The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Rev. Musa Zondi attended the 3rd EAPASA Regional Annual Conference Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony held at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani in Durban, Ethekwini Metro Municipality.

The conference will take place from 23 - 25 October 2024 under the theme “EAPASA Regional: SADC Sustainable Synergies Conference”. The EAPASA Regional Conference is an annual event that brings together environmental professionals from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries.

In the MEC's speech, he urged the Environmental Assessment Practitioners “to ensure that our policies do more than protect; they must foster an environment where sustainable economic development can thrive. You are the guardians of a future that balances environmental integrity with economic growth in the face of climate challenges”.

And a big congratulations to EDTEA for winning two awards in the category of the South African leading Province in administering and managing EIA projects 2024/25, and Lifetime achievement award for a retired or an active EAP that has contributed the most in the environmental sector 2024/25.