Pretoria - Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi on Tuesday received the Lifetime Achievers’ Award for Conservation from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA).
WESSA Director Jim Tailor said in celebration of WESSA’s 90th anniversary of caring for the Earth, they were delighted to present Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi with one of 90 Lifetime Conservation Achievers’ Awards.
“As humanity moves into the 21st century, one is left wondering just what we are doing to planet Earth, our only home. Despite this, a few dedicated individuals have dedicated their lives constructively to the conservation of planet Earth,” said Tailor.
On receiving the award, Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi said she dedicated the award to all who worked for the environment.
"The environment is about people’s lives. We have to care about air, water and biodiversity to nourish future generations," the Deputy Minister said. – SAnews.gov.za
