Talk Radio 702 has made a significant contribution to making Soweto greener by planting 702 trees in the township. Scores of dignitaries, celebrities and Sowetans gathered in Phiri on Wednesday 9th March for the official tree-planting ceremony.

Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Amos Masondo, and former ANC Womens' League President, Winnie-Madikizela Mandela, planted the first tree. 702 undertook the initiative in conjunction with Old Mutual and Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA). Speaking at the ceremony, 702's former station manager and now Group Head of News and Talk Programming, Yusuf Abramjee, said: "We are committed to making Soweto greener...The one meter tall indigenous or fruit trees were sourced from various nurseries in the area, which helps support emerging and community businesses."

Abramjee said: "Trees are not only a means of beautification of an area traditionally not associated with much 'greening', but the planting of them will improve the value of houses in the area and the environment."

New Station Manager, Pheladi Gwangwa, said: "This 702 initiative forms part of Soweto's 100 anniversary celebrations and 702's 25 years of broadcasting." "It is great to see so many individuals and orgnisations committed to making Soweto greener," said Gwangwa.
The trees planted by 702 are indigenous shade trees and will greatly benefit the area of Phiri, Soweto, and the residents. Thank you to Old Mutual and Food and Trees for Africa for making this worthwhile initiative possible.

From left to right:
Executive Mayor of Johannesburg Councilor Amon Masondo with
Kuben Pillay (CEO Primedia ADCO)
and Dan Moyane (Executive Chairman Primedia Broadcasting)