
Schools that participated:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
✅ Fairfield Primary School
✅ Mandela Park Full Service School
HIGH SCHOOLS
✅ Jumba SSS
✅ Ngangelizwe High School
✅ Holy Cross High School
✅ Mthatha High School
✅ Zimele High School
✅ Gobizizwe High School
As part of the World Nature Conservation Day programme, Mandela Park Full Service School emerged as the winning school at the Primary School level, while Ngangelizwe High School took first place at the High School level.
KSD Municipality remains committed to advancing environmental awareness, strengthening knowledge-sharing and fostering strategic partnerships that promote sustainable development, environmental responsibility and the protection of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.