In a bid for a greener Welkom, a multinational technology company has sponsored the planting of six trees at the Riebeeckstad High School.
This company, in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa, spearheaded a campaign to plant 1 020 trees at schools and community centres across Welkom.
The event at the Riebeeckstad High School was hosted by Frans Wessels, director of the local dealership in Welkom.
“It is a true honour to be able to make a gift of this nature to the school and, indeed, to Welkom,” said Wessels.
Mookho Letshokgohla, Food & Trees for Africa facilitator, planted the trees with the assistance of learners and teachers.
According to Betsi Schoeman, principal, it is a privilege for the school to take part in this greening project.
“We know that the conducive environment created by planting trees will have a positive effect on our children.”
Many more children and community members are set to benefit from the plantings, which will take place at 19 more schools and four community organisations in and around Welkom.
“We all know that greening the environment helps to reduce pollutants in the air and soil, which is naturally important for our long-term well-being,” Wessels said.
According to him, studies have shown that green surroundings have a positive effect on your mood and help to relieve stress and anxiety.
“Given the trials that all South Africans experienced during the past two years, this is something that we can all value.”
