Keep South Africa Clean Foundation

15/10/2026

26/09/2026

24/09/2026

🇿🇦 HAPPY HERITAGE DAY, SOUTH AFRICA! 🇿🇦

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, cultures, languages, traditions and stories that make South Africa unique. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and our shared responsibility is to build communities where people, culture and the environment can thrive together.

At Keep South Africa Clean Foundation (KSACF), we believe that protecting our environment is also part of protecting our heritage. Our streets, parks, rivers, schools and communities are part of the legacy we leave for future generations.

🌱 Our Heritage. Our People. Our Environment. Our Future.
Let us celebrate our diversity by coming together to keep our communities clean, green and healthy.

Educate → Equip → Mobilise → Act → Maintain → Scale

💚 Clean Communities. Healthy People. Brighter Futures.

🇿🇦

15/09/2026

🌍 CLEAN-UP & RECYCLE SA WEEK 🇿🇦

Monday–Sunday | 14–20 September 2026

KEEP SOUTH AFRICA CLEAN!

Join Keep South Africa Clean Foundation and communities across South Africa as we come together to:

🧹 Clean our streets, schools and communities
♻️ Collect and recycle waste
🌳 Plant trees and protect our environment
🚮 Fight littering and illegal dumping
🌱 Promote environmental awareness
🤝 Build cleaner, healthier communities

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR ENVIRONMENT. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Every bottle recycled, every piece of litter collected and every tree planted makes a difference.

HOW YOU CAN TAKE PART

✅ Organise or join a community clean-up
✅ Separate waste for recycling
✅ Pick up litter safely
✅ Plant and care for trees
✅ Educate friends, family and neighbours
✅ Encourage schools, businesses and organisations to participate

TAKE ACTION TODAY — KEEP SOUTH AFRICA CLEAN!

**Clean Up. Recycle. Restore. Inspire.**

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website:(http://www.keepsouthafricaclean.co.za)
📞 Contact:** +27 64 518 4812 | +27 78 460 1948

Organised by:

Keep South Africa Clean Foundation (KSACF)
Working together for a cleaner, greener South Africa.

27/08/2026

🌍 CALL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDING PROPOSALS 2026/27 🌱

Keep South Africa Clean Foundation invites NPOs, NPCs, NGOs and Companies implementing environmental programmes across South Africa to submit proposals for potential funding.

We seek practical initiatives focused on:

♻️ Waste Management & Recycling
🧹 Clean-Up Campaigns
🌳 Tree Planting & Greening
🏫 Environmental Education
👥 Youth Empowerment & Green Skills
🌱 Community Gardens & Restoration
🌍 Climate & Sustainability

Proposals must indicate the environmental challenge, proposed activities, expected impact, geographical reach (Local, Regional, Provincial or National), beneficiaries, timeline and funding required.

📄 Mandatory: NPO, NPC or Company registration documents.

⏰ Deadline: 14 September 2026
🚫 No late submissions accepted.

📧 Submit: [email protected]

Help us build a Cleaner, Greener and More Sustainable South Africa. 🇿🇦🌍

12/08/2026

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/keep-south-africa-clean-environment-champions

09/08/2026

🌸 HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY! 🌸

Today, 9 August 2026, the Keep South Africa Clean Foundation celebrates and honours the strength, resilience, leadership and invaluable contributions of women across South Africa. 🇿🇦💚

Women continue to inspire, nurture and lead our families, communities, workplaces and nation. From community leaders and environmental champions to educators, entrepreneurs, mothers and young women shaping the future, your contribution makes a difference every day.

At Keep South Africa Clean Foundation, we recognise the important role women play in building cleaner, greener and more sustainable communities. We celebrate the women who stand up for their communities, protect our environment and inspire the next generation to create positive change.

To every woman: thank you for being a source of strength, courage and inspiration.

🌱 Strong Women. Stronger Communities. Better Tomorrow.
Happy Women’s Day from all of us at Keep South Africa Clean Foundation! 💚🌍🇿🇦

08/08/2026

Environmental Champions Continue Their Commitment to Creating Cleaner Schools
7 August 2026 | Chivirikana Primary School | Katlehong, Gauteng

The Keep South Africa Clean Foundation's Environmental Champions continued their mission of promoting environmental stewardship by embarking on a community clean-up and school improvement campaign at Chivirikana Primary School on Friday, 7 August 2026.

The initiative took place just one day after the Foundation addressed learners during the school's assembly, where they inspired learners to become Environmental Champions by protecting nature, keeping their surroundings clean, conserving water and taking pride in their school and community.

Putting these messages into action, the Environmental Champions returned to the school to work alongside educators and learners in creating a cleaner, healthier and more welcoming learning environment.

During the campaign, the Environmental Champions:
* Assisted in maintaining and improving the school's food garden.
* Conducted a comprehensive clean-up of the school grounds.
* Collected litter and promoted responsible waste disposal.
* Painted the children's play areas to create a brighter and safer recreational environment.
* Encouraged learners to take ownership of keeping their school clean and beautiful.

The campaign demonstrated that environmental education is most effective when it is followed by practical action. By combining awareness with hands-on community service, the Environmental Champions showed learners that every individual has a role to play in protecting the environment.

The school's food garden remains an important educational resource, providing learners with practical knowledge about food production, environmental sustainability and healthy living. The Environmental Champions were proud to contribute to maintaining this valuable asset while reinforcing the importance of caring for green spaces.

Speaking after the campaign, representatives of the Keep South Africa Clean Foundation reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting schools through environmental education and practical environmental initiatives.

"This campaign is not a once-off activity. We are committed to working with Chivirikana Primary School to maintain a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly learning environment. We also look forward to supporting the establishment of an Environmental Club at the school, where learners can continue to champion environmental awareness and lead sustainability initiatives throughout the year."

The Foundation believes that schools play a vital role in developing environmentally responsible citizens. Through its Environmental Champions Programme, Keep South Africa Clean Foundation continues to partner with schools to establish Environmental Clubs, promote recycling, support food gardens, organise clean-up campaigns and empower learners to become ambassadors for environmental sustainability.

The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the management, educators and learners of Chivirikana Primary School for their enthusiasm, support and commitment to creating a cleaner and greener school.

Together, through education, action and partnership, we are nurturing a generation of young leaders who understand that protecting the environment begins with the choices we make every day.

Together, we are building a Cleaner, Greener and More Sustainable South Africa. 🌍♻️🌱

08/08/2026

Environmental Champions Continue Their Commitment to Creating Cleaner Schools
7 August 2026 | Chivirikana Primary School | Katlehong, Gauteng

The Keep South Africa Clean Foundation's Environmental Champions continued their mission of promoting environmental stewardship by embarking on a community clean-up and school improvement campaign at Chivirikana Primary School on Friday, 7 August 2026.

The initiative took place just one day after the Foundation addressed learners during the school's assembly, where they inspired learners to become Environmental Champions by protecting nature, keeping their surroundings clean, conserving water and taking pride in their school and community.

Putting these messages into action, the Environmental Champions returned to the school to work alongside educators and learners in creating a cleaner, healthier and more welcoming learning environment.

During the campaign, the Environmental Champions:
* Assisted in maintaining and improving the school's food garden.
* Conducted a comprehensive clean-up of the school grounds.
* Collected litter and promoted responsible waste disposal.
* Painted the children's play areas to create a brighter and safer recreational environment.

Encouraged learners to take ownership of keeping their school clean and beautiful.

The campaign demonstrated that environmental education is most effective when it is followed by practical action. By combining awareness with hands-on community service, the Environmental Champions showed learners that every individual has a role to play in protecting the environment.

The school's food garden remains an important educational resource, providing learners with practical knowledge about food production, environmental sustainability and healthy living. The

Environmental Champions were proud to contribute to maintaining this valuable asset while reinforcing the importance of caring for green spaces.

Speaking after the campaign, representatives of the Keep South Africa Clean Foundation reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting schools through environmental education and practical environmental initiatives.

"This campaign is not a once-off activity. We are committed to working with Chivirikana Primary School to maintain a clean, healthy and environmentally friendly learning environment. We also look forward to supporting the establishment of an Environmental Club at the school, where learners can continue to champion environmental awareness and lead sustainability initiatives throughout the year."

The Foundation believes that schools play a vital role in developing environmentally responsible citizens. Through its Environmental Champions Programme, Keep South Africa Clean Foundation continues to partner with schools to establish Environmental Clubs, promote recycling, support food gardens, organise clean-up campaigns and empower learners to become ambassadors for environmental sustainability.

The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the management, educators and learners of Chivirikana Primary School for their enthusiasm, support and commitment to creating a cleaner and greener school.

Together, through education, action and partnership, we are nurturing a generation of young leaders who understand that protecting the environment begins with the choices we make every day.

Together, we are building a Cleaner, Greener and More Sustainable South Africa. 🌍♻️🌱

07/08/2026

Keep South Africa Clean Foundation Inspires Learners at Chivirikana Primary School to Become Environmental Champions
06 August 2026 | Katlehong, Gauteng

The Keep South Africa Clean Foundation (KSACF) continued its commitment to environmental education and youth empowerment by visiting Chivirikana Primary School on the morning of 6 August 2026, where Foundation representatives addressed learners during the school's assembly on the importance of protecting the environment and becoming responsible environmental stewards.

Speaking to the learners, the Foundation encouraged them to recognise that caring for the environment starts with simple daily actions. Learners were reminded that they do not have to wait until they are adults to make a difference—they can begin today by becoming Environmental Champions who care for nature, keep their surroundings clean and inspire others to do the same.

During the interactive presentation, learners were encouraged to think about the importance of clean schools, healthy communities and protecting South Africa's natural environment. The Foundation shared five practical actions every learner can take to contribute to a cleaner environment:

Never litter and always dispose of waste responsibly.
Reduce, reuse and recycle materials whenever possible.

Save water by using it wisely and reporting leaking taps.
Plant and protect trees to improve the environment.

Keep classrooms and school grounds clean and take pride in their school.

The Foundation emphasised that every positive action matters. Whether it is picking up a piece of litter, recycling a plastic bottle or planting a tree, each action contributes towards protecting the environment and building healthier communities. Learners were also encouraged to understand that they are the future leaders of
South Africa and have an important role to play in safeguarding the country's natural resources.

A highlight of the assembly was the Environmental Champion Pledge, where learners proudly raised their right hands and committed themselves to:

* Keeping their school clean.
* Protecting nature.
* Saving water.
* Recycling whenever possible.
* Respecting animals and plants.

Encouraging their friends and families to care for the environment.

The session concluded with a powerful reminder that "The Earth is our only home. If we look after it today, it will look after us tomorrow." Learners were inspired by Nelson Mandela's words, "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it," reinforcing the message that building a better future begins with individual responsibility and collective action.

The Keep South Africa Clean Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Principal, educators and learners of Chivirikana Primary School for the warm welcome and enthusiastic participation.

The Foundation remains committed to working with schools across South Africa to establish Environmental Clubs, promote environmental education and empower young people to become ambassadors for environmental sustainability.

Through initiatives such as these, the Foundation continues to inspire the next generation to become active custodians of the environment and to work together towards building a Cleaner, Greener and More Sustainable South Africa. 🌍♻️🌱

🌍 Together, we can build a Cleaner, Greener and More Sustainable South Africa!