Deputy Minister Swarts to host Service Delivery Imbizo and launch the E-Waste Recycling Programme in the North West

12 May 2025

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Bernice Swarts, will host a Service Delivery Imbizo and launch an e-Waste initiative in the North West on 14 May 2025 (Rustenburg Local Municipality and on 15 May 2025 (Madibeng Local Municipality), respectively. This launch will serve as a starting point for developing long-term recycling habits within the communities in the Bojanala Platinum District.

As part of the E-Waste Recycling Programme launch, the Deputy Minister requests residents to bring their old and unused electronic and electrical waste, such as cell phones, computers, televisions, and other electrical appliances, to the Imbizo for recycling. Vouchers will be given and determined on-site based on weight and market rates for each type of e-waste.

Deputy Minister Swarts will be joined by government leaders in the province including the MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Honourable Bitsa Lenkopane, Executive Mayor of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, Cllr Susan Nthangeni, Mayor of Rustenburg Local Municipality, Cllr Sheila Mabale – Huma and the Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Douglas Maimane.

Deputy Minister Swarts will also use the Imbizo to raise awareness and highlight the importance of responsible and sound management of electrical and electronic waste. She will also meet and engage with traditional leaders to discuss e-waste recycling systems that will assist the community. During meeting with traditional leaders, Deputy Minister will also handover fruit trees.

Deputy Minister Swarts will also visit Sebatleng Enterprise – E waste project situated in Rustenburg, while in Brits, she will visit a DFFE funded Recycling Enterprises Programme - Katlego Consulting (Plastic Pelletisation).

EVENT DETAILS

14 May 2025 – Rustenburg Local Municipality   
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025   
Time: 10h30 – 13h00   
Venue: Paardekraal Community Hall    
 

15 May 2025 – Madibeng Local Municipality   
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2025   
Time: 10h30 – 13h00   
Venue: Oukasie Community Hall 

To RSVP, please contact:

Michael Mokoena  
082 906 5795  
mmokoena@dffe.gov.za 
or 
Banele Mabena  
066 420 0144  
smabena@dffe.gov.za

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Tel:+27 82 611 8197   
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