Using our 2026/27 Budget to build to build a greener and more inclusive South Africa
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Presidential One Billion Trees Programme – plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day (24 September 2026)
South Africa plans to plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026, as part of the Presidential One Billion Trees Programme. The programme mobilises all South Africans (including government, business, faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, diplomatic missions, NGOs, youth formations and communities) to participate, including planting trees in safe spaces and encouraging households to plant trees in their own yards.
- Who it is for
- all South Africans, including government, business, faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, diplomatic missions, NGOs, youth formations, communities, and households
- How to act on it
- Participate in tree planting on Heritage Day 24 September 2026 by planting trees in safe spaces (such as schools, clinics, hospitals, colleges, police stations, churches, parks and residential areas) and/or planting trees in your own yard.
- Closes
- 24 September 2026
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Government plans to plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026, as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential One Billion Trees Programme.
Community Forestry Agreements (transfer of plantations to communities)
During the 2026/27 financial year, eight plantations will be transferred to communities under the Community Forestry Agreement Model, aiming to create jobs, stimulate small businesses, and strengthen rural livelihoods—especially for women and young people.
- Who it is for
- communities, especially women and young people; people seeking forestry-related socio-economic opportunities
- How to act on it
- The article describes that plantations will be transferred to communities through the Community Forestry Agreement Model, and that outreach programmes will raise awareness of these opportunities and encourage young women to pursue careers in forestry.
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During the 2026/27 financial year, a further eight plantations will be transferred to communities.
Working on Fire Programme – Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) job opportunities
To tackle veld fires, the article says the Working on Fire Programme will create more than 4 000 EPWP job opportunities during the current financial year, alongside strengthening integrated fire management systems and supporting Forestry Protection Associations.
- Who it is for
- people who may be eligible for EPWP job opportunities under the Working on Fire Programme
- How to act on it
- Apply/participate through the Working on Fire Programme as part of the integrated fire management and fire protection support described in the article (no application steps are provided in the text).
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The Working on Fire Programme will also create more than 4 000 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) job opportunities during the current financial year.
Facts
Reference
GOVNEWS-82270 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Key Takeaways
- subject: 2026/27 Budget priorities for greener and inclusive SA
- program: Forestry Sector Master Plan
- program: Community Forestry Agreements
- target: eight additional Community Forestry Agreements in 2026/27
- initiative: Presidential One Billion Trees Programme
- target_date: 24 September 2026 (Heritage Day)
- target_trees: 10 million trees
- previous_achievement: 1.3 million trees planted on 24 September 2025
- financing: government costless achievement of 2025 campaign
- stakeholders: women, youth, persons with disabilities, private sector partners, communities
Dates
Opening Date
17 June 2026
Closing Date
24 September 2025