Government of the Republic of South Africa
Government of the Republic of South Africa
09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 07:04
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment leads International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and e‑waste collection in Tshwane, 7 Sept
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts and the Executive Mayor, Cllr Nasiphi Moya, will on Monday, 7 September 2026, lead South Africa's commemoration of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and E-Waste Collection Drive at the Molekwa Sports Complex in Atteridgeville, Tshwane, Gauteng.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as the International Day for Clean Air and Blue Skies to strengthen public awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality globally. The Day seeks to raise public awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality, protect public health and contribute towards climate resilience and sustainable development.
The theme for the 2026 International Day of Clean Air for blue skies highlights the economic and health benefits of addressing air pollution and climate change together, recognising that many sources of air pollution also contribute to climate change.
The commemoration will include a Community Dialogue and an E-Waste Collection Campaign, to raise awareness of the links between air pollution, waste management, climate change and public health, with particular attention to illegal dumping and the open burning of waste.
The dialogue will also provide a platform to community members to engage environmental challenges within their communities. As a practical component of the initiative, the e-waste collection drive will provide residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electrical and electronic equipment, while promoting responsible waste management, recycling and resource recovery.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: 07 September 2026
Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Venue: Mbolekwa Sports Complex, Atteridgeville, Tshwane
Rsvp, please contact: Evile Ntshangase
Cell: 072 211 6964
Email: [email protected]
Thato Mangwane
Cell: 068 563 7385
Email [email protected]
For media enquiries, please contact:
Zolile Nqayi on 082 898 6483
Email [email protected]
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