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Estate News

MANdElA dAy AT FOURWAyS GARdENS –

plANTING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

his year, Fourways Gardens marked additional resources to coordinate the day’s began with a few words from Ward
Mandela Day in a meaningful events, we are pleased to declare the day a Councillor David Foley. He spoke to the
and novel way, joining forces resounding success! growing importance of environmental
Twith the City of Johannesburg, stewardship across the city and
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, and Johannesburg’s trees are a source of pride. commended Fourways Gardens Residential
Life Green Group to launch a tree-planting In Fourways Gardens, we recognise that Estate for its continued dedication to
initiative aptly themed ‘Planting for protecting and expanding our green greening efforts – both within the estate
Future Generations’. The aim was to raise spaces benefits us all, mitigating the effects and in neighbouring areas.
awareness around the vital role of our of climate change, attracting wildlife, and
natural environment and biodiversity, enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of Estate Manager Charlene Marlin reflected
and to underscore the importance of our surroundings. on Nelson Mandela’s enduring concern for
preserving Johannesburg’s Urban Green the well-being of future generations, noting
Canopy. With 24/7 Security providing The event, held on Friday, 18 July 2025, how the actual impact of this event will be

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