🏆 Gauteng Department of Environment named SA’s Leading Competent Authority for administering and managing Environmental Impact Assessment projects for 2025/26! Recognising excellence in environmental governance. 🌿 📄 Full statement attached. #GPEnvironment @TheeEwanBotha

Today’s weather forecast 28 October 2026 #GrowingGautengTogether

The day concluded with a group photo alongside stakeholders, recognising the collective effort behind the programme. ❤️ "No one should have to fight addiction alone. Every life deserves support, dignity and a second chance." #GrowingGautengTogether #SubstanceAbuseAwareness

📸 TWO COMMUNITIES. ONE MISSION. COUNTLESS LIVES WORTH SAVING! From Toekomsrus to Munsieville, today's #TswaDaar engagements brought government, service providers and communities together in the fight against substance abuse. #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030

The MECs took to the service stations, engaging stakeholders and participating in assessments, including mental health screenings. The walkabout reinforced a critical message: substance abuse cannot be addressed in isolation. #TswaDaar #GrowingGautengTogether

Following a warm welcome, programme leaders and stakeholders briefed the MECs on their respective roles and progress made since the morning. Commending the team, MEC Botha emphasised: "The first step to getting help is accepting you have a problem." #TswaDaar

The visit marked the second stop, following Toekomsrus, of @GautengProvince 's Anti-Substance Abuse Response Programme, spearheaded by Premier Panyaza @Lesufi #GrowingGautengTogether #MECEwanBotha #GGT2030 #Gauteng #GautengCares #SubstanceAbuseAwareness

🧵❤️ #TswaDaar | MUNSIEVILLE, WHERE COMPASSION MEETS ACTION! 🎥 WATCH | Hugs, smiles and a heartwarming welcome! MECs Ewan Botha and @VuyiswaRamokgop were embraced by the elderly women working at the Munsieville Social Integrated Facility.

The Toekomsrus engagement concluded with group photos alongside stakeholders before the delegation proceeded to the Munsieville Social Integrated Facility. "Recovery begins with one step, but lasting change takes a community walking together." #TswaDaar #GrowingGautengTogether

Taking the engagement beyond the briefing room, MECs Botha & @VuyiswaRamokgop, alongside MMC Dickson, visited service stalls, interacted with stakeholders and actively participated in activities. A hands-on approach to understanding the support available to residents! #TswaDaar

During a briefing, the delegation received updates on the programme's background, progress and key statistics. Importantly, recovering substance users also contributed valuable insights & proposals to strengthen interventions tailored to the realities of Toekomsrus community.

Spearheaded by Premier Panyaza @Lesufi this @GautengProvince initiative brings substance abuse interventions and support directly to communities. #GrowingGautengTogether #MECEwanBotha #GGT2030 #Gauteng

🧵🟡 #TswaDaar | TAKING THE FIGHT AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO THE PEOPLE OF TOEKOMSRUS! MECs Ewan Botha and @VuyiswaRamokgop, joined by @RandWestCity1 MMC Una Dickson, arrived in Toekomsrus for the #TswaDaar programme. #GrowingGautengTogether #GGT2030

- Reduce industrial emissions by complying with air-quality regulations - Keep homes and communities clean and well ventilated Report suspected air pollution to your local municipality or the Gauteng Department of Environment. #GrowingGautengTogether

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE AIR QUALITY? We all have a role to play in creating cleaner and healthier communities. - Plant and protect trees - Use public transport and reduce vehicle emissions - Avoid burning waste - Dispose of waste responsibly and prevent illegal dumping

Weather forecast Tuesday 27 October 2026 #GrowingGautengTogether

In 2025/26 financial year under review 91% of EIA applications were finalised within legislated timeframes. #GrowingGautengTogether

TO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH While maintaining environmental safeguards, the Department implemented an accelerated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime.

📢 West Rand, support is coming to you! Join MECs @TheeEwanBotha & @VuyiswaRamokgop for substance abuse support. 🗓️ 27 Oct | 09h00–14h00 📍 Toekomsrus SAPS, Randfontein 📍 Munsieville Social Integrated Facility Recovery starts with support, not judgement. ❤️ #TswaDaar