Premier Dr. Zamani Saul led the initiative by planting the first tree alongside the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Mangaliso Matika
The Northern Cape Provincial Administration has responded to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to plant one billion trees to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. Premier Dr. Zamani Saul led the initiative by planting the first tree alongside the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Mangaliso Matika, at Matjieskloof Primary School ahead of the Provincial Heritage Day event on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The Premier was joined by the MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms. Newrene Klaaste, the MEC responsible for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Miriam Kibi, the Executive Mayor of the Namakwa District Municipality, Ms. Alinda Beukes, and other dignitaries. Other Members of the Executive Council were also deployed to various areas for the same mission.
The One Billion Trees Campaign is a national environmental initiative led by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment under President Cyril Ramaphosa. Its main goal is to plant one billion trees across South Africa over a multi-year period to combat climate change, protect biodiversity and green communities.
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After planting the trees, Premier Saul and his entourage joined a Heritage Day cultural parade before delivering the keynote address at the Matjieskloof Sportsground.
