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BIODIVERSITY CAREER DAY HELD AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY
            INSTITUTE (SANBI) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANEDI
            South  African  National  Biodiversity  Institution’s  (SANBI)
            structure  is  a  reflection  of  the  Institute’s  responsibilities
            as  outlined  in  the  National  Environmental  Management
            Biodiversity  Act  (NEMBA),  2004.  SANBI  has  a  broad
            mandate  that  is  primarily  derived  from  NEMBA,  but
            also  from  other  pieces  of  legislation.  Its  mandate  is  to
            explore,  reveal,  celebrate  and  champion  biodiversity  for
            the  benefit  and  enjoyment  of  all  South  Africans,  which
            includes managing the National Botanical Gardens (NBG)
            as ‘windows’ to South Africa’s biodiversity for enjoyment
            and education.
                                                              Mr  Themba  Mokoena,  SANEDI  representative  explaining  the
            On 27th September 2018 through a partnership entered   Biogas digester and its applications.
            into  between  SANBI  and  South  African  National  Energy
            Development  Institute  (SANEDI)  as  well  as  other
            stakeholders,  a  career  day  event  was  held  for  two  (2)
            schools  from  Soshanguve,  namely,  Sikhululekile  High
            School (60 learners) and Makhosini Combined Secondary
            School (60 learners).

            The aim of the event was to educate and share edutainment
            information with the learners regarding the importance of
            conserving natural resources. In addition, the event was
            aimed at Science, Technology, Maths & Innovation (STEMI)
            enrolled  learners.  At  such  events  SANEDI  leverages  to
            achieve  its  mandate,  by  promoting  and  soliciting  the   Ms.  Confidence  Phaahla  and  Mr  Bongani  Xakaza,  SANEDI
            acceptance of green energy and energy efficiency as part   representatives sharing information about the renewable energy.
            of conserving natural resources.

            The following organisations/institutes participated at the
            Biodiversity career day:
                •   South  African  National  Energy  Development
                    Institute (SANEDI)
                •   South  African  National  Biodiversity  Institute
                    (SANBI)
                •   University of South African  (UNISA)


                                                              Ms  Confidence  Phaahla,  Mr.  Bongani  Xakaza  and  Mr  Themba
                                                              Mokoena,  SANEDI  representatives  engaging  with  the  learners
                                                              about the prospective careers within SANEDI.












            Ms Confidence Phaahla, SANEDI representative sharing invaluable
            information with the learners pursuing STEMI qualifications.

                                                              Mr.  Bongani  Xakaza,  SANEDI  representative  explaining  SACCCS
                                                              and  Working  for  Energy  to  the  learners  accompanied  by  their
                                                              educator.
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