Gauteng ploughs R150 million into its agricultural programmes
24 June 2008 Concerned about soaring food prices, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment (DACE) yesterday announced that it will invest almost half of its R354 million Budget for the year into agricultural projects.
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Gauteng Campaign to keep Gauteng clean takes another turn
 The Gauteng government is planning to take the litter-free campaign to the next level after its launch a year ago. All the municipalities in the province will be participating in the project by launching the long walk to rid the province of litter and grime.
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Today is World Environment Day
The country is gearing up to make sure World Environment Day has lasting impact. A number of events have been planned throughout today to help make South Africans aware of the importance of 'going green'. While government says it is working on creating a national climate change policy for the country, South Africans are being urged to take up the issue as individuals.
The World Wildlife Fund is launching its 'Be a Superhero' campaign, with a website full of hints and tips. The fund's Carolyn Cramer says they have taken away all the excuses for not going green. Meanwhile Ekurhuleni Mayor Duma Nkosi together with Miss Earth SA, will lead a planting of seeds in Katlehong and sign the first Green Pledge to conserve natural resources. The Gauteng government is launching the long walk to fight litter campaign in an effort to rid the province of trash and grime. |
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Gauteng Scorpions scoop platinum award
The Gauteng Green Scorpions were announced as the winners of the platinum prize of the Impumelelo Innovations Award Trust at a gala event on Saturday, 17 May 2008 at the City Hall in Cape Town.
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Government to host public meeting on socio-economic infrastructural development and its environmental policies
Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment's MEC Mosunkutu is expected to address more than 300 environmentalists, developers and community representatives on socio-economic infrastructural development and environmental concerns and regulations at Birchwood Hotel tomorrow.
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Speaker's notes for the 2008 Litter Free Gauteng and Bontle ke Botho Clean and Green Campaign Road -show held on the 6 May 2008 in Soshanguve, Pretoria
I wish to first begin by commending the organizers of this event for their foresight. It always is important to, as we continue with implementing a task, to stand back and reflect on challenges that get thrown-up in the process. It also is of critical importance to continuously reflect on the implementation process as it relate to the set objectives.
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Speech of Mr Khabisi Mosunkutu, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Conservation and Environment, at the end session of the Klipspruit river clean-up project
I first wish to commend the organizers of this function for a job well done. It is a pleasure to be here amongst you today and to partake in the celebration of an event that is so important from diverse perspectives.
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Bontle ke Botho 2008 launched
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment launched the annual Bontle ke Botho Clean and Green Campaign (BkB) on Tuesday, 08 April 2008 at Bronkorhspruit Sport Centre.
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MEC Mosunkutu sets the record straight
Agriculture, Conservation and Environment MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu has set the record straight with regard to the allegations levelled against him and the department.
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Media statement of the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture, Conservation and Environment, Mr Khabisi Mosunkutu, setting the record straight on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and further debunking Democratic Alliance's slanderous and groundless allegations of favouritism and disregard of the law in relation to EIA decisions presented on the 3 April 2008 at Head Office, Johannesburg
It is a pleasure to have this opportunity to debunk the stories and irrational campaign launched by the Democratic Alliance - a campaign that essentially is driven by vehement opposition to sustainable development.
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MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu to brief media on the Democratic Alliance 's groundless and slanderous statements alleging 'suspicious interventions' and fragrant disregard of laws
MEC Mosunkutu will issue a comprehensive response on all the issues raised by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the reckless public statements and groundless calls for institution of a commission of enquiry.
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Gauteng Premier responds to the DA
Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa has responded to the Democratic Alliance's request for a commission of inquiry into the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment.
After considering the allegations from the DA and having looked at the comprehensive response from the Department, the Premier is satisfied that there is no basis for a commission of inquiry.
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MEC Mosunkutu begins his Rand Show programme
MEC for Agriculture, Conservation and Environment (GDACE), Khabisi Mosunkutu spent his afternoon at the department's Rand Show stand yesterday, 26 March 2008. MEC Mosunkutu promoted his department's poverty alleviation programme, the litter-free campaign and business opportunities within the changing agricultural sector.
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