Gauteng Department of Environment

Congratulations to GDEnv on winning the Best Stand Award at the Rand Easter Show! Your excellence and commitment to environmental awareness truly stood out. We are still exhibiting at the Rand Show come visit us at Hall 5 and experience it for yourself! #GrowingGautengTogether

We’re live at Rand Show Hall 5, connecting with passionate individuals—especially young people—who are stepping up for the environment 💚 The highlight is seeing so many inspired by our recycling station and ready to start separating waste at source in their own homes! #GGT30

🌍 The future is curious, aware, and ready. We’re at the Rand Show (Hall 5), engaging youth on waste management, climate change, air quality & recycling — empowering the next generation to protect our environment. ♻️ Knowledge today. A greener tomorrow. #GrowingGautengTogether

This Easter reminds us of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. Let’s continue working together to protect our environment and build a more sustainable future for all. 🌍 Wishing you peace and purpose this season. #GrowingGautengTogether

Visit the Department of Environment at the Rand Easter Show, 2-6 April 2026. The Department has a stall at Hall 5 at the Show. Come through to learn more, engage, and explore what’s on offer. Don’t miss out! See you there! #GrowingGautengTogether

Residents raised concerns, action followed! MEC Ewan Botha addresses Gauteng residents on the Homestead Park intervention and what comes next. Hear directly from the MEC - watch the full update. #MECEwanBotha #GrowingGautengTogether #GPEnvironment #EnvironmentalJustice

@GautengProvince @JoburgMPD Landowners who allow land invasion and environmental harm, especially in sensitive areas like wetlands, will be held accountable. Sustainable communities require shared responsibility. #MECEwanBotha #GrowingGautengTogether #BontleKeBotho #ComplianceInAction #GPEnvironment

@GautengProvince @JoburgMPD These operations go beyond enforcement, they are about restoring dignity, protecting the environment, and providing social support where it is needed.

📍HOMESTEAD PARK This morning, MEC @TheeEwanBotha led a multi-stakeholder environmental enforcement oversight visit in Homestead Park, following ongoing complaints from residents about illegal dumping and tyre burning.

#GPEnvironment is driving forward-thinking solutions: collaborating across sectors, embracing innovation, and taking EIAs to the next level. The future of sustainable development depends on regulatory systems that are both smart and effective 💚 #EnvironmentalImpactAssessment

Dr Sabelo Malaza (DFFE Chairperson) led a compelling session that sparked meaningful discussions among stakeholders and government departments. Focusing on practical steps to implement this innovation while balancing environmental protection and development needs.

Today, #GPEnvironment hosted a pivotal multi-stakeholder consultation on Flexible Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) at Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre . The goals is to rethink how EIAs can be more efficient, integrated, and supportive of sustainable development.