Land restoration projects bring jobs and water relief to rural communities
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Collected on 18 June 2026
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Training and employment via invasive plant species removal (700 hectares)
84 beneficiaries, including women, young people and persons with disabilities, received training and employment through an invasive plant species removal programme covering 700 hectares.
- Who it is for
- women, young people and persons with disabilities selected as beneficiaries
- How to act on it
- The article does not state how beneficiaries are selected or how to apply.
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In addition, 84 beneficiaries - comprising women, young people and persons with disabilities - received training and employment through an invasive plant species removal programme covering 700 hectares.
Land restoration projects delivering water access, job creation and skills development in rural communities
Land restoration projects are being implemented in Limpopo and the Northern Cape to combat land degradation and improve rural livelihoods, including improved access to water, job creation and skills development.
- Who it is for
- rural communities in Limpopo and the Northern Cape
- How to act on it
- The article describes implementation and benefits but does not state an application or enrolment route for members of the public.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is implementing land restoration projects in Limpopo and the Northern Cape to combat land degradation while improving livelihoods in rural communities.
Small grant project for sustainable land management and food security (April 2026 to April 2027)
An accompanying small grant project runs from April 2026 to April 2027 to support sustainable land management and food security, creating 10 temporary jobs.
- Who it is for
- participants involved in the small grant project (not otherwise specified in the article)
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- The article does not describe an application process for the small grant project.
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An accompanying small grant project, running from April 2026 to April 2027, is also being implemented to support sustainable land management and food security, creating 10 temporary jobs.
Boreholes handed over to communities (Rietfontein and Philandersbron)
Two boreholes were officially handed over to the communities of Rietfontein and Philandersbron to improve water availability in drought-stricken areas.
- Who it is for
- the communities of Rietfontein and Philandersbron
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- The article reports a handover to specific communities but does not describe how other communities can apply.
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As part of the initiative, two boreholes were officially handed over to the communities of Rietfontein and Philandersbron, improving water availability in these drought-stricken areas.
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GOVNEWS-82266 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Key Takeaways
- regulation
- June 17, 2026
- land
- restoration
- projects
- bring
- jobs
- water
- relief
- rural
Dates
Opening Date
17 June 2026
Closing Date
17 June 2026