Members of the Nyembe community got to learn about all things soil health and its significance in sustainable food production, in addition to receiving over 30 new water tanks this World Soil Day.
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (15 December 2025) – In celebration of World Soil Day (5 December 2025), WILDTRUST hosted an informative knowledge-sharing workshop to highlight the importance of soil health and humanity’s dependence on this vital natural resource.
The workshop, made possible through the Trust’s uThukela Marine Protected Area (MPA) Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project, took place at the Nyembe Community Resource Hub under the Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
During the session, Sifundo Mafu from WILDTRUST’s Community Livelihoods team led an engaging presentation on soil care and its significance in sustainable food production.
“It is essential to consider crop rotation to prevent soil from losing nutrients that plants need,” she explained.
Mafu also unpacked the different soil types and the vegetation best suited for each, equipping participants with practical knowledge for improving their home gardens.
Philangethemba Gumede from LIMA added further value to the workshop by sharing insights on sustainable planting methods that maximise soil nutrients.
“Don’t go for fertiliser because, although it grows your crops quickly, it can cause unnecessary illness. It is advisable to use natural fertiliser such as cow dung,” he advised.
The day ended on a celebratory note as WILDTRUST officially handed over 30 water tanks, each with a capacity of 5,250 litres, to community members. This handover forms part of the project’s broader water-harvesting and sustainable livelihoods strategy aimed at strengthening community resilience, supporting food security, and aiding the rehabilitation of critical wetland ecosystems.
Expressing her gratitude, beneficiary Hlobisile Ntuli said:
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The installation of these tanks is a key component of the project’s rainwater-harvesting approach, offering sustainable water storage solutions while encouraging subsistence farmers to move away from cultivating in floodplain areas.
This initiative was made possible through the generous support of the Blue Action Fund and supports wetland recovery, boosts climate resilience, and contributes to long-term community wellbeing.
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Sources: WILDTRUST
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