Deputy Minister Singh to lead Nelson Mandela Day Ministerial Activity in Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality in Kwazulu-Natal Province

17 July 2025

On 18 July 2025, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Narend Singh, will lead the Nelson Mandela Day Ministerial Activity, encouraging citizens and public leaders to dedicate 67 minutes or more of their time to community service and aligning public service with national environmental priorities.

This Nelson Mandela Day event represents a practical and symbolic commitment to restoring the health of our coastal ecosystems, empowering local communities through job creation, and honouring Madiba's legacy through collective environmental action.

The activity forms part of the Source to Sea programme, which aims to reduce land-based pollution entering marine environments and is aligned with the Presidential Good Green Deeds Campaign, promoting sustainable, clean, and green communities.

Members of the media are invited to attend the events as follows:

1. First Session: Dakota Beach
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Time: 08:00 - 10:30
Venue: Dakota Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

2. Second Session: Sparks Estate Chesire Home
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 13:50
Venue: Sparks Estate Chesire Home, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

To RSVP, please contact:

Merle Carol Van Diemel
+27 83 301 9400
mvandiemel@dffe.gov.za

For media enquiries, please contact:

Peter Mbelengwa  
Mobile: 082 611 8197   
E-mail: pmbelengwa@dffe.gov.za