The Rosslyn Improvement District (RID) launched the Rosslyn Green Hub, accompanied by the planting of 25 trees along the R566/Brits Road in Rosslyn, north of Pretoria on September 5.
The Rosslyn Green Hub aims to become a focal point for sustainable practices in the region.
Its mission encompasses various environmental initiatives, such as recycling programmes, educational workshops and community gardening projects.
The hub is designed to engage residents in hands-on activities that promote ecological awareness and practical sustainability.
CEO of the Capital City Business Chamber Fanie du Plessis said the planting of trees not only enhances the local green landscape but also contributes to improving air quality and supporting biodiversity in the area.
“The Capital City Business Chamber drives the entire initiative and we’ve realised that if you want to turn the city into a green city, you need to have all the activities co-ordinated.
We have decided to establish the Tshwane Green Foundation,” said Du Plessis.
He said the Tshwane Green Foundation is very essential to creating new entrepreneurship ideas.
“The initiative will upskill people and for that, we would like everybody to buy in and be part of this initiative.
We can make the city green once everyone starts working together.”
He said within the industrial area in Rosslyn, all of the big manufacturers are forced to make their manufacturing processes more environmentally friendly by 2030.
Ward 57 councillor Saki Ntohla said the launch of the Rosslyn Green Hub represents a pivotal moment for the community.
“It signifies a unified effort to address environmental challenges and embrace sustainable practices.
The event also serves as an example of how local governments, businesses and residents can collaborate to achieve shared goals.”
Ntohla said the initiative must prioritise community members in terms of job opportunities.
“This initiative must be led by the community of Rosslyn because it is the perfect opportunity for them to put food on the table and provide for their families.
I’m very excited about this because our area must be clean and Rosslyn being the industrial area, it’s important it has trees that are going to benefit the community health-wise,” said Ntohla.
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