‘By planting indigenous trees, we contribute to promoting the City of Cape Town’s commitment to foster a healthy environment. Olea europaea Africana – also known as Olienhout – is a beautiful evergreen tree, it survives in various conditions and can be pruned and shaped. There is something extremely valuable in planting trees and other local indigenous plants, it demonstrates our commitment to the future and a healthy environment,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys.

The Bellville Municipal Building on Voortrekker Road is one of the City’s multiple walk-in centres available to the public, offering services such as municipal account payments, enquiries, motor vehicle licensing and registration. 

                                               

The planting of two Wild Olive trees on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, was accompanied by the clearing of the grounds, the removal of weeds and general beautifying of the yard for residents and members of the public to enter a safe, welcoming and neat environment.

‘Trees are a legacy we can all enjoy. We can watch them grow and flourish as I trust these will. They are also a reminder to future generations that we were here, and cared about our natural heritage,’ concluded Alderman Uys.

Four weeks ago, the City marked the beginning of Arbor Month with the unveiling of a commemorative Water Berry tree at the Grand Parade, as well as a mosaic bench and opening of the City Hall’s Nelson Mandela in Cape Town Legacy Exhibition.

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