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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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