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SAGIC PLATINUM PARTNER 2026

he South African Green approaches the population of
Industries Council (SAGIC) an entire European country, is
Tis delighted to announce the vital symbiotic relationship
that Rand Water – Water Wise between Rand Water and
have continued their Platinum SAGIC. Together we need to
Sponsor partner status with ensure the intelligent use and
SAGIC for 2026. conservation of water by both
SAGIC is a voluntary the green industry and its
NPC umbrella organisation consumers.
representing the greater The annual SAGIC Conven-
green industry which by its tion to be held at Riverside on
very nature is fully reliant the Vaal this year is appropri-
on accessibility to water and ately themed ‘Water’ and rep-
therefore fully ascribes to the resents the perfect opportuni-
intelligent use of water. ty and platform to launch and
The partnership with Rand drive these initiatives.
Water – Water Wise is viewed The primary objectives of
as vital for the green industry. these initiatives are to increase
The big bang at Vredefort – the awareness of the SAGIC – Rand
massive meteorite impact of Water partnership and its con-
two billion years ago was the tribution to water conserva-
precursor to the discovery of tion, educate and engage the
gold in 1886 which lead to the gardening consumer commu-
establishment of Johannesburg nity as well as the trade envi-
in the same year, one of very ronment with practical, wa-
few large cosmopolitan cities ter-wise gardening advice, and
in the world not built on a river, to spotlight partnership mile-
making access to water critical. stones, community workshops
Rand Water was formed in and achievements. Moreover,
1903 and in the ensuing 120 it is to strengthen awareness of
odd years, they developed Dr Leslie Hoy, EMS Manager, Rand Water water wise principles and best
three major schemes – the Vaal practice by targeting consum-
River Scheme including the er and trade audience engage-
Barrage, followed by the Vaal Dam and the Lesotho Highlands Water ment across social media platforms, leading up to and following
Project, Africa’s largest water transfer scheme. the SAGIC Convention 2026.
The numbers are staggering. The Gauteng population currently
at 16 million approaches that of The Netherlands at 18 million, Paul Vonk
the most densely populated country in Europe, but with Gauteng SAGIC Chairman
situated on half the landmass. Tel: 011 548 2813
More so than in any other city and province in the world, a critical Mobile: 083 638 0321
element in balancing the water needs and requirements of what Email: paul.vonk@sakata.eu / admin@sagic.co.za
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