The planting of over 2 000 trees in various areas of Lesedi Municipality is underway as part of government’s commitment to increase environmental and conservation awareness in communities.
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) in partnership with Lesedi Municipality will celebrate Arbour Day by planting trees in the municipality areas such as the Ratanda Old Age Home and community hall. Municipality officials have been hard at work since last week and have so far planted over 200 trees on streets such Akasia and Denne Avenue.
Half of these trees are fruit trees, including peach, apricot, apple and orange trees, to promote food security and a healthy, nutritious diet.
To enhance the event, GDARD’s Veterinary Services unit will sterilise pets on the day.
The media is invited to the Arbor Week celebration.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 4 September 2014
Time: See attached programme
Venue: Lesedi Local Municipality
Contact Matlhodi Malope on 082 937 1315 for clarity and to confirm your attendance.
Programme:
Part A: Ratanda Old Age Home
09h00 to 10h00: Arrival and Briefing - SRM Director Melinda Swift
10h30 to 11h00: Tree planting at Ratanda Old Age - LED Manager Mr Thami Gorati
Entertainment
Part B: Ratanda Multipurpose Community Centre
11h00 to 11h05: Opening - National Anthem- Mayibuye Isakhile
11h05 to 11h15: Welcome and Opening- Lesedi Local Municipality Executive Mayor Lerato Maloka
11h15 to 11h25: Purpose of the event- Director SRM: Ms. Melinda Swift:
11h25 to 11h35: Entertainment
11h35 to 11h45: Message of support- Arbour Day Celebrations Partner
11h45 to 12h55: Entertainments
11h55 to 12h05: Speech- Sedibeng District Mayors Simon Mofokeng
12h05 to 12h30: Key Note Address- GDARD MEC L Maile
12h40 to 12h50: Vote of Thanks- Cllr: Mzwakhe Motshwenyane
Entertainment & Lunch
